How to Build a Beersbee Set

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"Beersbee," also known as "Polish Horseshoes," is a frisbee tossing game that can be played in a backyard or on any grass lawn. Teams of 2 players toss a frisbee back and forth, trying to knock a bottle or can off of the opposing team's pole to accumulate points. It’s an easy game to make and play. All you need is some basic supplies that you can find at a home improvement store and you’ll be playing beersbee in no time!

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Making the Poles

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  1. Find the PVC pipe in the plumbing section of a home improvement center. A diameter of 1.5–2 in (3.8–5.1 cm) is ideal so that the poles can be easily hammered into the ground as well as support a bottle or can. [1]
    • The 1.5 in (3.8 cm) diameter PVC pipe will be a little less sturdy than the 2 in (5.1 cm) pipe. A sturdier pipe makes the game a little harder since it will be harder to knock off the bottle.
  2. Use a measuring tape to measure 6 ft (1.8 m) from 1 end of the PVC pipe. Make a line with a permanent marker. [2]
    • This will be your cut line for the bottom of the pole.
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  3. Place the blade of a hacksaw or handheld saw against the cut line you marked and tilt it at an approximately 45-degree angle towards the shorter side of the line. Carefully saw through the PVC pipe all the way so you are left with a 6 ft (1.8 m) section that has a pointed tip and another 4 ft (1.2 m) section. [3]
    • The angled tip makes it so you can hammer the poles into the ground.

    Tip : If you don’t want to cut the poles yourself, you can ask an employee at the home improvement store to cut them for you ahead of time.

  4. Cover the end of each pole in a couple pieces of duct tape so that the hole is covered. Then, wrap a strip horizontally around the side of the end a few times to secure piece covering the hole. [4]
    • The duct tape helps a can or bottle sit on top of the poles more easily.
    • If you don’t have duct tape, you could also use electrical tape.
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Method 2
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Setting the Game Up

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  1. Lay 1 pole on the ground at the end of a yard or field. Walk 30-40 steps, 1 foot in front of the other, to the other side of the field or lawn and lay the other pole down.
    • You can increase or decrease the distance between poles depending on your preference and the players’ level of skill. Anything less than about 25 ft (7.6 m), however, may feel a little close.
  2. Hold the pole as straight up-and-down as possible, with the pointed side facing towards the ground. Pound the flat end of the pole a few times with a rubber mallet until the pole is securely in the ground and it stands up straight on its own. [5]
    • If you don’t have a rubber mallet, you can improvise with something else flat. For example, a wooden board, a rock, or even the lid of a plastic cooler could work in a pinch.
  3. Be careful not to bump into the pole after setting up the cans!
    • To keep the game fair, you'll want to use either 2 cans or 2 bottles, but not 1 of each. [6]
    • If you use cans, make sure you have a supply of extras ready to use as replacements. They will get crushed easily while you play the game.

    Tip : If you want to make a designated set of beersbee bottles, you can wrap a pair of bottles all the way in duct tape. This will make them easier to catch, protect them from breakage, and distinguish them from other bottles around.

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      Things You’ll Need

      Making the Poles

      • 2 10 ft (3.0 m) lengths of 1.5–2 in (3.8–5.1 cm) PVC pipe
      • Hacksaw
      • Duct tape
      • Tape measure
      • Permanent marker

      Setting the Game Up

      • Rubber mallet
      • 2 beersbee poles
      • 2 bottles or cans

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      References

      1. ↑ https://inhonorofdesign.com/2016/06/diy-yard-game-pole-ish-horseshoes/
      2. ↑ https://inhonorofdesign.com/2016/06/diy-yard-game-pole-ish-horseshoes/
      3. ↑ https://inhonorofdesign.com/2016/06/diy-yard-game-pole-ish-horseshoes/
      4. ↑ https://www.gettrampoline.com/outdoor-games/beersbee-frisbee-bottle-game-rules-diy/
      5. ↑ https://inhonorofdesign.com/2016/06/diy-yard-game-pole-ish-horseshoes/
      6. ↑ https://inhonorofdesign.com/2016/06/diy-yard-game-pole-ish-horseshoes/

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