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Donk Pro Tournament Rules

The following rules apply to head-to-head singles match play.

OBJECTIVE

  • First player to reach 21 points wins.

EQUIPMENT

  • 2 DONKs (fully inflated)
  • Official DONK Pro Scoring Mat
  • Toss Line:  5 ft wide; 5 ft from scoring mat

REFEREE

  • Neutral third party
  • Keeps score, awards Style Bonus, settles disputes
  • Referee decisions are final

OPENING

  • DONKs kiss (tap snouts)
  • Referee selects leadoff throw

PLAY FORMAT

  • Each round: 1 throw per player
  • First throw goes to player who scored last
  • Play continues until win condition is met

LEGAL TOSS

  • Do not hold DONK by tail or ears
  • Throw from behind and within toss line
  • Minimum 1 full rotation
  • DONK must touch scoring mat
  • Illegal toss = 0 points

SCORING POSITIONS

  • Feet down → 2 pts
  • Snout down → 3 pts
  • Immaculate DONK (upside down) → Win pending Farewell Toss
  • Sitting DONK (butt + tail) → Sudden DONK (instant win)

SCORING MODIFIERS

  • Center Spot: Touching center hex = 2× score
  • Style Bonus: +1 per toss (ref discretion)
  • Leaner: DONK leaning on a scoring DONK steals its points

CANCELLATION SCORING

  • Scoring occurs after both throws
  • Only one player scores per round
  • Higher score cancels the lower
  • Round score = point difference

KNOCK-OUT

  • Second tosser may collide with opponent’s DONK
  • Attacking DONK must land in a scoring position
  • If attacker fails to score: opponent keeps higher of original or final score
  • Not allowed during Farewell Toss

FAREWELL TOSS

  • Triggered by an Immaculate DONK
  • Opponent gets one response toss
  • Must land Immaculate DONK or Leaner to continue
  • No Knock-Outs allowed

SKUNK RULE

  • 13–0 ends the match immediately

DONK Pro: Official Tournament Kit

  • Donk Pro Official Guide (PDF)
  • Getting Started
    • Unpack your DONK Pro Kit – it should include: 2 Donks, 1 DONK Pro Scoring Mat, Donkflator air pump
    • INFLATION: Inflate the DONK Pro using the Donkflator Pump. How Much air? When the snout feels firm, your DONK Pro is near proper PSI. Do not over inflate!
    • Lay out your DONK Pro Scoring Mat on a flat, level surface.
    • Mark the TOSS LINE- line 5 feet from the front point of the mat. make it 5ft wide.

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