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Fingerhakeln (Finger Pulling)

F
PLAYERS
2
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Seat both competitors facing each other at a table with a small dividing block between them.

2

Loop a short leather strap around each competitor's middle finger.

3

On the signal, both competitors lean back and pull, trying to drag the opponent's arm and body across the table.

4

Keep the finger locked in the strap throughout — letting go or losing grip forfeits the round.

5

Win the round by pulling the opponent's hand past the dividing block or forcing them to release the strap.

6

Play a best-of-three series, switching fingers if needed, to decide the overall winner.