1. Gather Equipment: To play Washers, you’ll need two washer boards (each with a hole), 4 small washers (two for each player), and enough space to set up the boards at a distance of 21 feet apart.

2. Set the Boards: Place the washer boards 21 feet apart on a flat surface. Make sure there’s enough room to throw washers without any obstacles. The hole in the board should be 3 inches in diameter.

3. Determine Teams: Players can either compete in singles or doubles, with two teams per game. Each team should consist of one or two players, depending on the chosen format.

4. Assign Washers: Each team will need two washers of distinct colors or markings to differentiate between them. This will help keep track of points during gameplay.

5. Decide on First Throw: A coin flip or another agreed upon method can be used to determine which team goes first. The winning team will have the first throw.

6. Throwing Position: The player throwing the washer must stand behind their designated board and not cross the firing line (front edge of the board) during their throw.

7. Washer Throwing Technique: Hold the washer flat with your thumb and index finger, support it with your remaining three fingers, aim for the hole, and toss underhand with a gentle flick of your wrist.

8. Determine Scoring: A washer inside the hole earns three points, one resting on the board gets one point, and a washer hanging over a hole’s edge is worth two points.

9. Take Turns Throwing Washers: Players take turns throwing their washers at the opposing board, alternating tosses until both washers from each team have been thrown.

10.Change Positions After Each Round: If playing doubles, teammates switch positions from throwing to receiving after each round so that both players have a chance to throw from each board. In singles, players walk to the opposite board after each round.

11. Count Points: The team that scores more points in a single round “wins” the difference, which is added to their total score. For example, if Team A scores 5 points and Team B scores 2 points, Team A earns 3 points for that round.

12. Win the Game: The first team to reach 21 points, or any predetermined score, and win by at least two points is declared the winner of the match.

By following these 12 steps, players can effectively learn and play the exciting game of Washers with friends or family members.