Bones OnlineBunnock in 3D
Experience the historic community game of Bunnock (Bones) rebuilt in a stunning, physics-based 3D environment. Challenge friends in real-time, master the spin throw, and claim your spot on the global leaderboard.
The 3D Gravel Court
Master the underhand throw on our custom gravel field.
Why Play Bones Online?
Bones Online is a high-fidelity digital translation of the historic sport of Bunnock. We've combined realistic physics with modern web tech to deliver an unforgettable browser experience.
3D Physics Engine
Every throw is simulated in real 3D physics. The power, angles, spins, and bone collisions accurately mimic real-life Bunnock play.
Live Multiplayer
Challenge other players directly from the global lobby. Seamless real-time matchmaking ensures you're always one click away from a match.
Leaderboard & Stats
Login securely with your Google account to track your win-loss ratio, record streaks, achievements, and climb the public ranking.
Dynamic Practice
Perfect your aim in offline Practice modes, featuring a precision target practice mode with instant timing feedback and penalty statistics.
A Game With
Deep Roots
Bunnock (commonly known as "Bones") dates back to the early 1800s in Siberia, where Russian soldiers stationed in remote garrisons created games using horse ankle bones (knucklebones). Designating 2 guards and 10 soldiers per side, they threw other bones to knock them down.
Settlers brought the game to the Canadian prairies in the early 1900s, where it became a summer custom. In modern times, standard sets are made of identical synthetic replica bones, but the spirit of community and pinpoint accuracy remains the same.
How to Play Bunnock
Bunnock is straightforward to learn, but takes massive skill and coordination to master. Here is the core objective.
Set up the Court
Two lines of 12 bones each are stood upright on gravel, 10 meters apart. The two outermost bones are 'Guards' (coloured red/yellow), and the 10 middle bones are 'Soldiers' (white).
Knock Down Guards
On your turn, you throw 8 bones sequentially from your line at the opponent's line. Crucially, you must knock down both of the opponent's Guards before you are allowed to hit any Soldiers!
Clear the Court
After both Guards are down, clear all remaining Soldiers. The first team to knock down all opponent bones wins the game (or triggers a rebuttal phase if they went first).
Ready to Throw
Some Bones?
Join the lobby now as a guest or sign in securely with Google to compete. The gravel court awaits.