If This Was Calvinball, The Score Would Now Be Q-12

If This Was Calvinball, The Score Would Now Be Q-12

That was the greatest touchdown throw in the history of ever, of course, but it would barely merit a mention in the annals of Calvinball lore. No controversy about the touchdown would be necessary, either; there is never a need for replacement officials in Calvinball, as there is no one to replace.

1.2 Any player may declare a new rule at any point in the game. The player may do this audibly or silently depending on what zone (Refer to Rule 1.5)the player is in.

Huzzah! And don’t forget to sing the Calvinball song the whole time:

“Other kids’ games are all such a bore!
They’ve gotta have rules and they gotta keep score!
Calvinball is better by far!
It’s never the same! It’s always bizarre!
You don’t need a team or a referee!
You know that it’s great, ’cause it’s named after me!”
(Backup-Singing “Rumma Tum Tums”)

Self-organized games are more fun, and teach people to get along with each other, and not rely on others to mediate disputes. We need more of them, not less.

More Calvinball rules here.  Poor sportsmanship, whining, cheating and greed here, if you’d rather.