How it Works
Players form teams of three. Assign one player to each position:
- One-and-a-Half Clutcher
- Big Axe Clutcher
- Premier Clutcher
Each match has three rounds of six throws (18 throws total). Each player throws twice per round.
Throw Order & Rotation
| Round | Throw Order (six throws) |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Premier → One-and-a-Half → Big Axe → Premier → One-and-a-Half → Big Axe |
| Round 2 | Big Axe → Premier → One-and-a-Half → Big Axe → Premier → One-and-a-Half |
| Round 3 | One-and-a-Half → Big Axe → Premier → One-and-a-Half → Big Axe → Premier |
Players rotate which discipline they throw each round (so no one repeats the same role in all three rounds).
Path to the Cup
Teams first compete to represent their venue. Venue winners face off to represent their region. Regional champions earn bragging rights and the Beans Cup itself. Inter-venue and inter-region matches may be done through discord or zoom, to allow for easier scheduling.
Schedule
- Jan–Feb 2026: Intra-venue matches (compete against other teams at your home venue).
- After intra-venue concludes: Inter-venue playoffs (venue winners advance within each region).
- Then: Inter-region finals for the Beans Cup.
Exact dates are set by host venues—check with your organizer.
Use the Matchup Generator
The matchup generator organizes who throws when. Enter team names and the three players (by position) and track scores live.
Tie-Breakers
- If a round ends tied, run a tie-breaker in the discipline assigned to that round:
- Round 1: Big Axe
- Round 2: One-and-a-Half
- Round 3: Premier
- Teams alternate throws until one team has a higher score. If both hit bull, they may attempt clutches.
- Any player may take a tie-breaker throw, but no one may throw twice until all teammates have thrown once—and never twice in a row.
Community & Merch
We’re here to build community across venues, and have a good time!
Perfect Round coins (32) and Perfect Match coins (96), plus Beans Cup T-shirts and stickers, will be available at cost + $1. Profits support
Baltimore Safe Haven.
Questions or corrections? Reach out to thebeanscup@gmail.com