How to Play Spijkerpoepen

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather the materials needed for each player.

   Each player will need the following:
   A long piece of string or a long piece of thin and flexible rope A fastener nail or anything with about the same length and width (fastener nails are used traditionally) A short bottle (beer bottles are used traditionally)
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   Step 2: Place the required amount of bottles (one bottle for every contestant) upright on the floor with enough space between the bottles.

   ,,, There should be a piece of string (including the nail) dangling loose, reaching the contestants' knees or upper calves.
   
   This piece of string should be dangling behind the contestant; this is very important! ,,
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   Step 3: Tie one end of the string around the base of the nail (or whatever you decide to use).

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   Step 4: Lay one piece of string (including the nail) next to every bottle.

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   Step 5: Let every contestant tie the string and nail around their hips.

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   Step 6: Have each player try to lower the nail into the bottle beyond the bottleneck without using their hands.

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   Step 7: Select the winner based on whoever is the first player to get the nail into the bottle.

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