See you next August
Macklin doubles in size every August long weekend. Grab a bone. Clear the line. Crown a champion.
Tournament hub
Schedule
Friday street party through Sunday championship
How to Play
Guards, soldiers, and the hammer
Simulator
Step up to the line in 3D
Prizes
Championship cash and consolation loot
Rules
Official tournament structure
History
From Siberian bones to prairie Worlds
Visit Macklin
Giant bunnock, park courts, town vibes
Sponsors
The businesses behind the weekend
Announcements
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:37 PM
🦴 And that’s a wrap on the 2026 World Bunnock Championship! 🏆 Congratulations to all of this year’s champions, finalists, qualifiers, consolation winners, and prize winners! Your sportsmanship, laughter, and love of the game made for an unforgettable weekend. Thank you to everyone who came out to play, volunteer, cheer, and support this amazing event. 💙 We’ll see you next year—until then, keep practicing! 😉 See less
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:47 PM
Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams at the 2026 World Bunnock Championship Tournament! What an incredible weekend of competition, community, and fun. Thank you to every team that participated—you helped make this tournament another unforgettable success. Safe travels, and we’ll see you all again next year!
Aug 1, 2026 · 6:26 PM
Congratulations to Quinn Degenstein! In her very first tournament, this sharp shootin' 9-year-old aced the guards to claim the $1,000 prize. Way to go!
Aug 1, 2026 · 6:15 PM
And with that, let the games REALLY begin! Good luck to all teams. Be safe, and have fun.
Play bones!
Jul 31, 2026 · 5:32 PM
Jul 25, 2026 · 2:14 PM
Join us in Macklin July 31 – August 2. Registration Friday at the Town Office, games at Macklin Lake Saturday, championship Sunday. Friday night food booth vendors needed — call the Town Office at 306-753-2256.
The Game of Bones
Two rows of horse anklebones. Knock the guards first, then clear the soldiers. Fewest throws wins — and Macklin hosts the world every August.
~320 teams. One small town. World champs.