Thumb Wrestling

Dodging: Moving the thumb to avoid opponent's attacks; Feinting: Fake movements to mislead opponent; Pinning: Pressing opponent's thumb down against the hand

Breaking the Grip: Match is reset and restarted; Using Other Fingers: Warning on first offense, forfeit of round on subsequent offenses; Early Start: Match is reset and restarted

Thumb Wrestling requires no specialized equipment: No equipment required beyond the players' hands; Optional: A thumb wrestling ring (a small plastic or fabric ring that constrains the wrestling area)

The "playing area" in Thumb Wrestling is formed by the players' hands: Players grasp each other's right (or left) hand with fingers interlocked; Thumbs are positioned upright, side by side; The interlocked fingers create a "ring" or "arena" in which the thumbs compete

Thumb Wrestling is played with: 2 players (1-on-1 format); No officials required, though a third person may act as referee for tournament play; Both players are active competitors

Players face each other and extend their right (or left) hand; Players interlock their fingers, creating a "ring" with their hands; Thumbs are positioned upright, side by side

Scoring in Thumb Wrestling is straightforward: A player scores a point by pinning their opponent's thumb for a count of three; The pin must be maintained for the full count; If the opponent escapes before the count reaches three, the match continues

Breaking the Grip: Releasing or significantly altering the interlocked hand position; Using Other Fingers: Using fingers other than the thumb to assist in pinning; Early Start: Beginning before the opening chant is complete