Before reading any further, I'd suggest watching this instructional video I put together! It goes through the basics to get punching as soon as possible.
The Basics
The basic rules to sandwich punch. Every player should have these memorized
- Once you know the rules of sandwich punch, you are a player for life. There is no escape.
- A sandwich is "punchable" if it has been bitten, torn or cut.
- A sandwich that has been cut when it was made is not punchable but a sandwich cut at time of consumption is legally punchable.
- If a sandwich is "protected" it cannot be punched. (See "How to Protect a Sandwich" below)
- If you illegally punch a protected sandwich, you must reimburse the owner with a sandwich of equal or greater value.
- A successful and legal punch must be celebrated.
How To "Protect" a Sandwich
"Protecting" is a figurative term, you do not need to physically protect a sandwich, but performing the following actions will make a sandwich illegal to punch.
- A sandwich is "protected" when in contact with the owner of the sandwich.
- A sandwich is "protected" when covered by an inedible object.
- These objects can only be removed by the owner of the sandwich or through natural occurrences (See "The Sandwich God")
Successful Punches
So you've managed a legal punch, eh? Here are your rewards!
- A successful punch must be celebrated by all sandwich punch players in the nearby vicinity.
- The puncher is not to be harmed by the owner or any other player. They just have to get over it.
Illegal Punches
Punched a "protected" sandwich? Shame on you. Here are your legal obligations.
- You must reimburse the owner with a sandwich of equal or greater value.
- "Greater" in this case refers to cost of the sandwich or to the quality/quantity of the ingredients within the sandwich.
- Approval of the reimbursed sandwich by the owner is not necessary, however, you as an illegal puncher must be reasonable. (See "THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE")
- It is legal to publicly shame an illegal puncher for their actions. Once again though, the owner should follow "THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE"
The sandwich god is a fickle fellow. You never know who's side he's on and which sandwiches he deems unworthy.
- The sandwich god is the only person other than the owner of a sandwich who can remove objects from a protected sandwich.
- The sandwich god may act in the form of wind, an earthquake or any other similar occurrence.
- A player may not act in the place of the sandwich god.
- A player, for example, cannot blow or shake a table to remove an protecting object from a sandwich.
- Any action taken by the sandwich god cannot be contested. You as a player a subject to the whims of the sandwich god.
THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE
DON'T BE AN ASS!
- Sandwich punch is a social game and is meant to be fun. It's easy to get carried away when playing, but don't take it too far. Losing a friend isn't worth scoring a punch.
...and that's it! Get out there and get punching! Share this page or the video with friends to get them playing too!
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