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Instructions
Find a set of antlers with at least two 1.5" wide, reasonably flat horns. The size will allow you to drill two rows of holes into each horn with ease. The flatness of the horns will allow your scoring pegs to stay in the holes without falling out.
Draw two straight lines along each horn from one end to the other, so you have four lines total--two extending from roughly center of the antlers to the ends of each horn. These lines will act as guides when drilling the holes.
Ideally, draw 30 evenly spaced dots on each line. Clump the dots in groups of five for easier viewing and counting while playing. In other words, evenly space the dots one through five. Slightly increase the space between the fifth and sixth dot. Evenly space dots six through 10, then slightly increase the space between the 10th and 11th dots. Continue until six groups of five dots are evenly spaced on both rows. Be sure each hole is spaced at least 10mm apart so the pegs can stand side-by-side with ease. (If you cannot fit the entire 120 dots on the antlers, you can use a smaller number and have each player increase the number of "ups" and "downs" on his track when playing.)
Drill straight down into the dots using a 3/64" bit. Drill down just far enough for the peg to fit securely. Drilling too far can crack the antler.
Place and remove a peg in each hole before playing begins to ensure all holes are wide enough and deep enough to adequately secure the peg.