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What is CalvinBall?

It's quite simple, really. CalvinBall is a game that you never play the same way twice. Anyone can add a rule, and not all parties must agree for a change to be implemented.
Score is kept in an unusual alpha-numeric configuration, one example could be 27-ka blooy! to 12teen&blarg.

Many people recognize CalvinBall at the creation of legendary comic strip writer/artist, Bill Watterson. It was introduced in his Calvin & Hobbes comic strip as another way to show off Calvin's extraordinary imagination.
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As you can see, the rules of the game are quite difficult for an outsider to comprehend. Note the simultaneous use of equipment from at least four different sports - it's apparent that Calvin is just using whatever falls to hand.
Here is an example of spontaneous rule adjustment, which is one of things that makes CalvinBall unique:
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And you can go here to add your own rules!
These don't have to be based on the comics - add whatever you like.
Remember the Golden Rule:
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Special Thanks to the following sites, for use of their material:
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Nook/2990/cb_rules.htm
http://www.bartel.org/calvinball/

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