Beetle Drive

Throw a six to start!

Thank you for hosting a fundraising Beetle Drive. The goal of Beetle is to be the first player to draw a complete beetle and score points based on the parts drawn. The game is played in rounds, and the player with the highest total score at the end wins.

Each player will need:

Dice - Either one dice per player or one per team

Score sheets - Download here (or plain paper will suffice!)

Pens / pencils - A pen or pencil for each player

Beetle template - Download here

Setup

Ideally, gather 4 to 6 players at each table. Each player receives a score sheet and a pencil. The team usually share a dice, but it can be played with a dice each. The youngest player starts the game by rolling the dice first, and play continues clockwise.

Rolling the Dice

Players take turns rolling the dice and drawing parts of the beetle based on the number rolled. Each player must roll a six to start.

Shouting 'BEETLE!'

The first player to complete their beetle shouts "BEETLE!" and the round ends. All players then count their drawn parts and score 1 point for each part completed.

Scoring

The player who completed their beetle scores the maximum points for that round (14 points if all parts are drawn). Other players score based on the number of parts they have drawn.

Moving Tables

After each round, players may move to a different table to play with new opponents, adding a social element to the game.

The person with the highest score moves clockwise. The person with the lowest score moves anti-clockwise. If two people on the table have the same highest or lowest score, then the youngest person moves.

Winning the Game

After a predetermined number of rounds, players total their scores. The player with the highest score wins. In case of a tie, tied players can roll the die, and the highest number wins.

JustGiving

You might have friends and family who would like to support your fundraiser, but can't make it along to your Beetle Drive. It's a good idea to set-up a JustGiving page (at www.justgiving.com/charity/universityofedinburgh) ahead of your event and let them know they can donate through your JustGiving page.

Step 1:             Add your photo to let your friends and family know they’re at the right page

Step 2:             Use your story to let your supporters know why you’re fundraising

Step 3:             Set an ambitious fundraising target

When creating your page, JustGiving will automatically generate a unique URL; it’s worthwhile changing this to something easy to remember. And please opt-in to receive keep in touch with your chosen charity (that’s us) when completing your page.

MATCHED GIVING

Some companies (big and small) support their employees fundraising efforts through matched funding. Ask your employer if they offer matched funding (or similar).

GETTING YOUR MONEY TO US

If you have set up a JustGiving page for online donations and collected cash as part of your fundraising, simply bank the cash and pay the donation into your JustGiving page. You can also donate online, via bank transfer or by cheque – email fundraise@ed.ac.uk for more information.

Useful links

Get in touch - Kerry.Mackay@ed.ac.uk

JustGiving - www.justgiving.com/charity/universityofedinburgh (external website)

Information and Score sheet - Download our Beetle Drive information and Score Sheet

Beetle template - Download our Beetle Drive template

The University of Edinburgh Development Trust

The University of Edinburgh Development Trust is a charity registered in Scotland, with registration number SC004307. The Development Trust processes all donations in aid of the University of Edinburgh. All the money received through your fundraising will directly support the cause you care about most. Thank You for your support.