The ceremonial founder and symbolic figurehead of Cork Meister™. Tradition recognizes the Cork Meister General™ as Keeper of the Sacred Cork™, Guardian of the Canon of the Cork™, Protector of Official Standards, and Supreme Overseer of Competitive Corking.

The symbolic embodiment of the spirit and traditions of competitive corking. While no official Sacred Cork™ has ever been conclusively identified, its influence is said to be present wherever Corkers™ gather to Make Their Mark™, Beat Their Mark™, and Rule the Round™.

The official body of knowledge, terminology, customs, traditions, and rulings recognized by Cork Meister™.

The ceremonial symbol of authority worn by the Cork Meister™ while presiding over gameplay. The Cork of Office™ signifies the Cork Meister’s responsibility to enforce the rules, administer punishments, maintain order, and uphold the traditions of competitive corking.

The Corker™ responsible for enforcing rules, controlling official die rolls, administering punishments, and maintaining order during gameplay.

Any player participating in Cork Meister™.

The far-left starting Corker™ in Speed Corking™ responsible for opening the relay.

The final Corker™ in Speed Corking™ responsible for securing victory for the team.

The overall winner of a casual Cork Meister™ session.

The official competition used to determine the Cork Meister™ before gameplay begins. During Single Cork™ Play and Double Cork™ Play a new Cork Meister™ can be chosen via another Cork Off™ if the current Cork Meister™ is either abusing their authority or not upholding proper Cork Meister™ standards.

An official Cork Meister™ tournament, event, league, or organized competition.

The act of dropping the cork in an attempt to stand it upright.

The number established by the Cork Meister’s die roll that governs the active turn.

Successfully standing the cork in the exact number of drops established by the active Round Mark™.

Successfully standing the cork upright in fewer drops than your established mark.

A limited opportunity to replace a low Round Mark™ through an official reroll by the Cork Meister™.

The location on the cork where a Corker™ places their fingers before release. There are currently two grips used by players at this time.

A cork landing with the green end upright passes left (clockwise).

A cork landing with the red end upright passes right (counterclockwise).

The official call issued by the Cork Meister™ to prepare Corkers™ for play.

The official response given by Corkers™ indicating readiness to begin.

The official command issued by the Cork Meister™ to begin gameplay.

A casual expression meaning “Let’s begin playing Cork Meister™.”

The required phrase shouted immediately after successfully standing the cork upright.

The official victory declaration used to celebrate a successful round.

The official phrase and ending ritual used to conclude gameplay by unanimous agreement of the Corkers™.

The standard form of competitive corking using one active cork.

An advanced mode using two active corks simultaneously.

A team-based relay format where Corkers™ race to move the cork across the line before the opposing team.

A penalty imposed upon a Corker™ for failing to satisfy the requirements of play.

The official challenge phrase used when Corkers™ believe the Cork Meister™ has failed to properly perform their duties.

The official declaration shouted when a Corker™ loses a round, suffers a gameplay consequence, or is caught by another cork during Double Cork™ play.

A dismissive expression used to reject a statement, challenge another Corker™, express disbelief, or tell someone to go away. Depending upon tone and context, “Cork Off!™” may range from playful banter to a direct verbal challenge.

Any intentional alteration, modification, damage, sanding, soaking, cutting, compressing, or tampering with an Official Cork Meister™ Cork. Any abuse is subject to punishment and possible banishment.

Official trash-talk terminology used between Corkers™ during gameplay.

A Corker™ receiving repeated punishments, excessive penalties, or repeated drinks during gameplay.

Corrective action imposed upon a Corker™ found guilty of Cork Abuse™.

The process by which a Corker™ joins the official Cork Meister™ Kingdom.

The official registry of registered Corkers™ recognized by Cork Meister™.

The official launch edition of Cork Meister™, supplied with approved equipment and official materials necessary for competitive corking.