back as the 1950s, although the rules are not explained. Four Square is described with the same rules used today in a 1953 teacher's manual. The game is known as "King Out" in Sweden, and many players refer to the person in the server square as the "king." World championships The Four Square World Championships, is a regional competitive adult four square tournament, which takes place in Bridgton, Maine, USA, each winter season. The Lakes Environmental Association hosts this annual winter fundraiser to support their environment in the lakes region of Maine, USA. The competition draws athletes from the US and Canada, and has registered competitors from Israel to Bermuda. , The results of the February 24, 2018, competition are: 2020 Men's World Champion, Alec Douglas, Norway, Maine, USA 2018 Women's World Champion, Brittany Dunay, Maine, USA 2018 Men's World Champion, Christian Housh, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA 2018 Women's Junior World Champion, Penny Housh, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA 2018 Men's Junior World Champion, Sabian Hallin, Maine, USA Prior world championships have been held in January or February from 2005 through 2018. World records On August 4–5, 2012, a core group of 17 Needham High School students and alumni — assisted by 50 other Needham residents at various times — broke the previous world record by playing for 34 hours, the previous record being held by 15 Manchester College students who played the game for 30 hours. The world record was previously held by eight Argentinean players for 29 hours in 2008, as recognized by Guinness World Records. The Argentinean record was preceded by a group of teens from Youngstown, OH who also played for 29 hours. See also Russian four square Wallball Roundnet Handball (schoolyard game) References . External links Official rules Children's games Ball games