The other side has lost one, while his side has gained by the other's loss.
To win a sweep, all the eight tally-rods must be gained by one side.

Three sweeps by a side gives that side the game.
Whenever a sweep is made the balls are handed over to the Custodian.

The two Judges rise, go to the standard, stand there, one facing North (his side), the other the South (his side).

The two Guessers go to the standard, stand there, one facing East, the other West.

All the winning side rise, go toward the standard and form a circle around it.