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Boules

Also known as: French Boules

Like bocce but with metal balls. Throw closest to the cochonnet (target ball) to score.
2 players
20-30 min
Easy

What You'll Need

📦 Boules set
📦 Cochonnet

About This Game

Like bocce but with metal balls. Throw closest to the cochonnet (target ball) to score.

How to Play

  1. Draw a circle on the ground — this is the throwing area
  2. One player throws the cochonnet (target ball) 6-10 meters away
  3. Same player throws their first boule toward the cochonnet
  4. Opponent throws their boule(s) until they are closer, or run out
  5. The player further from the cochonnet always throws next
  6. When all boules are thrown, score the round:
  • 1 point for each boule closer than opponent's best
  1. Winner throws the cochonnet for the next round from a new circle
  2. First to 13 points wins

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Added about 1 month ago • Updated about 3 hours ago
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