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Bocce Ball

An ancient Italian lawn bowling game. Players throw bocce balls trying to get closest to a small target ball called the pallino. Simple yet strategic.

Popularity
#75
2 players
30-60 min
Easy

What You'll Need

⚽ 8 bocce balls (4 per team, different colors)
⚽ 1 pallino (target ball)
📦 Measuring tape (optional)

About This Game

An ancient Italian lawn bowling game. Players throw bocce balls trying to get closest to a small target ball called the pallino. Simple yet strategic.

How to Play

  1. Flip coin to determine who throws pallino first
  2. Pallino thrower also throws first bocce ball
  3. Opposing team throws until one ball is closer than opponent's
  4. Team farthest from pallino continues throwing
  5. After all balls thrown, measure closest balls
  6. Scoring team gets 1 point per ball closer than opponent's closest
  7. Games typically played to 12 or 15 points
  8. May hit or knock away opponent's balls
  9. May hit the pallino to move it
  10. Ball touching pallino (kiss) is called a baci

Where to Buy

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