A LEGACY THAT ROLLS THROUGH TIME
Originating in ancient Egypt and perfected by the Romans, bocce has been played for over 7,000 years. Italian migrants brought it to America, where it flourished in parks and backyards, becoming a beloved pastime across generations.
BOCCE IS THE THIRD MOST PLAYED SPORT IN THE WORLD!
Today, bocce is enjoyed by millions in over 50 countries and is one of the fastest-growing social sports in America. It’s easy to learn, fun to play, and perfect for family events to corporate events and competitive leagues.
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A LEGACY THAT ROLLS THROUGH TIME
Originating in ancient Egypt and perfected by the Romans, bocce has been played for over 7,000 years. Italian mmigrants brought it to America, where it flourished in parks and backyards, becoming a beloved pastime across generations.
BOCCE IS THE THIRD MOST PLAYED SPORT IN THE WORLD!
Today, bocce is enjoyed by millions in over 50 countries and is one of the fastest-growing social sports in America. It’s easy to learn, fun to play, and perfect for family events to corporate events and competitive leagues.
How To Play
The Basics
Bocce is played with 8 large balls (4 per team) and 1 small target ball called the pallino.
Teams can be 1–4 players each.
Game Start
A coin toss decides who throws the pallino first.
The same team throws the first bocce ball, trying to get it close to the pallino.
Taking Turns
The opposing team throws next and continues throwing until they get closer to the pallino than the other team.
Then teams alternate until all 8 balls are thrown.
Scoring
After all balls are thrown, only the team with the closest ball to the pallino scores.
That team gets 1 point for each of their balls that’s closer than the opponent’s closest ball.
Games typically go to 11 or 15 points (set your house rules!).
Court Etiquette
Don’t throw while someone is standing on the court.
Avoid stepping on or across other players’ paths.
- Be a good sport — cheer each other on and have fun!
