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Bocce Ball

Get your balls closest to the pallino. First to 12.

2-8 players20-40 min · 5 min setup · Ages 6+Easyoutdoor
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What you need

  • 8 bocce balls (4 per team, distinct colors)
  • 1 pallino (small target ball)

Setup

  1. Pick any flat outdoor surface — grass, sand, gravel.
  2. Split into 2 teams of 1-4.
  3. First team tosses the pallino, then their first bocce.

How to play

  1. Teams alternate throws, trying to get closest to the pallino.
  2. Only the team with the closest ball scores that round.
  3. 1 point per ball closer than opponent's closest.
  4. First team to 12 wins.

Host tips

  • Check the weather — have a rain plan.
  • Set clear boundaries so kids/pets don't wander off.
  • Rotate teams so everyone plays with everyone.

Snack & drink pairings

🍿 Snacks

  • Grill classics (burgers, dogs, veggies)
  • Chips + salsa
  • Watermelon slices

🥤 Drinks

  • Cold lemonade
  • Iced tea
  • Beer or hard seltzer (21+)
  • Plenty of water

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