The Basics
Simple rules. Easy to learn. Always fun to play.
Objective
Get your team’s bocce balls closer to the pallino—the small target ball—than your opponents.
The Game
Teams alternate throws, trying to place their balls closest to the pallino.
Scoring
Points are awarded for each ball closer to the pallino than the nearest opposing ball.
Winning
Match format and points may vary by season; your bocce pro explains everything before play.