World Lawn Games
From Pétanque to kids' games — outdoor games by group size
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Lawn Bowls 101 — Britain's Classic Game of Curving Bowls Toward the Jack
Born in Britain, lawn bowls is a precision game where players roll weighted, biased bowls that curve as they slow, aiming to stop nearest a small target ball called the jack. Rules, equipment, and tips.
Ogostic 101 — Brooklyn's Antler-Stick & Hemp-Ball Outdoor Game
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Ogostic is an indie outdoor game where two players use antler-shaped wooden sticks to throw and catch a hand-woven hemp ball. Compact, graceful, and growing fast among lawn, beach, and camping crowds.
Spikeball / Roundnet 101 — The Fast 2-vs-2 Outdoor Game from the USA
Invented in the US, Spikeball (officially "Roundnet") pits two pairs around a trampoline-style net on the ground. Hit the ball off the net within 3 touches — equal parts volleyball, dodgeball, and street culture. Rules, equipment, and tips.
Bocce 101 — Italy's Beloved Lawn Ball Game with Ancient Roots
Bocce traces back to Ancient Egypt and Rome, and remains Italy's most popular lawn ball game today. Roll bigger balls towards a small target (pallino) — easier than bowling, more rolling than petanque. Rules, equipment, and tips.