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World Lawn Games

From Pétanque to kids' games — outdoor games by group size

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Illustration of dark biased lawn bowls and a small white jack resting on a grass green

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.

United Kingdom · 2–8 players
Illustration of red and green Bocce balls and a small white pallino on grass

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.

Italy · 2–8 players