The game was extremely popular in France in the second half of the 19th century (the first official club was established in France in 1854). This game is for play indoors and outdoors but it is not weatherproof or showerproof (warranty may be void if game is exposed to damp or rain).

A classic and timeless game, we offer luxury Boules sets for up 8 players with carry cases included - so taking them to wherever the fun is will be a breeze! Boules (French pronunciation: [bul]), also known as Pétanque is the name for a popular range of games similar to lawn bowls, in which the objective is to throw underhand or roll the weighted balls as close as possible to a small target ball known as the jack. This classic game can be played almost anywhere as long as the surface is fairly flat as you do not require a large amount of space or special area to play on. In the 14th century, Charles IV and Charles V of France forbade the sport to commoners; only in the 17th century was the ban lifted. With 6 uniquely marked chrome plated boules, a single cork jack, 1m twine measuring tool and handheld Oxford canvas carry case, this premium French Boules set includes everything you need to host a game in your back garden or on holiday.

Shortly thereafter, Jean Blanc invented a process of manufacturing steel boules by stamping two steel blanks into hemispheres and then welding the two hemispheres together to create a boule.

Boules-type games are traditional and popular in many European countries and are also popular in some former French colonies in Africa and Asia. Packed with the solid metal case this elegant set of boules allows players of all ages and abilities join in with this classic game. If a player points a boule very close to the jack, it forces the opposing shooter to shoot it immediately. Scoring [ edit ] Team Red has the boule closest to the jack, but the second-closest boule belongs to Team Blue. This Boule set from Garden Games comprises 8 polished alloy boules with a jack supplied in a sturdy metal carrying case.You can see this laid back game, especially in France, and Italy, where Boules or Bocce can often be seen played by locals in villages and towns.

This maxim reminds players that when pointing, the most valuable place for a boule is in front of the jack. With this game able to be played almost anywhere it is fantastic to take on holiday, to a family gathering or have as entertainment at a party or wedding.Boccia is a form of bocce adapted for players who use wheelchairs and has been part of the Paralympic Games since the 1984 Summer Paralympics. Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.