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Long-Jack Bocce Chase

Throw a long pallino each end. Closest legal ball scores, and first side to 7 wins.

Throw a long pallino each end. Closest legal ball scores, and first side to 7 wins. If every ball finishes short of the pallino, replay the end from the opposite side. Format: Teams.

  • BoardYard Games
  • CategoryBocce + Bowls
  • Best forYard Game groups that want a clear hosted side challenge.
  • Players2-8
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Long-Jack Bocce Chase activity preview - Throw a long pallino each end. Closest legal ball scores, and first side to 7 wins.
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Quick start.

“Roll toward the long pallino. Closest legal ball scores, with every side throwing the same number of balls.”

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How to play Long-Jack Bocce Chase

Step 1

The starting side throws the pallino to the long mark and rolls the first ball.

Step 2

Players alternate bocce throws toward the long pallino.

Step 3

Measure the closest legal ball, record the point, and retoss the pallino for the next end.

Guide details

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Scoring

How the result works

Closest legal ball to the long pallino scores one point; add a long-jack bonus only if agreed before play.

Example: The starting side throws the pallino to the long mark and rolls the first ball.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Measuring while balls are still moving. Wait for the end to finish.

Safety: Keep feet clear during long jack throws and wait until all balls stop before measuring.

Best for

Who it fits

Yard Game groups that want a clear hosted side challenge.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Yard Games
Category Bocce + Bowls
Best for Yard Game groups that want a clear hosted side challenge.
Players 2-8
Time 15-40 min
Gear Bocce balls, pallino, and score marker
Space Open bocce lane or lawn
Energy Medium
Setup Mark a longer bocce lane, toss the pallino near the far end, choose who throws first, and keep bystanders outside the lane.
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Variations to try

  • Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
  • Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.
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We're playing Long-Jack Bocce Chase from Studboards. A bocce long jack chase challenge with clear frame scoring. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 15-40 min | Gear: Bocce balls, pallino, and score marker Safety: Keep feet clear during long jack throws and wait until all balls stop before measuring. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/yard-games/yard-games-long-jack-bocce-chase.html

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