Play idea Bocce + Bowls
Quick setup
Pallino Move Bonus
Players
2-6
Time
15-40 min
Gear
bocce set
Location
backyard, park, tailgate, or patio
Best for
bocce players want a strategic twist that rewards touch without making the round hard to explain.
Type
Full game mode
STUD
Optional
How to play
- Set the pallino and play a normal bocce end on a safe lawn or lane.
- Players throw in normal order and try to finish closest to the pallino.
- A legal throw that moves the pallino and leaves your team with the closest ball earns 1 bonus point.
- If the pallino is moved out of bounds, the bonus goes to the other side and the end resets from the agreed spot.
- Normal bocce scoring still applies after all balls are thrown.
- Play to 7 points or complete 6 ends and compare totals.
What counts?
A result counts when it matches the main rule: Pallino Move Bonus: normal bocce, plus 1 bonus point for a legal pallino move that leaves your team closest. Use this scoring agreement for close calls: legal pallino move plus closest ball earns 1 bonus point. Do not count attempts that break the setup, happen outside the agreed space, or depend on a call the group cannot agree on.
How to win
Quick mode: legal pallino move plus closest ball earns 1 bonus point. Timed mode: play a 15-40 min round and count the score when time expires. Group mode: partners alternate throws and share one score.