Run the round

How to play Petanque Target Swap

Step 1

Targets or prompts swap mid-round once.

Step 2

Judge the petanque result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the petanque setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Format: Swap. Announce the swap before the next turn. Score legal verified results only; fouls score 0.

Example: Targets or prompts swap mid-round once.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Moving the start mark or changing score values after play begins. Keep one score card for the full round.

Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment.

Best for

Who it fits

2-8 who want a 15-40 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Petanque

Category Petanque

Best for 2-8 who want a 15-40 min round.

Players 2-8

Time 15-40 min

Gear Boules, jack, measuring tape, and lane markers

Space Gravel, dirt, or marked patio lane

Energy Low

Setup Start from Petanque Board and tell the group the activity is Petanque Target Swap.

Twist it

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.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Petanque Target Swap also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Petanque Target Swap from Studboards. Targets or prompts swap mid-round once. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 15-40 min | Gear: Boules, jack, measuring tape, and lane markers Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/petanque/petanque-petanque-target-swap.html

Petanque Target Swap

Quick start.