General Information for Playing Bocce Ball

Bocce Ball is an easy game for first timers. It is fun, enjoyable, and it provides a light competition among friends. There are many wineries with Bocce Ball courts. Playing Bocce Ball at a beautiful winery, with a picnic lunch and good wine is one of life's great delights.

Top Tips for Playing Bocce Ball at a Winery or Anywhere

Use the basic rules of Bocce Ball - Don't get too complicated. Keep games short, play to nine.

Bring a carpenter's tape measure. It will settle arguments about who is closer.

Select one person to keep the score. It is easy to forget the score, especially when drinking wine.

Set up a tournament. Tournaments can be single elimination or double elimination.

Award prizes. Collect a playing fee before the games. Purchase gift certificates from the winery that winners can apply to the purchase of wine.

Bring water.
Most of the wine country is hot during the summer months. Be prepared for the heat.
Always call ahead to see if the Bocce Ball court is available. If you have a big party and plan to play a tournament, call ahead to reserve the court for the day. Wineries differ in the way they allow visitors to play on the courts.
It is possible to play Bocce Ball without an official Bocce Ball court. If you can find a smooth grass area, you can mark off a make-shift court. You will, of course, need your own set of Bocce Balls. Always check with the winery to see if this is okay.

Bocce Ball Information Links

Bocce Ball Court Design and Installation

Bocce Ball Information and Links

United States Bocce Ball Federation

Boccemon.com