Ask Marvin
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What happens if the “LWB” is knocked out of bounds during a frame?
It’s over. Relax, not the game. Just the frame. Anytime the “LWB” leaves the court you simply start that frame over. Go pick up any thrown balls and the “LWB” and the person who originally threw the “LWB” starts again.What if our bocce balls are the exact same distance from the “LWB”?
That frame is declared a tie and nobody scores a point.
What if my bocce ball, or the “LWB” is touching the outside of the line?
Any part of the line is “in play.” Even if the “LWB” or any of your balls are barely touching the line on the outside of the court, that’s good and they are “in play.”
Who starts each fame?
It works like this. Whoever scored points in the previous frame starts the next frame. Why? In theory it gives the other team a chance to go second, which should be an advantage. Emphasis on “should be.”
Can you explain what the “roll off” is?
It’s just our BocceNation.com custom of beginning each match. It’s kind of like billiards. Players from each team will roll a ball simultaneously, trying to get as close to the mid-point line as possible, without going past. Whoever is closest begins play. If both players roll past the mid-point then repeat the “roll off” until you have a winner.I accidentally threw the wrong color bocce ball. What happens now?
Simple, just go and replace that throw with your proper colored ball, without moving any other balls. No harm, no foul – only a color issue. Just try not to make it a habit please.
Can both teams ever score points in the same frame?
Nope. Bocce scoring is strictly winner-take-all each time. Only one team can score.
Who starts a second or third game?
Again, like each frame, whoever won the previous game starts the next one. Kind of like winners go first. Every time.What's the difference between a frame, a game and a match?
It goes like this, a frame is when teams throws the "LWB" and all of their bocce balls in one direction. A game is made up of frames, and ends when one team reaches a total of 10 points – and five points in the third game. And a match is made up of games, best 2 out of 3 games deciding the winner of the match.What are the rules?
At BocceNation.com we've simplified the rules and scoring to make it easier and more enjoyable. Our matches are best two out of three games. The games are the first player/team to get 10 points. In case games are tied at 1-1 (1-all), then the third game is an abbreviated tie-breaker game with the first player/team to get to five (5).How long does it take to play?
A full, two out of three game match usually lasts between 30 and 45 minutes. Time will vary with strategy, skill level and competitiveness.Who can play?
Bocce is great for players of all ages. It's social and generational. It's a great way to share time with friends, family members and meet new people. Kids as young as 5 can play and bocce is great for all ages and even for players with physical limitations or disabilities.How many players on a team?
You can have anywhere from 1-4 players per team. One vs. One is singles and pretty easy to figure out, but we suggest that 2 players on each team provides the ultimate BocceNation.com bocce experience. You and Yours vs. Me and Mine. Bring it on!
How do you play?
Play is simple and easy to learn. You are simply trying to get your bocce ball as close as possible to the lwb (little white ball) spot, jack, pallino, pallina. At the same time, your opponents are doing the same thing. For rules and how to play click here
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