Rolle bolle is played on a flat court typically made of
natural soil, crushed
limestone, or
pavement. Two stakes (or "pegs") Stakes can be between in diameter and are made of wood (such as a
baseball bat pounded into the ground), Traditional bolles are made of wood, however other materials can be used such as hardened rubber or molded plastic. Bolles are
machined with a taper, which causes them to roll in an
elliptical fashion. Rolle bolle is played by two teams of 3–4 players each. Games are broken up by rounds; each round is an opportunity for a single team to score points. In a round, players from opposing teams take turns rolling their bolle towards the stake at the far end of the court. At the end of each round, when all players have rolled their bolles, points are awarded to the team with the closest bolle(s) to the stake. The next round then begins in the same manner, aiming for the other stake. The first team to score a set number of points (typically 8) is the winner.
Scoring A round is complete when both teams have played all of their bolles. If the round finishes then the team with the closest bolle wins the round and scores one point for each of its bolles that is closer to the jack than other team's closest bolle. The first team to a predetermined number of points is the winner of the game.
Strategy When rolling a bolle, there are two main strategies a player can choose between:
bowling, and
shooting. When bowling, the player (bowler) aims the bolle along an elliptical course to get as close to the stake as possible. The bowler releases the bolle underhand, with not much speed. This strategy is used for good placement for scoring. The alternative option is to shoot. When shooting, the player (shooter) aims the bolle in a straight line, directly at an opponent's bolle nearby the stake. The bolle is released underhand, but with great speed. The goal is to knock the opponents' bolle(s) away from the stake. ==Geographical distribution==