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    Bocce + Lawn Games

    Backyard fun. Senior leagues.

    Bocce ball

    • Italian outdoor classic.
    • Throw 4 balls per team.
    • Closest to small "pallino" ball wins.
    • $50-100 set on Amazon.
    • Play on grass, sand, dirt.
    • Senior leagues common.

    Cornhole

    • Toss bean bag at hole.
    • Bag in hole = 3 points.
    • On board = 1 point.
    • $80-150 set.
    • Most popular yard game.
    • Tournaments + leagues.

    Horseshoes

    • Toss horseshoe at stake.
    • Around stake = 3 points.
    • Closer to stake = 1 point.
    • $30-60 set.
    • Old-time classic.
    • Senior centers love.

    Shuffleboard

    • Push disc to scoring zone.
    • Indoor (table) or outdoor (court).
    • Most retirement communities have.
    • Hand + eye coordination.
    • Easy on body.
    • Tournaments common.

    Croquet

    • Mallet through wickets.
    • Lawn game.
    • $100-200 set.
    • Civilized + strategic.
    • Family backyard tradition.
    • Birthday parties.

    Find leagues

    • Senior centers — frequent leagues.
    • Italian-American clubs — bocce.
    • VFW + American Legion — leagues.
    • City parks + rec departments.
    • Nextdoor — neighborhood matches.
    • Meetup app — local groups.

    Senior Olympics

    National Senior Games biennial — over 25 sports including bocce, horseshoes, cornhole. State qualifiers. Compete with peers. Lifetime memories. nsga.com. Most cities have monthly senior tournaments. Light competitive + social. Builds friendships. Free or low-cost.