So far, so simple, but how exactly do you get started?īelow, we’ll outline everything you need to start playing bocce ball with your friends and family, including essential equipment, a break down of the rules, and, of course, how to win. Win more frames than your opponents, and victory is yours. Throw a single small ball (known as a Palino or “jack”) and whoever gets their larger balls closest to it wins the frame. Watching a game from the sidelines, Bocce Ball rules can seem somewhat baffling, but as you’ll soon discover in this guide, it’s one of the easiest games in the world to get to grips with, making it an ideal game for playing with kids and grownups of all ages.