Outdoor, Boule & Boccia games

Boule, boccia & outdoor games: say goodbye to garden boredom

When the days get longer, the sun slowly gains more strength and nature awakens, spring marks the beginning of the season for yard games. A wonderful time associated with lots of fun together in the fresh air! Boule, Boccia & Outdoor games from Zoch bring boundless play fun to the garden and enrich barbecues, children's birthday parties, trips to the park and afternoons outdoors with the whole family.

Crossboule: an exciting twist on a classic

While most people are familiar with boules, you may not have heard of crossboule. It is a variation of the classic game of boules that can be played both indoors and outdoors. This is because the balls in Crossboule are made of soft textile materials. Unlike conventional boules and boccia, there is no risk of ruining the expensive parquet floor with the cross versions of the two game hits.

Basically, the aim of boules - and also of Crossboule - is to place one's own playing balls as close as possible to a so-called target ball. To achieve this, the balls are thrown out of a throwing circle that marks the spatial boundary for the player. The player whose ball is closest to the target ball at the end wins. The beauty of it: boules can be played one against one as well as in teams. 

Who should play boules, boccia & yard games?

On average, children from around six years of age can master our boules, lawn bowls & outdoor games. Much younger kids, on the other hand, often still have difficulties throwing the Crossboule balls accurately. It's best to check the age recommendations for the individual products and compare them with your child's developmental level.

Apart from age, the suitability of lawn games also depends on the interests of your child. The exciting outdoor games are particularly appealing to kids who like to spend time in the fresh air anyway, enjoy movement and like to compete directly with an opponent or an opposing team. However, boules, lawn bowls, and outdoor games are also a great way to motivate less active children to get active outdoors. However Crossboule is not just for kids, it is also a fantastic outdoor game for adults.

The multifaceted benefits of boule, boccia & outdoor games

Your child will benefit from playing our lawn games in the following ways:

Cognitive development

Crossboule, boccia and Co. train your child's cognitive skills. Your child is encouraged to perceive the respective game situations precisely and to assess its options for action. So it is not only physically, but also on a cognitive level.

Social interaction

Outdoor games for families and friends are made for playing together. Your child learns how to work in teams, how to coordinate, how to perceive the needs of the other players and how to handle conflicts in a solution-oriented way. 

Concentration enhancement

When playing lawn bowls and crossboule, your child has to use all their concentration to aim, coordinate their movements and think of strategies. This improves concentration and attention span.

Fine motor skills development

Of course, the outdoor games appeal to your child's fine motor skills. Aiming and throwing require dexterous movements that put your child's fine motor skills to the test.

Hand-eye coordination

In addition, the games train hand-eye coordination. Your child learns to coordinate what it sees with the movements of its arm and hand. This is an important skill, especially regarding the central content of school education, such as writing. 

Fresh air exercise

Boules, boccia & lawn games invite your child to spend time in the fresh air. Even as a camping game, Crossboule is a great option. Motivate your kid to go outside and get active!

The importance of outdoor activities

Why is it crucial to offer children activities in the fresh air in the first place? The following reasons in particular speak for this:

Physical and psychological growth

Exercising has a positive effect on physical and mental development. Maybe you know this from yourself: After you have exercised outside, you simply feel better. The stimulation of movement gets the circulation going and encourages you to try out new patterns of movement, while the varied activity inspires the mind.

Combating sedentary lifestyles

In our society, we spend more and more time sitting, for example at school, in front of the TV and doing homework. By offering your child boccia, boules, Crossboule & games to play outside, you create a counterbalance that contributes to a healthy balance in everyday life.

Stress management

Exercise outdoors is a wonderful remedy for stress. Playing with movement can help your child get rid of excess energy, relieve the stress of the day, and find more balance.

Environmental awareness

Finally, spending time in the fresh air raises your child's environmental awareness – so get outside and into nature!

Shopping guide for boules, lawn bowls & outdoor games

You should think about the following aspects before you buy outdoor games:

Players, duration, and set-up

Depending on how many players you want to play with, different products come into question. Also find out about the average duration of a game run and how much time it takes to set up the game.

Material quality

You should not compromise on the material: Choose a lawn game made of high-quality materials that are suitable for outdoor use, harmless to health and pleasant to the touch.

Design

The design should be both appealing and functional. If you like, you can involve your child in the choice of a product to make sure they like the colour scheme.            

Accessories

Have a close look at which accessories are required for playing. In addition, take the scope of delivery into consideration to find out whether certain accessories may need to be purchased separately.

Variety

Choose a game that is as varied as possible and doesn't get boring quickly. This is the case with crossboule, for example, as it can be played one against one, in teams and in many locations.

Discover the Zoch outdoor games collection

In the boules, boccia & outdoor games' category, we present you with a variety of innovative, well-thought-out play materials for outdoor fun. All our products meet the highest standards of quality and product safety and are produced in an environmentally friendly way using harmless recycled materials. They are highly durable and made to be used intensively for years. Below, we have a brief look at one of our particularly popular outdoor products:

Crossboule “jungle edition”

One target ball, six game balls and endless possibilities: The Crossboule "jungle" playset equips two players with utensils for exciting rounds of boules and inspires with a colourful, creative design. The soft balls add a third dimension to classic boules and open the door to many new game scenarios.

Conclusion: outdoor games – the perfect fusion of nature, community, and fun

Whether in the garden at home, in the park or on holiday: with boules, boccia & outdoor games from Zoch, fun is not neglected! Show your child how much fun playing in the fresh air can be, create shared experiences and enjoy nature while playing together. When you choose an outdoor game from Zoch, you get a high-quality, lovingly designed product “made in Fürth, Germany” and set the course for maximum playing enjoyment.

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FAQ: All about boules, boccia & outdoor games

What is an outdoor game?

Generally, games are called outdoor games if you can play them outdoors – for example in the garden or in the park.

What outdoor and movement games exist for children?

The choice is huge in this area! For example, there are throwing games such as boccia and boules, classic ball games (football, volleyball and co.) as well as bouncing and jumping games, which include French elastic and jumping rope.

What games can you play outside without materials?

Even if you don't have any suitable play materials presently, you can implement great game ideas outside. For example, how about playing tag, hide and seek or a race?

What is the difference between boules and boccia?

The rules of the two well-known outdoor games differ only slightly. The most significant difference is that boules usually uses heavy metal balls, while boccia can also be played with plastic balls.