By Scott Enman

Brooklyn has long been the mecca of all things hip, trendy and outside the box. One competitor prepares to take a shot at Floyd. Photo courtesy of Floyd In Brooklyn, where the center of the universe is continuously being carved anew, the most popular nightlife venues today feature a pair of antiquated games thought only to be played by those of retirement age.

The borough's trendiest young professionals, however, are flocking to play these old-fashioned pastimes known as bocce and shuffleboard. Those who grew up in the Italian-influenced neighborhoods of South Brooklyn became accustomed to games of bocce and shuffleboard in the corners of parks.

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