Bocce is a simple game that finds its roots in ancient Rome and 2,500 years later, it is still popular with people of all ages. Bocce ranks as second, next to soccer, as the great Italian national pastime.

In fact, other than soccer, forms of bocce are played in more countries around the world than any other ball game. The game has been played by emperors, admirals, generals, poets, sculptors, scientists and popes.