The objective is to throw the heavy metal balls (called boules in France, and bocce in Italy) as close as possible to the small target ball.  Garden Boule or Petanque is played all over the world on grass or sand  by both young and old.  Traditional Garden Games Petanque / Boule comes in a canvas storage bag with wooden jack, measure & instructions. Traditional Garden Games Steel Petanque Boule Professional Set8 x metal boules.1 x Jack.1 x measure cord.Canvas carry bag.Full instructions.