GAMES & RULES
Six-Wicket Croquet
Six-wicket croquet is the complex sport played at croquet clubs all over the world with six wickets, one stake, and rectangular courts. It calls for well-maintained and level lawns cut very short and involves complex strategy and advanced shot-making skills. Using only four balls and two or four players, the variations of this game are usually played with heavyweight, high-quality equipment available from specialized manufacturers and suppliers.​
American Croquet
This American game is played regularly by five to ten thousand people in the United States and Canada at approximately 600 venues, ranging from modest lawns at public and private facilities to large multi-lawn facilities at sports clubs, country clubs, and resorts. Read a brief synopsis, or look up the official rules, of American Croquet.​
Association Croquet
This is the game played around the world and in most international competitions. Association Croquet is generally played in the major croquet-playing countries of England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Egypt, and the European nations. Read a brief synopsis, or look up the official rules, of Association Croquet.​
Golf Croquet
Golf Croquet is a version of the game that is very popular due to the fact that new players can be introduced to the game rather quickly and can begin playing after learning just a few basic concepts and skills. As players progress and more advanced shooting skills and tactics are developed, Golf Croquet provides limitless challenges and competition. It engages a broad range of ages and skill levels. What sets Golf Croquet apart from other codes of the game is that play is continuous with each player taking one turn at a time. This provides great interaction between players whether they are in a casual social game at their club or, playing highly strategic shots in an international competition. Read a brief synopsis, or look up the official rules, of Golf Croquet.
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Nine-Wicket Croquet
Nine-wicket croquet is the casual, social form of croquet played by millions across North America with the traditional nine wickets, two stakes, and double-diamond court. It is usually played on long grass or other slow or irregular surfaces in backyards or public parks. Using up to six balls and as many players, the many varieties of this game are usually played with lightweight, inexpensive 6-ball sets popularly available. Read a brief synopsis of Nine-Wicket Croquet.
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