Chicago, IL

 While the birthplace of bocce and exact date are up for debate, the first known documentation of bocce was in 5200 B.C. with an Egyptian tomb painting that depicted two boys playing. The game spread throughout the Middle Easter and Asia, where it was eventually adopted by the Greeks and passed on to the Romans. The game was played by everyone – young or old, man or woman – thanks to its ease and versatility.
Giuseppe Garibaldi is considered The Godfather of bocce and popularized the sport in Italy. Today, it is an Olympic sport and because of its simple technique –  any age and athletic ability can succeed 

Beverly Bocce Club allows two to four players on a team. Each player is given two balls (boccia). After the opening coin flip, Team A rolls the pallino (small white ball) and follows up with one of their larger balls. Team B then rolls and continues to roll their balls until they get closer to the pallino than their opponent's ball. Once they are closer, Team A then takes their turn to roll. 

Players are awarded one point for each ball closer than the opponent's closest ball nearest to the pallino ball . Players may also throw on the fly (volo), striking the ball to move the point ball. Balls, including the pallino, may also be displaced by the balls of other players. 

Games are played to 11 with Championship round games to 15.