Croquet
A game where players take turns using mallets to hit wooden balls through a series of hoops. Easy to learn but challenging to master, croquet offers a perfect blend of strategy and camaraderie, ensuring laughter and friendly competition for all
Hire Price
£20
Sure! Here's a simple guide to playing croquet at your wedding:
Croquet Rules
Setup
1. **Equipment**: 6 mallets, 6 balls, 9 wickets, 2 stakes.
2. **Field**: Set up the wickets and stakes in a double diamond pattern.
Objective
- Hit your ball through all the wickets in order and hit the stakes.
Turns
1. **Order**: Players take turns in a predetermined sequence.
2. **Play**: On your turn, hit the ball once. If you pass through a wicket, take another shot.
Bonus Shots
- **Wicket**: Pass through the correct wicket to earn one extra shot.
- **Roquet**: Hit another ball to earn two extra shots.
Winning
- The first player to pass through all wickets and hit both stakes wins.
Additional Rules
- **Out of Bounds**: If the ball goes out, place it one mallet length inside the boundary.
- **Roquet**: After hitting another player's ball, you can place your ball against theirs and hit again.
Etiquette
- Be respectful of others' turns.
- Have fun and enjoy the game!
This concise guide should help guests easily understand and enjoy croquet at your wedding.
A full list of rules and shot styles can be found here:
