Description
This steel boules game set fits the classic French game into a zip travel case small enough to slip into a beach bag, a rucksack or the glovebox. The boules are steel with a bright polished silver finish and grooved bands around each ball, and they come with a wooden jack to aim at and a measuring cord with a red plastic end for settling the close calls. The case itself is grey nylon with a black zip and black trim, with BOULES embroidered across one side in navy lettering. Zipped up, the whole mini set is 12cm long, 7.7cm wide and 4cm high, and it weighs 348g.
Because it packs down so small, this is a game we would keep for days out: a picnic in the park, an afternoon on the beach, a campsite pitch or the garden of a holiday cottage. Toss the jack, take turns pitching your boules as close to it as you can, and let the measuring cord settle who wins each round. The rules are easy to pick up, so it suits a mixed group of friends and makes a gentle, sociable way to fill a sunny hour. Between trips it sits happily on a shelf at home without taking up the room a full-size set needs.
Inside, the case is lined in black with dividers that hold each boule in its own compartment, so they travel without knocking against one another, and the zip runs right round the edge so it opens wide for packing. After a game on sand or damp grass, we would wipe the boules over and dry them with a soft cloth before zipping them away, and the nylon case can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. It is an easy present to wrap, and a cheerful one for anyone who loves a lazy afternoon outdoors with a little friendly competition.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Travel case: nylon, metal & plastic; boules: steel; jack ball: wood; measuring cord: fabric & plastic |
| Length |
12cm |
| Width |
7.7cm |
| Height |
4cm |
| Weight |
0.348KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the boules set when it is packed away?
Zipped up with everything inside, the set is 12cm long, 7.7cm wide and 4cm high, small enough for a beach bag, rucksack or glovebox.
What are the boules made of?
The boules are steel with a bright polished silver finish and grooved bands around each ball, while the jack is made of wood.
Does it come with a jack and a measuring cord?
Yes, the set includes a wooden jack to aim at and a measuring cord with a red plastic end for judging which boule sits closest.
What is the travel case like?
The case is grey nylon with a black zip and trim and navy embroidered lettering, and inside it is lined in black with dividers that keep each boule in its own compartment.
How heavy is the set?
The whole set weighs 348g, so it adds very little to a bag on a day out, a picnic or an afternoon at the beach.
How should I look after the boules?
After a game on sand or damp grass, wipe the steel boules over and dry them with a soft cloth before zipping them back into the case.