Rules of the games

Golf croquet is a game that only requires basic shot making skills.  It is a great choice as a social format.  For a synopsis of the game, click here.  The link to rules on this page takes you to the Home page of the World Croquet Federation website. This site includes information on many croquet topics from an international perspective.

To go directly to the complete set of Golf Croquet rules, click here.

This is a game that requires more stategy and additional shot making skills  than Golf Croquet.  It is played mostly in the United States and is similar to Association Croquet.  For a synopsis of the game including a link to a copy of the complete set of American rules, click here.

This is the competition game that is played in the rest of the world, as well as in the United States. For a synopsis of the game including a link to a copy of the complete set of International rules, click here.

This is the backyard croquet we played as kids with more formalized rules.  For a synopsis of the game and complete rules, click here.

Looking for a game that goes beyond Golf Croquet but is easier to learn than 6 Wicket croquet.  The rules summarry is only 2 pages.  Aussie Croquet is becoming popular in many clubs around the country.  Contact Richard Watson if you want to try it.