Boules, which is generally played using metal balls, is a great outdoor game – playable in a small area it’s ideal for the garden. Boules, in case you couldn’t guess, is a French word and it’s one of their more popular outdoor games, often found being played in virtually any open space. The most popular form of the game tends to be petanque, but other variants include boule lyonnaise. The aim of the game is to your heavy metal ball as near as possible to the plastic/wooden jack. You take it in turns and the one nearest the jack at the end wins. You can also measure the distance and score the game by awarding points dependant on the balls nearest the jack. It’s a great game and very easy to pick up. If you’re looking to buy a garden boules set then check out the options below along with some of the cheapest prices online.