Push It

Designed by: Leeson George

Push It is a super-simple dexterity game based on the French garden game boule. All you need is a table to play on.

Each player takes two discs for themselves and one player places (or flicks) the jack disc to a reasonably central position. Then everyone takes turns flicking (or palming, or soft-punching) their discs from the edge of the table. Closest to the jack wins, so going last is an advantage as you can use opponents discs as ‘brakes’ for your own, knock them away, or knock the jack away.

The game can be played with 2, 3, or 4 players or – probably best – two teams of two.

Sam says

Very more-ish and fun, Push-It comes with a bespoke cardboard box but also a little take-anywhere bag. And it's a cracker! An all-ages, all-places game, with rules similar to boule but a game experience more like the classic Crokinole.

The guru's verdict

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  • Take That!

    Take That!

    For sure - your discs may be sent flying from their beautiful position adjacent to the jack.

  • Fidget Factor!

    Fidget Factor!

    None

  • Brain Burn!

    Brain Burn!

    None

  • Again Again!

    Again Again!

    Very re-playable if you like this kind of thing. Easy to pick up, quick to play.