Longer game

If you want to play a longer game then you can choose the 26 point game. In this version each side tries to score 12 hoop points for each ball and the 2 peg points. The first six hoop points are as in the basic garden croquet then the hoops are played in the reverse direction see diagram B . The position of the red topped hoop If used is moved so that it denotes the final hoop . This version is the one used for most major Association Croquet Championships.The game played under basic Garden Croquet Rules is sometimes called 14 Point Croquet.