Lovian boules

Lovian boules, Lovian petanque, or simply boules in Lovia, is a typically Lovian sport. Lovian boules is a form of boules where the goal is, while standing with the feet together in a special zone, to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet. The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel, but can also be played on grass or other surfaces. The game is related to the French petanque, the Italian bocce, and bowls in the Commonwealth.

History
Petanque has always been a popular sport in Lovia, especially in Noble City. In the 1920s, the famous West End Petanque Association was founded, increasing the sport's popularity. The original way of playing remained in the Noble City Bay Area, but was adjusted in other parts of the country. In Train Village, Newhaven, and Kinley, the sport was widely adapted, including several adjustments. The game became known as Lovian boules, Lovian petanque, or just boules. The game lost its importance in the late 1950s, and Noble City petanque became the best known variety of boules. In 1993 the original ruleset of Lovian boules was reintroduced in Noble City and June 2008, the game was finally adopted by a sports club, the Lord European Sport Association.