Social play is basically two people up to a large group of people getting together to play the game but not in a scheduled league or tournament competition. The social group is split into 2 teams per court (1 to 4 players per team).

 Bocce Standards Association has no reason to set specific standard rules for social play since there are no officials or captains to enforce the rules. However, the Bocce Standards Association does recommend that social players use the General Play Description and the applicable Standard Rules for Leagues and Tournaments so that they become familiar with the way the sport should be played.