Croquet is a classic yard game that has been played for centuries all over Europe. The fact is that a game that is almost similar to the game of croquet and it originated some where in the 14th century in the ancient Rome. But at that time, the game was not given a particular name what so ever.

Croquet is a fun game, which is played in different place but the best place to play this game is an open area with neatly cut grass. You can found this typical atmosphere to play Croquet in the backyard, or a park or school. The nine wickets and two stakes in the game can be easily placed at a flat surface and it is easy to see the ball when the grass is cut short.