The term 'Italian Bowling Game' is used to refer to two different games, Bocce (5 letters) and Boccie (6 letters). Bocce is a traditional Italian game that is played with eight large balls, four of which are colored differently than the other four. Players take turns throwing their balls at a smaller target ball, and the player whose ball is closest to the target ball scores points. Boccie is a variation of Bocce that is played with smaller balls and a smaller court. The goal of the game is the same as Bocce, but the rules and scoring system are slightly different. Both Bocce and Boccie are popular in Italy and are often played in parks and public spaces.