The Franklin Sports Recreational Croquet Set is a classically styled set perfect for just-for-fun players. Includes everything you need to quickly and easily set up a game on our backyard lawn or at the park. Designed for up to four players, this set includes four molded plastic balls, four wood mallets with capped heads, two goal stakes, nine square-topped wickets, and a carry bag for convenient storage and transport. This set is sanctioned by the United States Croquet Association and also includes rules for setup and game play. Feel free to follow those rules or to invoke an arcane set of "house rules" to better frustrate your opponents. It's all in good fun!