<P> The American rules version of croquet , another six - hoop game , is the dominant version of the game in the United States and is also widely played in Canada . It is governed by the United States Croquet Association . Its genesis is mostly in association croquet , but it differs in a number of important ways that reflect the home - grown traditions of American `` backyard '' croquet . </P>
how many hoops are used in a game of croquet
six