If a player doesn't get even one of their balls closest to the jack on their turn, they drop out of the game.
Taistelupetankki players describe the game as "continuing where pétanque left off".
The first proper throwing round is started by the player who has either of their balls the furthest away from the jack.
Contrary to normal pétanque, it is allowed to jump during the throw, provided that the player lands on the same spot where they started from.
The game can last from five minutes to an hour, depending on the circumstances (skill, terrain conditions, weather, number of successful knocks, the players' mental state...) The players act as judges themselves, in order to reach a consensus should controversial situations arise.