The traditional sport of Cantabria is the game of "bolos" (skittles) in its four forms: "bolo palma", "pasabolo tablón", "pasabolo losa" and "bolo pasiego". The first one is the most widespread, exceeding regional nature and reaching the eastern zone of Asturias and also being the most complex in its game rules. The existence of "boleras" or skittle rings is important in every Cantabrian township, often being near the church or the village pub. Since the late 1980s, skittle play has consolidated with the reinforcement of skittle schools, revamped by different town councils and Cantabrian institutions, various competitions, and media coverage.