Amid an invasion of players from England, Victoria, Queensland, Newcastle and the Blue Mountains, Wagga's Josh Willsher was able to share the spotlight.

Teaming with players from Kew in Melbourne and Newcastle, Willsher pulled off a triumph in the triples event.

Earlier, the five-player team from Kew and Essendon captured the main title in a game described as a croquet version of pool.

Wagga Croquet Club stalwart Peter Lloyd said gate-ball was a variation of mainstream croquet, but equally difficult.

Lloyd said comparing gate-ball to "pool on lawn" was succinct and apt.

"Gate-ball is played with numbered balls," Lloyd said.

"One team has the even numbers and the other team the odd numbers.

"It's like pool because the players can knock the opponent's ball out of the way."

With three gates on the green, the teams of five players are required to deliver the balls through the opening before nailing the "centre peg" or "goal".

In yesterday's final, the Essendon-Kew team beat Tambourine Mountain Raptors 9-7, while Willsher's team romped home 19-7 in the triples.

Lloyd said the two-day tournament had attracted top players.

"Some of them were using the event as a lead-up to the world championships in Japan," he said.

"Gate-ball is very popular in Asia, but is only getting off the ground in Australia."

Now in its second year, the Wagga tournament is helping to raise awareness of the sport.