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The Ten Best Garden games
Independent, The (London), May 22, 2008 by PRU WINTER
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1 Trampoline from 39.99
You can't go wrong with trampolines: everyone loves to bounce. A range of sizes are available and each comes with safety enclosures, so you won't hurt yourself while doing a pike jump.
www.argos.co.uk; 0845 640 0800
2 Water Bomb Combat 4.99
Cool down this summer with the ultimate water war game. Just pop these reusable cartoon-style bombs in the water and they'll just soak it right up.
www.iwantoneofthose.com; 0844 573 7070
3 Giant Lawn Darts 29.99
Play darts on a giant scale outside. Land the darts in the rings and hit the bull's-eye for extra points. This version comes in a three-player set.
www.gardengames.co.uk; 0870 150 1511
4 Garden Croquet 29.50
The archetypal British garden game that is as fun as it is challenging. It's the classic way to idle away a summer afternoon in style.
www.marksandspencer.com; 0845 609 0200
5 Smite 29.50
The aim in Smite is to score 50 points by knocking down the numbered pins. An addictive garden game that is sure to be a winner.
www.nickys-nursery.co.uk; 01843 600 972
6 Giant Tumble Tower 69
A giant-sized version of Jenga, this game takes dexterity, nerves of steel and more than a little luck. The set builds a tower more than four feet tall and comes with a canvas carry-bag.
www.johnlewis.com; 08456 049 049
7 Boules from 10
Another classic, this time imported from France. These sets - of four, six or eight chrome steel boules - come in a robust carry- case, or the less expensive zip-case option.
www.jaques.co.uk; 01732 500 200
8 Quoits 18
Played by the Romans and in the Victorian parlour, quoits has grown as a garden game. It can be played with one stake or with more for better chances of getting the target.
www.mastergames.com; 01727 855 058
9 Swingball 30
An all-time favourite that can be enjoyed in the smallest of gardens, swingball is a great way to get everyone in the family playing together. Simple but fun.
www.dobbies.co.uk; 0844 840 8402
10 Kubb 33.90
This Swedish game plays like a cross between skittles and tennis. Don't worry if your lawn leaves a lot to be desired - kubb can be played on sand, concrete and even ice.
www.mastergames.com; 01727 855 058
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