I have been wanting my grandchildren to get off of the couch and stop watching TV and playing all of those video games. So, I came up with a plan. I started buying lots of outdoor games in the sporting goods area of Amazon. I really hit the jackpot when that same week they had a special 10% off of all items bought in that area and with free shipping! Who could beat that. So I saved time,I got the items at a special sale price,on top of Amazon's usual low price, free shipping,no tax, traffic, lines and high priced gas to deal with. I was in heaven.Getting back, I want to get them into the sun and have fun while getting exercise too. As a child, I remember playing Croquet with my 5 brothers and sisters for hours on end. The neighbor kids would soon join in, and many had their own sets. Before long, our entire front yard would be filled with children hitting those little wood balls through those little white plastic arches (a few years before the golden arches came along). Boy did we have fun! This is a great game. The one I purchased is a beginner set, (see below). It comes in a really nice carrying case, which will make it easy to bring the set along on our vacations, and not have to worry about the pieces getting lost. The balls are plastic coated too, which is a nice feature. The playing mallots are sturdy enough for the younger child, say (2-9). It is sold at a great price and well made, being constructed of wood, which is hard to find these days. They do make sets for older children and adults. Ok, off to the front yard!
[[ASIN:B000HKGE5I Halex Classic 4 Player Croquet Set in Carry Bag]