Build confidence, test your skills,and create lasting memories.It’s time to play and get the whole family involved. Whether you’re indoors on a rainy day, basking in a sunny backyard, or enjoying a night out, these five games are perfect for all ages and abilities.Get ready for fun!
1. Enormous Entertainment.
Live large with this super-sized version of beer pong. Red trash cans stand in for the traditional party cups, and a soccer ball substitutes for the ping pong ball. Line up for a foul shot and score! Enter the tournament to take home the glory and the prizes. Monster Pong, free to play, Jimmy G’s Beverly Hills Tavern, 710 Old Fritztown Rd., Sinking Spring, 610.777.4516. beverlyhillstavern.biz
2. Get Hooked.
Hang up the bamboo backstop, attach the hook, and mount the ring on a string. Take a deep breath and take aim. Watch the pendulum swing and try to catch it on the hook. Enhance your hand-eye coordination skills as you get in the zone with this captivating game. Tiki Toss, $29.99, Apollo Pools, 3711 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, 610.779.1228. apollo-pools.com
3. Think Outside the Box.
Hot lava, a cliff and an ogre are standing in your way. How will you get home? Players age 5 and up are armed with unusual tools like cookies, a cushion, an umbrella and a puppet. Put on a show, float through the air, and think creatively to find the solution. Obstacles, $18, It’s a Gift!, 720 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.373.0960. itsagift.org
4. Stretch Your Horizons.
Enjoy a new twist in family games. Grab the elastic bands and stand in a circle. Kick the spinner and step over or under the colored bands. Once you’re all tied up, it’s time to untangle! Communication is key. Work as a team and get back to your original positions. Twangled, $26, Evelyn & Harriette’s, 1232 Oysterdale Rd., Oley, 610.987.6055.
5. Right on Cue.
Make your home a recreation hot spot. These luxurious pool tables feature cues, balls and your choice of felt color. Rack, break and get a new angle on geometry. Hone your skills. Learn trick shots. There’s a physics lesson here, and it ends with sinking the ball in the pocket. Pool tables, starting at $1,999.99, RR Games, 531 Ben Franklin Highway West, Birdsboro, 610.582.1503. rrgames.com
