There is nothing quite like being outdoors enjoying some family time. Whether it’s lounging by the pool or going on an adventure, summertime is all about getting out and having some fun with your loved ones.
We have rounded up a few games that will continue to provide hours of enjoyment for the whole family through the end of the summer.
Here’s a look:
Pickleball is one of the hottest sports out there today. Long work hours and unpredictable weather here in New England often make it challenging to enjoy some playtime, there’s a new way to enjoy the sport indoors. Introducing Pepper Pong, a fun alternative to the exhilarating sport.
The tabletop game can be set up essentially anywhere you go. The game combines the best parts of pickleball with indoor table tennis and can be easily set up anywhere from a kitchen table to the floor. As noise complaints have increased over the years as a result of the pickleball explosion, this portable game offers a quieter version that can be played virtually on any flat surface indoors or outside.
Just prop open the free-standing fence and set it up on a picnic table or kitchen table. Players use the rackets to hit the ball over the fence to score points. What makes this fun for all ages is the ball is softer and 30 percent larger than a ping pong ball, so it is easier to hit and gives it more lift.
Another fun reason to stay outdoors this summer is PaddleSmash.
Similar to pickleball and spikeball, this portable game is designed for four players for the most fun, but two players can easily enjoy as well. This might be the most fun we had getting the family out of the house and enjoying some exercise.
Designed for kids over 12 years of age, the game was created with some fun competition in mind. PaddleSmash can be enjoyed anywhere you want to set it up. Take it to the beach or have some fun in your backyard.
Parents will also love the easy setup of this game. It’s lightweight and comes with a foldable court that carries all of the components. The package includes a court, net, four paddles, and two balls.
There is something about water guns that takes everyone right back to their own childhood. Memories quickly conjure up playing outside with the neighbors running around for hours on end.
GelBlaster has taken the water gun concept to a new and even more fun level if that’s possible. The company was founded by a dad during the pandemic. His kids were addicted to Fortnite, so he wanted to give them something that they would not only find fun but were able to enjoy outside while getting some exercise.
The Gel Blaster Surge uses eco-friendly Gellets that are non-toxic, mess free and won’t stain your clothes. The rechargeable toy blasters are designed for kids over nine years old. Each blaster uses colorful water-based gel pellets that quickly disintegrate on contact leaving no mess or cleanup.
They even have a collection of glow in the dark Gellets for extra fun at night.
