Croqkick is one of my favorite games in this extensive collection of "Giant Games" from Lettuce Make Thyme. One of. There's also Giant Ludo to consider as well as, of course, a similarly giant game of Snakes and Ladders. The thing is, when games get giant, the fun gets bigger. Why? Because: 1) more of you is involved (body, mind, relationships), 2) you can't take the game seriously. Which means that despite your most competitive urges, the focus remains firmly on the sheer, unmitigated silliness of it all, and 3) you don't have to learn anything in order to play - because you already know the game writ small.

Croqkick is an obvious, and elegant example of all of the above. So, there are no mallets. So, as your P.E. teacher might say, the game helps develop soccer skills. And if you're in the UK or within cheap shipping distance, you can buy the game here, as well - "6 x giant metal hoops, 4 colored footballs, and a wooden winning post. All packed in a canvas carry bag."

This whole giant backyard game thing seems to be a European phenomenon. Lettuce Make Thyme is in Canada. One step closer for Amerikind.

from Bernie DeKoven, funsmith

Labels: Family Game, fun, sports