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1.Agiant bubble kitwith a two-handle wand so you could all compete to make the biggest bubble.
Just check that no one tries to trap the dog in a soap ball prison.
Promising review:“Love this!!
The bubble mix it comes with is fantastic.”
Thomas Durant
Get it from Amazon for$15.19+(available in seven styles).
Giantvilleis a small business that designs oversize versions of classic children’s games.
Promising review:“Perfect game for the family!
Everyone really enjoys it.
Perfect size and quality.”
Julka
Get it from Amazon for$35.95+(available in seven size and color options).
Reviewers note that this is a surefire hit at large family gatherings.
Promising review:“This inflatable skee-ball was an absolute hit for our whole family!!
It’s quick, hassle-free, and easy enough for me to do, which says a lot.
The set comes with four balls, so no need to worry about searching for extras.
FoXyAF
Get it from Amazon for$119.35.
4.Oversize Uno cardsthat’ll make the “take four” card even more daunting.
Just like the regular Uno game, this is good for two to 10 players.
Also check out thisgiant playing card set.
Promising review:“We are an Uno family and have way too many decks already.
So we decided to get another deck anyway and have a s’mores and giant Uno game night.
Jav M
Get it from Amazon for$13.99(also available in an NFL theme).
5.Agiant inflatable footballyour miniature Mannings will love running down the field.
It comes with a stand, so you might practice kicking it without having a Charlie Brown moment.
Promising review:“This was perfect at our Super Bowl party.
IDK who liked it more, the kids or adults.
The kickstand is three pieces so that was quick and easy to fill.
Thick material so it wont rip easily.
Was delivered very quickly as well.”
Shiloh
Get it from Amazon for$14.99.
6.Aninflatable bull chipperthat lets golfers practice their swing by aiming balls at a Velcro-like dart board.
Swooc Gamesis a small business that was born out of a garage in Florida in 2015.
Promising review:“I would give it six stars!
It was a huge hit at our party for late teens and twenties.
Heavy duty quality easy to inflate and easy to take down.
The only issue is that we demolished the balls pretty quickly.”
Jana Wettig
Get it from Amazon for$149.99.
Now where can you buy a giant drinking bird toy?
Promising review:“I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this.
My family plays it out in our yard all the time.
We use my son’s wooden trains for Mexican train.
I bought a second set since it is only double six, and we have a large family.
If they make a double 12 set, I want that too.”
Jenn8604
Get it from Amazon for$47.54.
8.Agame of Chutes and Ladderswhere the game board is a blanket, and the die is inflatable.
It may not be Eels and Escalators, but reviewers loved playing with their kids.
Promising review:“This is made of thick vinyl, like a quality pool toy or liner.
It is large enough to stand on each square comfortably.
The die blew up quickly with a pump.
Everything fit well back into the storage bag.
It’s heavy for its size, but the durability is worth the weight.”
Karla Alfred
Get it from Amazon for$49.99.
9.Banzai Bump N' Bounce Body Bumpersto turn your children into human bumper cars.
PSA: verify helmets are worn during bump-offs.
Promising review:“Great for the kids.
The kids have been playing with this for hours.
One of them even asked if they could sleep in it.
Its great for winter indoor fun.
I highly recommend this product.”
RyanAndFaith
Get it from Amazon for$19.99.
Promising review:“Solid wood game.
Not flimsy at all.
We use this all the time for outdoor parties.
Amy
Get it from Amazon for$109.99.
Just stake it into the ground to get started.
Promising review:“My kids absolutely love the game.
The quality including the carrying bag is beyond my expectations.
They sent extra goodies with the delivery.”
Taylor Braud
Get it fromRing Leader Gameson Etsy for$89.99.
12.A2-in-1 gaming matyou can play a round of checkers on before flipping it over to play tic-tac-toe.
This game is also from the small businessSwooc Games.
It came looking just like the picture, which is always nice!
My 8-year-old loves it, especially since he was dying to learn how to play checkers!
Overall, great buy for outdoors and for a larger indoor space!”
Alex
Get it from Amazon for$39.99.
This is best for supervised kids over three years old.
It cannot be used as a lifesaver.
Promising review:“This is one of our favorite pool toys/floaties!!
It is really fun to play around on!
It is well-made and sturdy.
We used anelectric air pumpto inflate it.
I recommend that because it might take a day or two if you try it with your own mouth!
I highly recommend this for great fun in the pool!”
Get it from Amazon for$38.99.
The kit comes with a hand pump for easy inflation.
Promising review:“Such a fun activity for little kids!
The pieces are much larger than I anticipated.
I had a slight problem with the ball as it continued to lose air slowly.
Contacted seller to inquire about purchasing a replacement.
They sent a replacement quickly.
Highly recommend both the bowling game and their customer service!”
Diane Pakenham Pennington
Get it from Amazon for$29.99.
The pieces range from 16 to 25 inches tall.
you’re free to customize their weight by adding water or sand to the bases.
These things are great!
Very sturdy and solid construction much better than the set I’m replacing.
Here’s the kicker this morning, I went to fill the bases with water and assemble the pieces.
Turns out one of the bishops and one of the pawns were missing.
I messaged the company via the order page here on Amazon, and they replied within minutes!
Amazing product and amazing customer service.
If you’re on the fence about this purchase, DO IT!
You won’t be disappointed.”
Scot
Get it from Amazon for$450.
16.Aninflatable Saturn toythat little ones can crawl and scamper on like giant invading aliens.
Kids can have fun and practice balancing by rocking or bouncing on the 8-foot toy.
It comes with six handles, so up to three space invaders can hang on at once.
Promising review:“This is so worth it!
I bought it for my 6-year-old for her birthday, and both of my kids love it.
They spend so much time on it; it’s so wonderful to see them out there.”
Alma Pantaloukas
Get it from Amazon for$117.99.
17.Aninflatable canvasfor your kiddo’s messiest masterpieces.
Promising review:“My kids play on this every time its nice out.
I used an air compressor to blow it up, and so far, it has been quite durable.
No punctures yet, even though my kids get pretty rough with it.
I would recommend not using it on a windy day because it flies away pretty easily.”
Alexander Lewis
Get it from Amazon for$44.99.
18.Agiant version of Sorry!to make family game night more active (and competitive).
Promising review:“I purchased this for our adult game night, and it was a huge hit!
The giant pieces made it so much fun to play.
Promising review:“My family loves outdoor games.
This set looks well made.
The dice have a good weight witha size not too big for kids and not too small for adults.
I love the collapsible bucket as well.
Both cards are made of what looks like a water-resistant cardstock.
It also includes a dry-erase marker.
Can’t wait to use it!!
Will update the post if anything changes.”
Gianna
Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
