The Ten Best Garden Games

2. Water Bomb Combat - £4.99
Cool down this summer with the ultimate water war game. Just pop these reusable cartoon-style bombs in the water and they’ll just soak it right up.
www.iwantoneofthose.com; 0844 573 7070

3. Giant Lawn Darts - £29.99
Play darts on a giant scale outside. Land the darts in the rings and hit the bull’s-eye for extra points. This version comes in a three-player set.
www.gardengames.co.uk; 0870 150 1511

4. Garden Croquet - £29.50
The archetypal British garden game that is as fun as it is challenging. It’s the classic way to idle away a summer afternoon in style.
www.marksandspencer.com; 0845 609 0200

5. Smite - £29.50
The aim in Smite is to score 50 points by knocking down the numbered pins. An addictive garden game that is sure to be a winner.
www.nickys-nursery.co.uk; 01843 600 972

6. Giant Tumble Tower - £69
A giant-sized version of Jenga, this game takes dexterity, nerves of steel and more than a little luck. The set builds a tower more than four feet tall and comes with a canvas carry-bag.
www.johnlewis.com; 08456 049 049

7. Boules - from £10
Another classic, this time imported from France. These sets – of four, six or eight chrome steel boules – come in a robust carry-case, or the less expensive zip-case option.
www.jaques.co.uk; 01732 500 200 

8. Quoits - £18
Played by the Romans and in the Victorian parlour, quoits has grown as a garden game. It can be played with one stake or with more for better chances of getting the target.
www.mastergames.com; 01727 855 058

9. Swingball - £30
An all-time favourite that can be enjoyed in the smallest of gardens, swingball is a great way to get everyone in the family playing together. Simple but fun.
www.dobbies.co.uk; 0844 840 8402 

10. Kubb - £33.90
This Swedish game plays like a cross between skittles and tennis. Don’t worry if your lawn leaves a lot to be desired – kubb can be played on sand, concrete and even ice.
www.mastergames.com; 01727 855 058