Description
This kids' wooden croquet set shrinks the classic lawn game down to a size that fits a living room floor. It has four wooden mallets, four brightly painted balls in red, yellow, green and blue, a pair of striped wooden posts and a set of black metal wire hoops, each standing on two wooden feet. Every mallet head carries painted bands in one of the four ball colours, so each player knows at a glance which mallet and ball are theirs. The pale natural wood and the bold primary colours give it a cheerful, traditional look that we think suits a toy cupboard better than another plastic game.
It is best suited for indoor use, so this is a croquet set for rainy afternoons rather than the lawn. Clear a stretch of floor in the living room, playroom or a wide hallway, stand the hoops and posts wherever you like, and you have a course in a few minutes. Because the hoops can be set close together or far apart, the course can be as gentle or as tricky as the players want, and moving them round keeps each game feeling fresh. Children can play on their own terms, and grown-ups tend to find it hard to resist joining in for a round or two.
The mallets, balls and posts are made of wood and the hoops are black metal wire set into wooden feet. The wood is left natural, with the colour kept to the balls and the painted stripes. To keep the set looking its best, wipe the pieces with a soft dry cloth after play and store them somewhere dry. Everything packs back into its box afterwards, which makes tidying up quick and helps keep the hoops in shape. It makes a fun present for a child who loves a game, and we like to wrap it with a note challenging them to the first match.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Wood & metal |
| Length |
22.7cm |
| Width |
18.2cm |
| Height |
3.2cm |
| Weight |
0.116KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
What pieces come in this croquet set?
The set has four wooden mallets, four painted balls in red, yellow, green and blue, two striped wooden posts and a set of black wire hoops on wooden feet.
Can this croquet set be played outside?
It is best suited for indoor use, so we suggest setting up the course on a clear stretch of floor in a living room, playroom or hallway.
What is the croquet set made of?
The mallets, balls and posts are wood, and the hoops are black metal wire fixed into small wooden feet so they stand up on the floor.
How do players tell their mallets and balls apart?
Each mallet head has painted bands in red, yellow, green or blue, matching one of the four balls, so every player can spot their own pieces quickly.
How should I look after the wooden pieces?
As good practice for wood, wipe the pieces with a soft dry cloth after play and keep the set somewhere dry, packed back in its box between games.