The Woopie garden games set has three classic throwing games: balls into cones, bean bags at a target and rings onto cones. 30 light, colourful pieces for the whole family.

This 3-in-1 garden games set adds variety to time together in the garden, on the beach, at a picnic or on holiday. The rules are simple and quick to explain, so even younger children can join in. All pieces are made of light, colourful plastic and pack away easily, so the set is easy to take along. The manufacturer recommends it for children aged 3 and up, and it suits kids and adults alike. It is a great alternative to screens.

What your child develops

• Accuracy. The ball, bean bag or ring has to land right on target.
• Hand-eye coordination. Your child learns to judge distance and throwing strength.
• Concentration. Every throw needs a moment of focus.
• Counting. Adding up points after each round is maths practice too.
• Playing together. Competitions teach waiting for your turn and cheering others on.

How to play

Balls into cones: players toss balls into the openings of the cones. Bean bag toss: throw the bags at the target and score points for each hit. Ring toss: throw the rings onto the coloured cones. Set targets closer for the youngest and further away for older children and adults.

Combine all three into a mini Olympics with rounds, a score sheet and a winner's ceremony. It works well for a birthday or a family party in the garden.

A great gift

The garden games set is a good gift for a family with children in spring or summer – for a birthday, Midsummer or before a holiday in the countryside.

What's in the box

• "Balls into cones" game
• "Bean bag toss" game
• "Ring toss" game

There are 30 pieces in total.

Find more toys for fresh air in our outdoor and active toys collection, or more ideas for this age in toys for 3–5 year olds.