The 10 Best Croquet Sets for Backyard Fun
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If you've ever had the urge to try your hand at croquet, this simple backyard game is available in sets for the whole family to enjoy. While similar games had been played for years, the sport was officially dubbed "croquet" in London in the mid-1800s. Croquet involves using a mallet to hit a ball through a series of hoops in the least amount of strokes. Sounds easy, but like mini-golf or pool, sometimes the deceptively simple games can be tricky, especially when other players can hit your balls to ruin your next move. Croquet sets come in many color and size options, with mallets and balls for four to eight players, plus racks or bags for storage. We've rounded up our favorite picks below so you can get started with this backyard fun.