| When you are done playing in the yard and ready to hit the lake...visit our friends for a great selection of towable tubes. | |  | Lawn Games | Home » » Sportcraft Ladderball | | | | | | | Description: | | Sportcraft's ladderball adds a new kind of fun to your outdoor and indoor events. The ideal game for tailgating, camping, or your weekend backyard barbecue, this set includes two PVC ladders, six weighted bolos and game instructions. Create teams or play head to head with friends or family. The quick set up and take down allows for maximum enjoyment wherever you might be. | | | Features: | |
• Game adds fun for all ages to outdoor and indoor events
• Ideal for tailgating, camping, or your weekend backyard barbecue
• Quick set-up and take-down get you to the fun as quickly as possible
• Set includes two PVC ladders, six weighted bolos, and game instructions
• Assembled PVC ladders measure 22-by-39 inches (W x H), with a deep 35-inch base for added stability
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 22.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 35.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 39.0 inches | | Package Length:
| 26.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 10.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 6.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 36 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Inexpensive outdoor game for the whole familyApr 09, 2010
By Flaherty
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1RRBOI6DP3E06 I've never cared much for horseshoes, so I wasn't expecting to be wowed by this game. However, once I started playing I found it was highly addictive. I've had the game set up for a few weeks now and and on several occasions my daughter has talked me into a game before I leave for work, or a game after work. The ladders are very lightweight and easy to move around. I like having two ladders so they can be set up a few feet from each other side by side.
This game makes it very easy to invent your own rules. My daughter decided that since the bottom rung on the ladder seems to be the hardest to score, her rules are as follows:
Stand about 8' back from the ladder.
With each set you move back one foot until you're about 20 feet back.
Each person gets their three turns, then it's the next persons turn.
Top rung earns 10 points
Middle rung earns 50 points
Bottom rung earns 100 points
If you get one ball on each rung your score automatically doubles.
First one to get to 1000 points wins.
She also said they play this game at school. The original rules are not too difficult to follow, but I like her creativity so we play by her house rules.
I know some other reviewers have complained of the balls being really hard if you're hit by one, and I imagine if you have a rowdy five year old that might happen. Luckily, that's nothing that I have to worry about.
The game is easy to assemble, easy to move around, and won't damage your lawn. This is a great starter set for beginning ladderball players, home use, and family reunion type events. If you're looking for a sturdy ladderball set that be played daily (such as for school P.E. class) you might want to invest a bit more on a sturdier set.
17 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Fun lawn game, but not completely as advertised....Mar 29, 2010
By Michael Jandrok
Pros:
Easy to assemble. Took me about ten minutes out of the box following the directions provided.
Fun game, easy to play for just about any age range. You do have to throw and bend a lot, though, so be aware if you have any issues with those tasks. If you like horseshoes or washers, you'll probably like this. It's a laid-back sort of activity.
Mobile and easy to store. I just took the bottom stand rails off and plopped it in a corner, then I just put the bottom back on whenever we want to play. Takes up less space that way and it's easier to transport.
Cons:
The bolos are not soft as stated. The balls are hard like a golf ball, which is as it should be. You have to have some weight on the bolos to make them fly right. There is a plastic coating on the balls, but it doesn't really soften them. Be careful throwing around younger kids.
This is is NOT pipe grade PVC. It's fairly light and a little on the flimsy side. It's not too bad but I've seen roadside sets made from thicker PVC that will withstand a lot more punishment than this stand will. I don't know how long this set will last with repeated use. Like any PVC product, don't leave it out in the sunlight as it will eventually break the plastic down.
It's ok, but I'd build or buy a more sturdy set for long-term use. You might pick this up if you're looking to try the game out to see if you'd like it. These games are fun at school fairs or fund-raisers.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Fun, with some caveatsJun 25, 2010
By Eric C. Sedensky
"late-to-jazz musician"
This is an interesting, sometimes challenging game that sets up quickly, is easy to play, and is suitable for (older) children and adults alike. It makes a good break from the croquet and "corn hole" at summer parties and picnics, and because it is all hollow plastic, it travels well. The bola-type balls can be a little tricky to get the hang of, and I definitely think that players will need to be a little older, or at least, old enough to keep an eye out for young'uns who might wander into the playing area. Also, the box advertises the bola balls as "soft sponge", however, they are anything but. They are a hard, stiff, dense plastic, and they definitely would do some damage if slung hard enough (and heck, they're bolas, so they're easy to sling). All in all, this is a good product that when used properly is sure to provide many hours of outdoor family entertainment and fun.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Outdoor Fun For Everyone!Apr 10, 2010
By Tante Maren
"Maren"
Ladderball was originally invented by cowboys to perfect their throwing ability. The idea was taken from South American cowboys who use the bolo for roping. Outdoor challenges like throwing balls and pitching horseshoes are always fun activities, so ladderball fits right in with these.
Any activity that gets everyone up and moving rates 5 stars with me! There's nothing worse than being a couch potato when you could be outside and burning off body fat. This outdoor game is literally for all ages. The set up is simply putting together plastic poles and corners, which is finished in 10 minutes. When you take it down, you remove the ladders from the bases and store it flat- a 1 minute task.
The base is secured to the ground with 4 curved pins. I found that adding more pins works better. They sell these curved pins for about $2.00 in a longer size in garden centers for securing ground covers, and they really work well, added to the pins provided. You could even make your own pins with old hangers, which are easy to curve and cut with wire cutters. The top side poles are numbered and have 4 black rubber bands included for keeping score by moving the bands on the poles. The 6 bolos come in 2 colors- red and blue. They are golf ball size and just as hard, so just make sure little ones and pets know not to get in the way of the thrower. The game is easy to play, each of the three rungs on the ladder are worth different points and the first player to reach 21 points wins.
I've played ladderball with other friends and this is actually one of the better sets made. Wood ones seem sturdy, but crack after a few hard throws, and most of the bases are not wide enough to take the throwing power and fall over, even with weight on the bases. For $24.00, this is a great set- just add some $2.00 curved garden center pins for solid stability and you're ready to get off the couch and have some great family fun and outdoor exercise!
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Fun Family GameApr 26, 2010
By Celeste
"Vodka, Apple Pucker & Sweet 'n' Sour"
I assembled this game in few minutes with the help of a nine year old. She enjoyed connecting the pieces, and it was easy enough to assemble for her figure it out with very little instruction. The ladders are very light, easy to move around the yard but were still sturdy enough to hold up for game play. The PVC pipes are very lightweight, and I won't be surprised when the first one cracks. I don't have a good place to store the assembled ladders, and I don't see myself playing the game often, so it will be assembled and reassembled often. The pieces and parts, even without being fully disassembled, were easy to get back into the box. The game itself was fun, but not something I would want to play for more than an hour or so. It was easy enough for the kids to enjoy, it only took a few practice throws before everyone was able to score.
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