Outdoor games tables are robust, weather-resistant timber picnic tables featuring a variety of tabletop games like snakes and ladders, draughts and chess, providing an enjoyable way to play games outdoors in the playground.
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Alphabet Maze
Chess & Draughts
Football Stadium
Mini Beast Trail
Olympian Stadium
Racetrack
Snakes & Ladders
White Board Table
Outdoor games tables are a valuable addition to the playground setup for schools and nurseries, offering a diverse range of engaging, interactive play options. While traditional playground equipment promotes active outdoor play and physical exercise, games tables provide opportunities for calmer, , enriching a broader school curriculum. This fosters critical thinking and strategic planning skills from an early age.
We have seven distinct outdoor games tables to choose from, all with full colour graphics, from the traditional to the unconventional. These include:
Football Stadium: A themed table resembling a football stadium, perfect for learning new flags of the world and for football enthusiasts to enjoy tabletop matches with friends.
Racetrack: A racing-themed table featuring a racetrack design, allowing players to race toy cars or other vehicles for exciting adventures.
Alphabet Maze: A fun and educational table featuring an alphabet and number maze for children to trace and learn whilst playing.
Mini Beast Trail: An interactive table with a mini beast trail, and minigames ‘count the ladybird spots’ and ‘find the spiders,’ which encourage children to explore and learn about different insects and bugs.
Chess & Draughts: A classic game table that includes both chess and draughts, offering strategic gameplay for players of all ages.
Olympian Stadium: A sports-themed table resembling an Olympic stadium, providing various athletic challenges and competitions for players to enjoy.
White Board Table: A versatile table equipped with a whiteboard surface, ideal for doodling, drawing, or playing various educational games that involve writing or drawing.
Outdoor games tables offer a multitude of benefits that extend beyond just gameplay. They encourage communal play, providing a shared space where children can gather, interact, and build relationships. Additionally, these tables can serve as versatile spaces where children can eat lunch together, fostering a sense of community and belonging within the school or nursery environment.
The specific outdoor games tables available each bring unique values to the playground setting. For instance, the White Board Table is an excellent tool for encouraging creativity and design skills. Children can use it to draw, write, and explore their artistic talents, which helps in developing fine motor skills and imaginative thinking.
Similarly, the Mini Beast Trail table introduces children to the wonders of nature, encouraging an open relationship with the environment. This table can be used for activities that promote understanding of ecosystems, insect life, and environmental stewardship.
These tables also support imaginative play, allowing children to invent their own games, which enhances problem-solving and independent thinking. Additionally, they promote physical activity and cater to diverse play preferences, making them a versatile and enriching addition to any playground.
Our outdoor games tables are built to last. Like any outdoor table, they are designed to withstand the elements and the rigours of frequent use, ensuring they remain a valuable part of any playground for many years. Available as free-standing or ground-fixed models, our outdoor games tables offer the flexibility to move them indoors or to different areas of the playground as needed.
Yes – our chess and draughts tables include the option for two well-loved board games and the whiteboard table allows children to create endless games like tic-tac-toe and hangman.
Our games tables are suitable for children of Key Stage 1 (KS1), Key Stage 2 (KS2) and above. This means they are appropriate for children aged 5 years and older. Designed with safety and enjoyment in mind, our tables cater to various age groups, ensuring fun and engaging experiences for all players.
