Adventureland is one of the foremost and popular amusement parks in New York. Founded in Farmingdale, Long Island in 1962, this dozen acres has continued to attract New Yorkers and other tourists ever since as a classic site for a New York field trip. The total number of rides comes to thirty with two roller coasters and three water rides. Along with these classic rides, a variety of outdoor games are also offered at Adventureland, which are a great hit among the kids. Such attractions make it an excellent family destination and a great place for field trips for students.
Here are my favorite outdoor games at Adventureland:
1. Whack a Mole
This is one of the most classic arcades and carnival games, developed in Japan as a game called Mole Buster. The primary objective is to hammer a mole which would keep on popping up from different holes. You will get a phony hammer as your weapon of choice, and the mole can pop up from any of the holes in the machine. The game is a speedy one and requires great skill. You will have to force the mole back into the hole, by hitting it directly on the head with the mallet, which adds to the player’s score.
2. Hot Shot
This is a mini basketball game where you can score hoops for prizes. A machine will set a time limit for you to achieve a particular number of perfect dunks. You will get 4 or 5 basketballs to dunk in the hoop ahead of you. These basketballs will keep returning to you after a dunk, as they will roll down an inclined plane back to you. It is a fun game, and you can set new high scores with your Jordon and LeBron like qualities.
3. Balloon Darts
This is another favorite carnival game for winning exciting prizes. There are several multi-colored balloons set on a raised platform. You will just need to try your luck to burst these balloons using your dart skills. You will get a fixed number of darts to try it out. With every balloon burst, your score will be added. Particular colors of balloons burst stand for different gifts. It is a great way to claim some gifts for your children while looking like a darting champion in front of them.
4. Ring Toss
How can we miss the ring toss? You might have played this game at some point in your life or the other. The objective is simple: to toss a ring over an object (mostly around a peg) in such a way that the ring fits perfectly around it. There will be different prizes set on the platform, and you can toss the ring over any of these to claim them. For children, the game also assists in the development of motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
So there were a few great outdoor games at Adventureland that will keep your children entertained for hours. It makes for a great getaway where you can enjoy thrilling rides, play games and have a great time.
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