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Ghoule Games & Entertainment Presents: Houle-o-ween 2020!

Happy spooky season everyone! If you’re anything like us here at Houle, you broke out the autumn décor the moment you switched your calendar over to September. And now that October is looming, it’s time to add some ghosts and creepy crawlies to the colourful foliage! Though Halloween is inevitably going to be looking a little bit different this year, we wanted to take this opportunity to offer some fun game suggestions for small gatherings that are the perfect substitute for trick-or-treating. And not to fear: you can always keep in the spirit of the season and
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Fun Suggestions for Summer Parties at any Price Range!

Looking to bring some fun in the sun on a budget? Here’s a quick guide on what your summer party entertainment can look like at any price range! $ – For keeping it lowkey on a casual weekend give these games a try Lawn Games perfect for any size yard: Bean Bag Toss, Bocce Set, Bolaball, Croquet Set, Volleyball Court Carnival & Tabletop Games for kids and adults alike: Anti-Gravity, Bowl & Roll, Carnival Games, Frame Carnival Games, Maze Runner, Ricochet, Skeeball, Strike Zone, Windmill Mini Golf Putt Jumbo Games that are easy to set up and great for all ages: Jumbo Checkers, Jumbo Chess, Jumbo Connect Four, Jumbo Jenga, Jumbo Red Cup Pong
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Top 5 Fun Games for Your Summer 2020 Events

With summer now in full swing and the sun out more often than not, we wanted to share our top 5 picks for summer picnic games in 2020! These are great for your birthday, BBQ, picnic, or even just a casual weekend at home. This list was created keeping in mind the social distancing guidelines that the provincial government is currently advising. We can still have fun, just two meters apart! 5) Lawn games like Bocce, Bolaball, Croquet, or Bean Bag Toss: These games are simple, don’t require players to stand close to each other, and are a great way
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We’re BACK!

As the lower mainland slowly gets back into the swing of things, we wanted to take some time to discuss our evolving response to COVID-19 and what services we are currently providing. Houle Games was closed from mid-March to late-May, but we are extremely happy to announce that as of early June, we are once again open for business! While taking all precautionary, sanitary, and safety measures on our end as dictated by the provincial government, we are looking forward to providing games rentals for your birthday, private event, home party, or work functions. Games have always been a way
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Carnival & Fair season is upon us!

The winter feels longer every year, but our games are always ready to welcome the warmer weather at your carnival or fair. Whether it’s a community fair, school carnival, or themed birthday party, we have lots of rentals fit for the midway that will be a sure fire hit with kids, teens, and adults alike! In the mood for inflatables? Try our Bungee Run (2 or 3 lane), Pedestal Joust, or Bouncy Castle! Looking for some classic midway fare? You can’t go wrong with our 9-Hole Mini Golf, Dunk Tank, Carnival Games, or Whacky Mirrors!
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Games to bring the Chill at your next Winter-themed Event!

❄️❄️❄️ Feeling those cold weather blues? Brrrring the fun back to the season with our winter-themed games for rent and remember, we live on the west coast where a beautiful Vancouver Spring is always just around the corner! ❄️❄️❄️ Iceless Curling No ice needed! Two “house targets” are placed at each end of your playing area. The weighted rubber stones glide easily on bearing rollers along any smooth hard surface or short nap carpet. Play it in singles or teams! Top Shot Hockey 15 pucks. 9 illuminated targets. You may be fast, but are you fast
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New Games for 2020!

New year, new games! We’ve got a lot to offer this year with our new inventory. Whether you are planning a BBQ, community event or school function, these new games are sure to add some fun and excitement to any event. We hope you will have as much fun with them as we do! Sticky Dodgeball READY, SET, THROW! The game starts with the Velcro balls stuck on the center red Velcro strip. Once the ref yells GO,the players make a mad dash to the centerline (without crossing it) to grab the sticky balls and throw them onto their
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New Games for 2019!

We can’t wait for you to see all of the fun items we have lined up for this year. Whether it’s a corporate event, picnic, carnival or dry grad event, we are sure to have something new to suit your next 2019 event. Beat the Bucket Beat the Bucket is unlike any game you have ever seen! If the player using the blocker can act quickly enough, they can stop the ball from hitting the target. However, should the ball happen to strike a target, a cool and refreshing bucket of water is dumped onto them from above!
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New games for 2018!

We can’t wait for you to see all of the fun items we have lined up for this year. Whether it’s a corporate event, picnic, carnival or dry grad event, we are sure to have something new to suit your next 2018 event. Human Whack-A-Mole Remember the retro Whack-A-Mole arcade game growing up? Now image a large, inflatable version where the players are the moles! Introducing our new 7 player game, Human Whack-A-Mole! To play, 6 players at a time climb into the colored holes along the sides of the inflatable while the 7th player stands in the centre hole.
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Games for Summer Events

Whether it’s a summer BBQ, corporate picnic or family reunion, you want your event to be entertaining for your guests. That is where Houle Games comes in, as we have lots of fun items for all types of events! These classic games are fun regular size, so just think of how much fun they will be when they are supersized! Easy for people of all ages to play and fun to watch! These Jumbo games are great for outdoor venues and parks: Jumbo Jenga Jumbo Connect Four Jumbo Red Cup Pong Jumbo Chess & Checkers Jumbo Twister Bringing the
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