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Best Bex toys to compare
Compare five Bex outdoor games at Argos by age fit, play style, space needed and value, with prices from £31 to £125.
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Last verified: 2026-09-04
Quick verdict
This Bex shortlist works best as a practical comparison for outdoor and family play, not as a single winner list. The five items run from Bex Giant Mikado Family Outdoor Game at £31 up to Bex Croquet Pro Outdoor Game at £125, so the key question is which format suits the child, the garden and the budget. Follow the retailer’s stated age guidance on each Argos listing, because the visible age guidance is mostly for older children and teens, with Giant Memory the clearest lower-age option at 5+.
Top picks to compare
Start with Bex Bean Bag Original (£85), Bex Croquet Pro Outdoor Game (£125), Bex Garden Bowl Set (£110) because they give you a focused set of current retailer options to compare. The visible price range is £31-£125, so check whether the extra spend buys a useful specification difference rather than only a different brand or finish. The shortlist includes Bex, which helps you compare familiar brands against specification, delivery and value.
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At-a-glance comparison
Use this table to scan the shortlist quickly before opening individual product pages. It covers Toy, so compare like-for-like where possible before deciding which toy best fits your priorities, budget and available space. Age range differences include Family play; Age range differences can matter as much as headline price when you are matching a product to a specific need.
| Product | Type | Age range | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bex Bean Bag Original | Toy | Check retailer | Brown | £85 |
| Bex Croquet Pro Outdoor Game | Toy | Check retailer | Check retailer | £125 |
| Bex Garden Bowl Set | Toy | Check retailer | Check retailer | £110 |
| Bex Giant Memory Outdoor Game | Toy | Check retailer | Check retailer | £40 |
| Bex Giant Mikado Family Outdoor Game | Toy | Family play | Check retailer | £31 |
What the shortlist shows
The Bex range here is positioned around outdoor and lawn games rather than traditional indoor toys, so the most useful comparisons are about format, age fit and space rather than a simple best-to-worst ranking. Giant Mikado at £31 is the lowest-priced entry, Giant Memory at £40 stands out as the clearest younger-age option at 5+, and Bean Bag Original at £85, Garden Bowl Set at £110 and Croquet Pro at £125 move further into structured lawn-game play. Public review coverage appears thin, so the safest way to compare them is by retailer details: age guidance, player count, portability, included parts and the space each game needs.
Buyer trade-offs to compare
The biggest trade-off is age suitability versus play style. Bex Giant Memory Outdoor Game at £40 is the clearest fit for a younger child in the shortlist, while Bex Bean Bag Original, Bex Garden Bowl Set and Bex Croquet Pro Outdoor Game are better treated as older-child or family outdoor options, with retailer guidance mostly at 14+. Player count matters too: some games suit 2 players, some can be used solo, and Croquet Pro can be played singles, by 2 players, or in doubles-style formats with 4 or 6. Portability is another useful filter, because several of these Bex games mention a carry bag or storage bag, which makes them easier to pack away than a larger lawn setup.
Why these five made the shortlist
All five products are Bex items sold through Argos, and they sit in the Toy category, so this is a coherent brand comparison rather than a mixed roundup. The shortlist is intentionally narrow: it compares one brand across different outdoor game formats, from Bex Giant Mikado Family Outdoor Game at £31 to Bex Croquet Pro Outdoor Game at £125. That makes it useful if you already want Bex and are deciding between game style, budget and outdoor space, rather than looking for a broad category ranking.
Quick benchmark of the shortlist
The current price ladder starts with Bex Giant Mikado Family Outdoor Game at £31 and Bex Giant Memory Outdoor Game at £40, then moves to Bex Bean Bag Original at £85, Bex Garden Bowl Set at £110 and Bex Croquet Pro Outdoor Game at £125. In practical terms, the extra spend looks like it buys a more involved game setup, different player counts, larger-scale play or added equipment rather than just a different finish. If you are buying as a gift, the lower-priced options are easier to justify for casual family play, while the higher-priced sets make more sense when there is room for a proper lawn-game setup.
How to choose the right Bex game
Choose by age guidance first, then by the kind of play you want. If you want a quick matching game, Bex Giant Memory at £40 is the clearest fit in the shortlist; if you want a fast pick-up game, Bex Giant Mikado at £31 is the budget starting point; if you want target play, Bex Bean Bag Original at £85 is the middle-priced option to compare. For a more structured lawn game, Bex Garden Bowl Set at £110 and Bex Croquet Pro Outdoor Game at £125 are the stronger choices, but Croquet Pro needs much more room, so it suits a proper lawn better than a small patio or tight garden space. Brand familiarity may also matter if you want a classic Bex outdoor-game look and feel rather than a character-led toy.
Value and price notes
Value here is about what the extra spend buys within the same Bex range. At £31 and £40, Giant Mikado and Giant Memory keep the setup simple and are easier to justify if you want screen-free family play without much fuss; at £85, Bean Bag Original moves you into a more structured target game; and at £110 and £125, Garden Bowl Set and Croquet Pro bring a fuller lawn-game setup, with Croquet Pro needing the biggest outdoor footprint. Before buying, check the latest Argos stock, delivery or collection options, and any included bag, rules or accessory details, because those details can affect the real value as much as the headline price.
Retailer details used
Last checked 2026-09-04. The source list below is included to help you check the details behind the comparison. Always confirm the latest price, delivery cost, stock status and product details with the retailer before buying.
- Buy Bex Bean Bag Original - Brown | Lawn games | Argosprice, age guidance, materials, portability, gameplay description
- Buy Bex Croquet Pro Outdoor Game | Lawn games | Argosprice, age guidance, player count, space needs, materials, included items
- Buy Bex Garden Bowl Set | Lawn games | Argosprice, age guidance, bias-built bowls, included items, review details, Q&A
- Buy Bex Giant Memory Outdoor Game | Lawn games | Argosprice, age guidance, materials, size, outdoor use
- Buy Bex Giant Mikado Family Outdoor Game | Lawn games | Argosprice, indoor/outdoor use, materials, family play positioning
- Garden Games | Giant Games | Argoscategory context for Bex lawn games
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Buying questions
How do I choose between Bex outdoor games for different ages?
Start with the age guidance shown on the retailer page and do not assume a younger child will suit a 14+ listing. In this shortlist, Giant Memory is the clearest lower-age option at 5+, while several others are marked 14+, so the age label should lead the decision before price or game style.
Which Bex option is best for small gardens or limited space?
The smaller-format games are the safer starting point if you do not have much room. Giant Mikado and Giant Memory are more compact choices than Croquet Pro, which needs a much larger area and is better suited to a proper lawn.
Are the cheaper Bex games better value than the higher-priced sets?
Not always. The lower-priced items, such as Giant Mikado at £31 and Giant Memory at £40, are easier to justify for casual family play. The higher-priced sets may suit buyers who want a more involved lawn-game format, more equipment or a game that matches a bigger outdoor space.
Do the listed age ranges suggest these are suitable for younger children?
Only where the retailer says so. The visible guidance in this shortlist is mostly 14+, with Giant Memory at 5+ standing out as the clearest younger-age option. It is safest to follow the stated age range on the Argos listing rather than assume the game style makes it suitable for younger children.
Which Bex products are easiest to store or carry?
The listings that mention a carry bag or storage bag are the most convenient to pack away, and several items in the range are described as portable or easy to store. That makes a practical difference if you want a game you can move between the garden, a shed or holiday use.