Before processed sugar, children had to consume 12 pineapples, a beehive, and their own weight in strawberries to achieve the sugarcoated, rubbery skin necessary to bounce off walls. Today’s Groupon gives naturally occurring youthful energy a place to play: for $12, you get an all-day pass and unlimited access to all attractions at Mulligan Family Fun Center, a $24 value. You can use this Groupon at Mulligan Family Fun Center's locations in Torrance, Palmdale (an hour north of the city), or Murrieta (three hours southeast of Los Angeles). Though all-day passes are currently available every day, after Labor Day (September 6), the passes are only available on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

All three Mulligan locations will let visitors get their ya-yas out via any combination of attractions, including rock walls, lazer tag, mini golf, go-karts, batting cages, and all the other major fun groups on the recreational food pyramid. This buffet of romps and good, clean fun will ensure that both your inner and outer children go home insisting that they're not tired before immediately falling asleep in the car. Attractions vary by location, so be sure to check out your closest location’s website to see what’s available.

Prepare your brood for a smorgasbord of activities to help tighten bonds before tearing them apart during friendly competition. Up to nine Groupons can be redeemed per group, making this an opportune opportunity to treat the extended family, the entire cul-de-sac, or every remaining newsie in the country to a rousing day of nonstop, limitless mental and physical stimulation.

Reviews

Yelpers give Mulligan Family Fun Center in Torrance a three-star average:

• the staff was super professional, friendly, and helpful. so refreshing. my fellow summer camp staff were really impressed! – Kira B.
• A fun place to hang with friends, bring the kids, or go on a date. – SAM Y.