Scientists agree that the only reason adults have children is so they have a socially acceptable reason to visit amusement parks, eat at novelty pizza arcades, and see movies with Shreks in them. Put some fun in the oven with today's kid-friendly Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of attractions, arcade tokens, birthday parties or events at Putt-Putt Fun Center in Martinez.

A day’s worth of revelry awaits patrons at the Putt-Putt Fun Center, with attractions designed to amuse fun-seekers of all ages. Settle family feuds on the 18-hole Putt-Putt golf course ($6 for an adult or $3 for children 5-years and under), which includes both miniature scoring pencils and miniature mulligans if no-one sees. After a rousing round of putt-putt, cool off by recreating famous maritime battles with water-gun equipped bumper boats in the Putt-Putt WetZone ($6 per ride). Battle skills are similarly tested in the indoor laser tag arena ($6 for one round). Skee-ball all-stars can rack up a small fortune in winnings redeemable for prizes in the air-conditioned arcade ($.25 per token). The indoor climbing maze, bedecked with rope ladders, slides and tunnels allows children to live out their wildest hamster maze fantasies ($3 for 2-hours or $5 all day).

Groupons can also be used towards birthday parties ($9.99 per person, 10 person minimum), which include an attraction of choice, 15 arcade tokens, and cake in the private party room. This Groupon can also be used for group events like graduations, family reunions, or corporate outings for your child’s booming lemonade stand ($14.95 per person for 2-hours of unlimited attractions).