The guys that designed 2oceansvibe, HelloComputer, have just finished a new project for MTN, called the MTN Backyard Series. They’ve made an online game which is, honestly, as close as you can get to a proper game of garden cricket (or “stump” as it’s called in the Southern Suburbs) within the confines of your office. And, let’s face it, staring out the window and day dreaming about it can’t be good for your health. It’s killing you. You should be playing in the sunshine!

So they’ve made this game with a crazy summer tune in the background and a genuine garden layout, including the essential washing line, dog kennel (Buuuutch!) and sprinkler. Using the arrow keys on your keyboard, you can hit a variety of shots, including Drive/Defend/Leave, Duck, Drive/Hook and Drive/Cut. I promise you, it’s pretty sick.

How awesome does that look?
CLICK HERE for Backyard Series cricket

Why would you play test match cricket video games, if you could play garden cricket?

And why would you do actual work, if you could be playing garden cricket at your desk?

Exactly.

Get there now and enjoy the rest of your day at work. The only tip I can give you is to get your timing right. You’ll get frustrated initially, but you gotta keep going. The more shots you get, the higher your confidence reading goes and the easier it is to hit the “sweet spot.”

These crazy maniacs even have a Facebook group dedicated to the Backyard Series! You can join and create your own games in your garden, and invite some cricket stars to pitch up and play!

They’ve also made a YouTube page with videos of cricket stars going mental in a back garden. I just saw one of Graeme Smith playing cricket and sliding down a water slide into the camera. No spice.

It is SO crazy around here!

CLICK HERE to play garden cricket at your desk.