The Ultimate Guide to the Best Yard Games for All Ages
Get ready for some outdoor fun and upgrade your outdoor entertainment with our top picks for the best yard games to play this summer!
Summer is finally upon us, and that means it’s time to break out the yard games! We’re pretty much self proclaimed game night fiends.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or just looking for some outdoor fun with friends and family, there are plenty of great games to choose from.
From classic favorites like cornhole and horseshoes to newer additions like KanJam and Spikeball, there’s something for everyone.
We’ll take a look at some of the best yard games on the market today, so get ready to grab your sunscreen and head outside! These 20 outdoor games will surely be a hit.
Best Yard Games
1 — Giant Jenga
This oversized Jenga is a giant wooden yard game that’s easy enough for all ages to understand and play. The lawn game focuses on building, balancing, stacking and strategizing. It also features a heavy duty carrying bag for you to take along anywhere.
2 — Cornhole Game Set
A classic outdoor game, this same cornhole game set was also one of our favorite picks for the best outdoor toys for kids. This particular set is compact, making it ideal for small backyards or even for indoors.
3 — Giant Connect Four
There are many variations available, but this is our favorite giant Connect Four. A lot prettier than others, this set features a real natural premium wood base. No tools are required to set it up, and it’s still manageable in size to be portable.
For a unique couples gift idea, housewarming gift or wedding gift, we love this personalized version from Uncommon Goods.
4 — Kan Jam Original Disc Toss Game
Great for teams, the Kan Jam disc toss is easy to set up in your yard and portable enough to take to the beach or park. A newer and trending yard game (that sells over 1K sets a week), Kan Jam incorporates the concept of cornhole, washer toss and horseshoes.
5 — Flamingo Ring Toss Game
One of our most popular DIYs is the DIY flamingo ring toss game. You can leave this set up in your yard throughout the year since it also serves as pretty outdoor decor.
You can simply stake some backyard flamingos into the grass. Or the tutorial will show you how you can still create and play the game in a grassless or turf yard.
6 — Lawn Darts Game
Enjoy some quality time outside with the lawn darts game. The set features 2 bright blue and red soft darts, 2 target rings (that glow in the dark) and a carry case to hold everything.
7 — Ladder Toss Game
Designed for 2 to 4 players, the ladder toss game (also known as ladder ball or bolo toss) is a fun way to cure those summer boredom blues. Players take turns tossing their bolas, aiming to wrap them around one of the horizontal rungs on the ladder.
8 — Giant Tic Tac Toe
This giant tic tac toe is a jumbo version that is meant to have you tossing the X’s and O’s. This set is constructed from sustainable wood that is weather and water resistant.
9 — Croquet Set
The outdoor croquet set comes with everything you need, like 6 colorful mallets, 6 colored croquet balls, ending stakes, 9 steel wickets, a manual on how to play and an extra large portable carry bag.
10 — Jumbo Indoor/Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Dice
Go on an adventure with these jumbo scavenger hunt dice game. The 3 dice are made of foam so they’re tough enough for the outside but soft enough to throw around inside.
Each of the dice’s surfaces describes the object kids must seek out based on characteristics like “bumpy,” “spotty,” “crunchy,” and more.
11 — Backyard Bocce Ball
Bocce ball is a classic outdoor game that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Here’s a simple guide on how to play.
One team tosses the smaller target ball called the “pallino” or “jack” to a location near the center of the court. Then, the teams take turns throwing their bocce balls, aiming to get as close to the pallino as possible.
12 — Lawn Bowling Game
The best outdoor games are ones that require little rules and little teaching, which is why this backyard lawn bowling game will surely be a hit.
13 — Oversized Chess Set
If you didn’t know already, we are huge Harry Potter fans. So every since the books came out, we’ve always dreamed of having our own oversized chess set for our home.
These mega lawn chess pieces stand at over 2-feet tall. Even so, they’re surprisingly light enough for even the youngest of players to move easily, yet large enough to resist the wind.
14 — Hole Tarp Game
The hole tarp game is an outdoor lawn game that fosters team building. The objective of the game is to have a team work together to make the colored balls to travel into its matching hole without falling off.
If you’re looking for some outdoor entertainment for a large gathering, this game is for you because up to 25 teams members can play at once!
15 — Yard Dominoes
A classic game, the yard dominoes is even more fun due to its gigantic format size. There’s even a carrying case for storage and portability.
16 — 3 in 1 Bean Bag Toss Game Set
Looking something specifically geared for little kids? Check out this 3 in 1 kids game set that includes a bean bag toss game, safe dart game, and tic tac toe game,
There are different themese to choose from. But all of them include 8 bean bags and 4 different scores pockets 1 side for 1 to 4 kids to play at the same time. It definitely makes for a great gift idea for siblings to share!
17 — Indoor/Outdoor Horseshoe
The rubber design of this horseshoe game set makes it ideal for all ages to play. Since this set doesn’t require stakes, you can play with it indoors or outdoors.
18 — Best Yard Games for Adults: Spikeball
Spikeball is an exciting and fast-paced game that combines elements of volleyball and four-square.
One of the newer and most unique yard games, we love that it doesn’t require as much space as a volleyball court. It’s a perfect addtion if you are throwing an adult birthday party.
19 — Inflatable Buddy Bumper
Wear it, roll around in it, or try to knock your friends over. These inflatable buddy bumbers guarantees hours of fun because shouldn’t that be what lawn games are all about?!?
Each ball holds up to 200 pounds. So yes, even the adults can partake!
20 — Giant Kick Dart Board
Standing over 6 feet tall, this giant kick dart board is a combination of playing soccer and darts. So instead of throwing darts at the target, you kick the balls!
The game includes 1 huge inflatable soccer dart board, 2 red kick balls, 2 black kick balls, 1 kickball pump, 1 electric air pump for dart board, 4 ground stakes, and a reusable dry erase score card with pen.
Outdoor Makeovers
Now that you have some new outdoor games, you gotta make sure that your outdoor space looks nice for entertaining. Check out some of our outdoor makeovers for inspiration and tips —
- Painting a porch for an easy outdoor upgrade
- Tiled backyard patio makeover
- Small backyard before and after makeover
- DIY patio string lights
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