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    Home » Home Decorating » Outdoors

    Published: Jun 2, 2020 · Modified: Jul 21, 2021 by Rachel

    Outdoor Games for Kids and Adults – Backyard Summer Fun

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    Looking for outdoor games the whole family can enjoy? Search no further! From classics like capture the flag to giant yard Jenga, these backyard activities are a blast for kids and adults alike.

    Outdoor Party Games for kids and adults. Pictures of corn hole, painting party, yard dominoes, yard Kerplunk and backyard Angry Birds game.
    Contents show
    1 Outdoor Party Game Ideas
    2 More Outdoor Party Games
    3 Create your own Outdoor Games
    4 More DIY Outdoor Games
    5 More Summer Fun Ideas

    Outside. The Original and best Playstation. This mama has never been so happy to finally heed the universal battle cry of mothers ’round the world: “Go play outside!”

    Let’s face it, there’s only so many board games, craft projects and baking lessons one can happily endure on their way through summer break before nerves get frayed.

    So, if you are looking for great outdoor fun for a party or to get the kids involved in some creative play, I put this list together for many of the activities we have done and loved during our family get-togethers.

    Outdoor Party Game Ideas

    These popular games are fun for family members of all ages. Turn your backyard into an oasis of exploration and laughter.

    Lawn Dice on Grass.

    1. Giant Yard Dice

    Take the board game outdoors and get some much needed Vitamin D! Giant Yard Dice are ideal for playing Yahtzee, poker dice, craps or other dice games.

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    Kan Jam disc throwing outdoor game how-to graphic.

    2. KanJam

    Frisbee gets a 21st century update with KanJam. It’s fast paced and may take a little practice to get really adept, but it’s sure to elicit a lot of laughs.

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    Children playing spikeball around a trampoline.

    3. Spikeball

    I like the description of this game – If volleyball and four square had a baby, it would be called Spikeball. This game is best with four players, and it’s great for kids and adults alike. Kids can play at their level. Adults, feel free to get your competitive juices flowing in Olympic tryouts mode

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    Girl reaching to the top of yard jenga stacking game.

    4. Giant Yard Jenga

    Who doesn’t love a game of Jenga? The balancing game gets a colossal makeover in this version. At setup, it starts at over 2 feet high and can stack to over 5 feet high in play!

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    Elite ring toss game setup with carrying case.

    5. Elite Ring Toss

    Ring toss is a classic lawn game for adults and kids that simply never goes out of style. This game can be customized, so it’s enjoyable for the very youngest and the very eldest family members. It also requires some fine motor skills, agility and basic math skills. Parenting win!

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    More Outdoor Party Games

    • Mini-golf
    • Old School horseshoes
    • Human Pinata Chase
    • Lawn Twister
    • Bucket Ball
    • Giant Connect Four
    • Lawn Bowling

    Create your own Outdoor Games

    For homegrown backyard inspiration, you often don’t have to look further than your very own garage, kitchen or craft supplies.

    How to DIY cornhole boards. Model is patriotic motif: natural wood with white stars & stripes, blue & red bean bags.

    Cornhole has risen in popularity as the reigning king of backyard games. As an added bonus, it can be played with just two people.

    Create your own budget savvy cornhole boards with this tutorial. Not quite ready to call it a night? Light up the holes with these ring lights to keep the fun in full swing after sunset.


    DIY football toss game.mage Green with white field-like markings. Background image is a flower garden.

    Show off your skills in the off-season! Perfect addition for backyard birthday parties and friendly competition lawn games for adults. I’m definitely building this Football Toss game for my son.

    Giant Kerplunk with colorful "ballpit" style balls in a park-like grassy area.

    The kids will go crazy when they see this Giant Outdoor Kerplunk! It’s inventive, colorful and fun. Suitable for any age group.

    More DIY Outdoor Games

    Many don’t need special equipment!

    • DIY Spray Paint Twister Board
    • Water Balloon/Water Gun Battle
    • DIY Slip & Slide
    • DIY mudpie station
    • Life sized angry birds game
    • Four Square
    • Freeze Tag
    • Bury some pyrite and have the kids dig for gold
    • Lawn Dominoes
    • Backyard DIY Plinko
    • Telescopic Roasting Sticks for perfect Smores
    • Hide and Seek
    • Cork Boat Races
    • Capture the flag with Glow in the Dark Bracelets as flags (here is a primer on the instructions)
    • DIY dunk bucket
    • DIY KOOB

    More Summer Fun Ideas

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    Soda Bottle Animal Planters
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    How to Install String Lights
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    How to Spray Paint Outdoor Furniture
    Wood table and chairs decorated for a party with the wood being sealed and waterproofed.
    How to Seal Outdoor Wood
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