With summer beginning, it’s time for BBQs and backyard fun! Kids and adults alike will be endlessly entertained by these awesome outdoor games that are perfect for your next party. Oversized Jenga, yard Yahtzee, or bocce ball – your guests will have the best time!
1. Pool Noodle Ring Toss
This DIY pool noodle ring toss is as cheap & easy to make as it is fun to play! All you need are some pool noodles, ground stakes and some duct tape to create this perfect summertime game. (via Trish Sutton)
2. Lawn Twister
“Right hand, red!” Twister isn’t just for rainy days indoors anymore. You can make your own yard Twister board with some spray paint. (via One Good Thing by Jillee)
3. Lawn Bowling
Speaking of bringing indoor games out, check out this adorable DIY lawn bowling game using tin cans. Talk about an inexpensive and easy game to make with your kids one afternoon. (via A Girl and a Glue Gun)
4. Backyard Ker-Plunk
This is the perfect game for outdoor entertaining because you can all stand around and chat while playing. It’s a great game for all ages, but you will probably find that the adults will get much more into it than the kids 😉 (via All Parenting)
5. DIY Yard Yahtzee
Take Yahtzee outdoors and enjoy some summer fun with your neighbors! There are tons of versions of DIY yard dice that you can make as big and colorful as you’d like. I had to include this tutorial though, because the scoreboard hack is genius! He took a poster frame, blew up a scoreboard in Photoshop and had it printed as an engineer print at Staples for like $3. Then, you can use a dry erase marker for this poster sized score board and never have to worry about running out again. (via Magisto)
6. DIY Lawn Dominoes
I adore these bright blue DIY lawn dominoes! With some wood and paint, you can make your very own set to play on warm summer nights. (via Iron & Twine)
7. Make Your Own Koob
This game is new to me and I have to admit I was puzzled by why it was so popular at first. But, I have to trust there is a reason behind why it has gone viral on Pinterest. They say that you just need to play it once and you’ll be hooked, so I am definitely up for giving it a try. This DIY version will save you a ton compared to the $60 retail version. (via Let’s Get Together)
8. DIY Cornhole
I love playing cornhole and this is definitely the cutest cornhole board I have ever seen! Don’t want it to be so girly? You can easily paint whatever pattern you like. I also love the idea of making them for a wedding and doing a cute design with your initials. (via Lovely Indeed)
9. DIY Tic Tac Toe Game
This is such an awesome game to have out by your patio lounge area because you can casually pick up a game while you are hanging out and chatting. (via Tatertots and Jello)
10. How to Build a Bocce Court
A bocce court in your backyard?! That’s what all of your guests will be exclaiming as soon as they walk into your yard and see it. A bocce ball court is the perfect addition to your yard for outdoor entertaining because it is unique, fun and easy to involve large groups. (via My Frugal Adventures)
11. DIY Ladder Ball
Ladder ball is perhaps my favorite lawn game of all time. Bold statement I know, but it is so much fun, easy to put up/take down, and easy to learn. You can buy it pretty inexpensively on Amazon (affiliate link), but you can make it yourself for even less! (via Momtastic)
12. DIY Oversized Connect Four
Don’t ask me why, but my husband is obsessed with playing Connect Four. Probably because he is so good so he always wins! The same reason I now hate to play 😉 He would go bonkers for this awesome oversized version that would be a hit at your next BBQ. (via Andrea’s Notebook)
13. Slingshot Bowling
Is there a little kid out there (and my big kid husband) who wouldn’t be dying to take a turn as soon as they saw this slingshot bowling setup? I don’t think so. Guaranteed to be an instant hit! (via Rogue Engineer)
14. Supersized Outdoor Bananagrams
My family loves Bananagrams (affiliate link) and will get it out at just about every family get together. But on warm summer nights when everyone is outside BBQing, you don’t want to come inside and play a game. Instead, enjoy the weather and play this awesome oversized lawn version. Plus, you will burn a ton of calories running around every time someone yells “Peel!” (via Constantly Lovestruck)
15. DIY Tetherball Set
I bet even the adults won’t be able to resist taking a turn on this DIY tetherball set. It’s half the cost of buying a set and super sturdy. (via Simply Kierste)
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Which of these backyard games would make the perfect addition to your next summer BBQ?
