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One of the great joys of summer is spending time in the backyard (or a park), enjoying the warm weather and the company of others. Adding to this cherished time of year are the games that can be played outside. These types of activities are geared toward groups and are an endless source of fun for both kids and adults. They're also simple enough for everyone to learn—but generally impossible to master, making it anyone’s game to win and a fantastic way to get some friendly competition going.
Some of the most popular backyard games are supersized versions of things you’d play indoors. Jenga, the anxiety-inducing stacking game, has been reimagined as a large tower of blocks perfect for a patio. And for fans of the classic Yahtzee, there’s now Yardzee, a dice game for the lawn. There’s even a giant Connect-Four-style game that can be set up outside (and played standing up) for hours of fun for the whole family.
Other games test your hand-eye coordination, whether it's throwing bean bags in a classic game of cornhole or landing a ball on a ladder toss game. For those who enjoy classic lawn games, bocce, frisbee, badminton, and croquet all make excellent choices. And with advances like light-up frisbees and shuttlecocks, you can keep playing your favorite outdoor game well after the sun goes down.
So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down to see some of our favorite yard games.
Make your outdoor parties fun with these backyard games.
Toppling Timbers Game

TailgatingPros | $74.85+
Hook and Ring Game

Tap Crafters | $25.29+
Bocce Ball Set

GoSports | $39.99
Yardzee Dice Lawn Game

Ropoda Store | $39.99
Four in a Row Game (With Carrying Case)

Swooc Games | $159.99
Giant Tic-Tac-Toe

Splinter Woodworking | $49.99
Reusable Water Balloons (Set of 12)

Mama Love Boutique | $29.50
Wooden Lawn Bowling Game

Sterling | $69.95
Cornhole Set (With Carrying Case)

Tailgating Pros | $144.85+
Leaning Axe and Knife Throwing Target

Tomahawk Targets | $82.99
Rustic Ring Toss Game

JnJ Handmade | $49.99+
Wooden Ladder Toss Game

Swooc Games | $119.99
Scavenger Hunt Tokens

Wired By Jennifer Lynn | $20.00
Light Up Frisbee

TOSY | $59.99
3-In-1 Giant Checkers, Chess, and Tic Tac Toe Game

Swooc Games | $49.99
Giant Wooden Yard Dominoes

Andre Stella Games | $55.42
Ball Catch Set

Jalunth | $19.99
Giant Kick Darts

Swooc Games | $199.99
Glow in the Dark Badminton Birdies

Sportneer Store | $17.99
Giant Kick Croquet

Kovot | $29.99
This article has been edited and updated. Prices were accurate at time of publishing.
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