Updated for Summer 2025!
There’s no better way to spend time outside than playing some great yard games with your family and friends. Both Adam and I grew up playing yard games with our families and it’s a tradition we’ve continued to enjoy all throughout the warm summer months. Honestly, one of the best parts of our move to the south was the near year round ability to play many of these games!
Growing up, Adam played a lot of corn hole, (or bags as we call it!) while I grew up playing some intensely competitive games of croquet. Over the years we’ve added numerous new yard and lawn games to our collection which has been great for getting our whole family outside and having fun together and with friends!
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend these warm summer days ahead, these are some of our favorite yard games! Fire up the grill, call over your friends, and get ready for a fun night!
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The Best Yard Games
Molkky
It’s like outdoor bowling but better, trust me. We love how this game is growing in popularity!
Kubb
A lawn game inspired by the Vikings!
Croquet
I love how croquet is both a game of skill and strategy. It can be cutthroat all while giving you that Nancy Meyers Summer feel!
Bocce Ball
Fun at home, the park, the beach, or even an official court!
Jazzminton
This can be played indoors and outdoors and is TONS of fun!
Giant Spot it!
This has been a go-to outdoor activity for us this summer! There are lots of fun ways to use the cards for both indoor and outdoor games.
KanJam
A must for any frisbee lover!
Washers
Few things are more satisfying than getting a ringer in a game of washers.
Stomp Rocket
The single best outdoor toy we’ve ever gotten our kids.
Adjustable Badminton + Pickleball net
We love this net! We’ll play badminton in the backyard and pickle ball in the drive way!
Yard Jenga
Always a hit!
Polish Horseshoe
Great for casually playing and chatting.
Ladder Toss
Love using a PVC set so it can be stored extra small.
Spike Ball
These games get intense and can be a real workout! Portable for fun anywhere.
Tiki Toss
Perfect for adding to your deck or garage, it’s guaranteed to get adults (and kids!) lined up to take their shot at hooking a ring.
Ring Toss
An easy one for the kids to set up and play in the backyard together.
Sling Ball
We can’t go to the beach without it! Fun on land too!
Blitzball
Your backyard baseball games just got an upgrade! Easier to pitch ball with simple grips for fun pitches!
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