The Best Yard Games for Kids and Adults

Looking for yard 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.

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Outside. The original and best play station. 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 creative play, I put this list together for many of the activities we have done and loved during our family get-togethers.

Outdoor Yard Game Ideas

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

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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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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Kan Jam disc throwing outdoor game how-to graphic.

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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Children playing spikeball around a trampoline.

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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Girl reaching to the top of yard jenga stacking game.

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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Elite ring toss game setup with carrying case.

More Classic Outdoor Games

Create your own Lawn 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 decorated green with white markings in 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.