Fun backyard war games

What reviewers write: "I love the quality of this set, the pipes are heavy, the bottom is weighted for stability, nice heavy rope on the balls and comes in a great carry case that easily fits all the parts without having to carefully pack them in. If you're a fan of Yahtzee, get excited: This game is almost exactly the same — except it has extra-large dice are made from sturdy, weather-resistant pinewood so they'll stand up to a little rain.

The dice bucket is even collapsible so you can store it in the shed or even on the patio without it getting in the way. And unlike other backyard games, this one also comes with two dry-erase scorecards that you can use over and over again, along with directions on the back of each one in case you're a beginner.

What reviewers write: " I like this game set. It must be fun for a party. Good for both indoor and outdoors. I can clean the dices very easily just by washing them since they have some waterproof protection on the surface. The bucket is also a plus. Very easy to carry and fun to play.

My kids even play them as big wood blocks. How cute! I would recommend this set to my friends who love yard games. Made from water-resistant pinewood, this extra-large version of Connect Four is durable as well as pest-resistant. And you're not limited to just one size: Choose from 2-, 3-, and 4-foot versions that either come with or without a travel bag. Each package comes with 42 plastic discs and requires no tools to set up. Bring it to your family barbecue or take it to a tailgate. What reviewers write: "Super fun to play!

People like to watch or play! Well made set too. As long as you have space, you'll be able to enjoy this bocce ball set while camping, at the beach, or even during a backyard barbecue. The balls are made with a high-quality poly-resin that's shatter-resistant, and each order comes with a convenient carrying case. There's also no assembly required — just unbox the set, throw the white pallino ball into position, and see who can get earn the most points by tossing their globes as close to the pallino as possible.

What reviewers write: "Excellent quality for an excellent value! I've paid way more for a set that doesn't stand up to these. But these come in a slight bag and easy to store, carry and balls feel great in your hand. Whether you play it with friends or alone, this Frisbee game is great fun. Just place an object on top of the stand water bottles work well , then try to knock it off by tossing the flying disk at it.

The two weatherproof PVC stands in each set are stable enough that you can use them on all types of level terrain, and each order also comes with a convenient travel bag. What reviewers write: "This game was a lot of fun. I would highly recommend and in fact have bought some as gifts.

Similar to cornhole, RampShot challenges players on two teams to get their team bean bags — or in this case, racquetballs — into the mesh hole on the opposing team's board, but that's where the similarities end.

If the racquetball bounces off the top and a team member catches it, they'll get a point — and if it bounces off the ledge and the opposing team gets the ball back, they can throw it and try again. The first team to score 15 points wins. Both platforms are made with weather-resistant plastic, so don't worry about leaving them outside. What reviewers write: " I bought this for a housewarming party I had and had it set up in my back yard. You won't be able to fly on a Nimbus , but, with a few modifications, you can play the home-game version of Quidditch.

You can set it up in the backyard with hula hoops and some wood, plus a volleyball, balloons, and a yellow golf ball to stand in as the golden snitch. Get the tutorial at Housewife Eclectic ». Take turns tossing a bean bag across the yard and into the target.

If you don't have your own cornhole set, you can try to make your own bean-bag bullseyes with hula hoops or paper plates. Spice up your backyard — and hone your aiming skills — with a twist that involves lawn flamingoes. Get the tutorial at Sugar and Cloth ».

When the weather gets warm, there's nothing more refreshing. Or, if you can't stand the chaos of an all-out balloon war, make it more of a challenge by doing a balloon toss: Everyone grabs a partner; they start by standing close to each other, and toss the balloon to each other. Everyone who catches the balloon without breaking it takes a step back. Then, toss again, and take another step. The farther you go, the harder it is to catch, and the more likely the balloon is to break when it falls.

Grab some empty bottles, some pool noodles, and a beach ball — and you've saved yourself a trip to the lanes. It's a perfect outdoor summertime twist on bowling. Get the tutorial at The Polka Dot Chair ». If you can't head out to a mini-golf course, at-home croquet is the next best thing. Hitting the balls through the wickets will make them feel like they're in Alice in Wonderland.

The perennial field day staple is a classic for a reason — it's really, really fun. Don't have a stack of potato sacks at home? Try sleeping bags. Hide small prizes coins work inside inflated balloons, and watch as the kids jump, stamp, and stomp to get them out. It makes a satisfying pop and is good cardio! Get the tutorial at Delia Creates ». Pool noodles can be bent into tunnels to crawl through, hurdles to jump over, or beams to balance on. Create a backyard obstacle course, then challenge your kids to tackle it as quickly as they safely can.

Get the tutorial at Raising Dragons ». Standing 46 inches tall and weighing It comes with 42 rings 21 yellow ones and 21 green ones and has a convenient built-in game reset mechanism to clear the board. The giant game boasts a 4. A lifesize version of the classic indoor game , this giant Jenga set starts at 26 inches high and can be stacked to over 5 feet high.

Both lawn games come with a carrying case for easy storage and transport. This classic cornhole set comes with two durable resin-coated boards and eight It has foldable wooden legs for easy setup, and if you want to bring the set to a barbecue or beach day, the boards lock together with a carrying handle for easy transportation.

The cornhole set has a 4. This classic bocce set comes complete with eight millimeter balls plus a millimeter pallino to get the game coming. It also includes a measuring rope for precise scoring and a canvas bag for easy transportation to the park or beach. The balls — which you can purchase as Resin Balls, Light Up LED Balls or, if children under 12 are playing, Soft Rubber Balls — use four colors and two patterns, so up to eight players can participate.

The backyard bocce set has a 4. Complete with a compact carrying case, this 2. The game has no age restrictions, so every family member can participate. The set, which comes with 10 plastic rings, five rope rings, five pegs and a two-part standing base, has a 4.