These are the Best Backyard Games for Kids and Adults for Summer! Hours of fun for the whole family and all of them are very easy to make yourself. My boys love spending time outside and we can’t wait to try some of these awesome ideas! The giant board games are so neat and I know my boys will just love the fun water games for kids! Did I mention these aren’t just for kids, these are great outdoor games for adults for your next get together.
Backyard Games for Kids and Adults
Whether you are planning a family gathering, a party or just looking to get the kids outside on a nice day, these backyard games will provide hours of entertainment. From young to old, games bring friends and family together and bring out the competitive spirit!
Ice Block Treasure Hunt from Macaroni Kid…
Water Balloon Pinata from Milk Allergy Mom…
Outdoor Obstacle Course from Ashley Ann Photography...
DIY Ker-Plunk Game from All Parenting…
DIY Backyard Giant Foosball Table from Mark Cacka..
Nerf Gun Backyard Games from Taryn’s Journal…
Giant Outdoor Chess from Listotic…
Knock Ping Pong or Golf Balls off with Water Guns…
DIY Backyard Bowling from Apartment Therapy…
Outdoor Tic Tac Toe from Chicken Scratch…
DIY Shishkaball Game from Dan 330…
DIY Pallet Corn Hole from HGTV…
Pool Noodle Backyard Games from Listotic…
Giant Outdoor Scrabble from AJC…
Pass the Water Game from A Girl & A Glue Gun…
DIY Outdoor Jinga from A Beautiful Mess…
DIY Water Wall from Things to Share & Remember…
Backyard Candy Land from Evelyn Kirchner…
DIY Twister from You + Me…
Balloons filled with Numbers to Match with Prizes from This is Do-Able…
DIY Giant Connect Four from Build Basic…
Coke Bottle Sprinkler via Pinterest…
Glow Stick Ring Toss from Listotic…
Paint Slip & Slide from Youth Ministry…
Giant Chinese Checkers using Cups via Pinterest…
Walk the Plank Game from HWTM…
Human Hungry Hippo (I know this isn’t backyard, but it looks so much fun) from Youth Downloads…
Life Sized Sidewalk Monopoly via Pinterest…
Water Gun Bowling from Polka Dot Chair…
Glow in the Dark Wiffle Balls from She Knows…
If you like these fun Backyard Games, make sure to check out some of our Summer fun ideas here…
DIY Homemade Bubbles…
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9 comments on “30 Best Backyard Games”
Nice idea!! my kids love to try the jumping on trampoline so i am thinking to buy one for them
Hey!! Nice Idea for backyard game. Specially ice block. Currently i just install trampoline for my kids and they are enjoyed very much you can also try that.

Love all these games!! Great ideas for kids and adults! Especially during this pandemic !!!Â
Some kids never played any of these games ever!Â
I grew up playing board games!! Still love playing them !!!!!
The water game is the best outdoor game for summer. Thank you for a great list of things to do with the kids! they must love to play these games 🙂
Fun and exciting ideas fit grandma’s
Thank you
Omg the ice block! Love that and my older kids would have a riot if I told them there was money inside!Â
Great ideas! Jenga Giant is great for kids too, especially to boost children motor skills in a fun and interactive way.
Thank you for the feature. We appreciate it. 🙂 This is a great compilation of fun ideas. Can’t wait to try some!
Great ideas. I will be using some of them shortly. Thank you