Home Yard 8 Backyard Games To Keep Your Family Entertained All Summer Long By Jenna Sims Jenna Sims Jenna is a Digital Editor for Southern Living and joined the team in 2014. She writes, produces, and assigns content with a focus on email growth and commerce content. She covers a range of topics in the lifestyle space from holiday gift guides to new product launches to tips for cooking with your air fryer. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 5, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Target Being able to spend more time outdoors with family is one of the best parts about summer. Make the most of the time you have together with these fun backyard games that will provide some friendly competition and hours of entertainment for both kids and adults. This list includes indoor games like Jenga and tic-tac-toe that have been reimagined into larger versions ideal for outdoor play. Of course there are also classic backyard games like cornhole and horseshoe that you'll want to introduce your kids to while they're young. Order a few of these games now so you'll be able to enjoy them this summer and for years to come. Our Top Picks GoSports Bamboo Cornhole Set with Carrying Case at Wayfair Jump to Review Jenga Giant JS7 Hardwood Game and Carry Bag at Amazon Jump to Review SWOOC Giant Games Checkers & Tic Tac Toe at Amazon Jump to Review Champion Sports Rubber Horseshoe Set at Amazon Jump to Review Maranda Lawn Darts Game at Walmart Jump to Review Rollors Backyard Game at Amazon Jump to Review Hey! Play! 11 in. Wooden Lawn Bowling Set at Wayfair Jump to Review Spikeball Roundnet Combo Set with 3 balls and Backpack at Walmart Jump to Review GoSports Bamboo Cornhole Set with Carrying Case Wayfair View On Wayfair View On Walmart Bamboo boards offer a polished look with lighter weight for transporting. The set includes two boards, eight bean bags, and a carrying case. Jenga Giant JS7 Hardwood Game and Carry Bag Amazon View On Amazon View On Wayfair View On Walmart The classic family game reimagined for outdoor play. Each of the 54 blocks are over 14 times larger than the original game pieces SWOOC Giant Games Checkers & Tic Tac Toe Wayfair View On Amazon View On Wayfair Waterproof foam squares can transform from checkers to tic-tac-toe in minutes. The checkerboard is 4 feet by 4 feet and the tic-tac-toe board is 3 feet by 3 feet. Champion Sports Rubber Horseshoe Set Courtesy of Amazon View On Amazon View On Walmart View On Dick's This rubber horseshoe set offers easy setup and cleanup so you can be playing in no time without putting any holes into Dad's perfectly manicured lawn. Maranda Lawn Darts Game Wayfair View On Walmart View On Belk.com View On Macy's Players can earn points by landing the oversized lawn darts inside the rings. The game is suitable for two to four players. Rollors Backyard Game Amazon View On Amazon View On Wayfair Though you may not have heard of Rollors before, it will become your new go-to game. The high-quality wood pieces come in a compact carrying bag that make it easy to store and transport. Hey! Play! 11 in. Wooden Lawn Bowling Set with Carrying Case Wayfair View On Wayfair View On Home Depot View On QVC Hand-painted pine bowling pins and bowling balls will allow you to enjoy a game of bowling anywhere at anytime. Spikeball Roundnet Combo Set with 3 balls and Backpack 5 Walmart View On Walmart View On Target View On Academy.com This game can be best described as a mix between four square and volleyball. The first team to 21 points will claim the victory. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit