23 Fun and Entertaining Backyard Games for Families

Family game nights are a must for maintaining a healthy relationship between parents and children. People often get together for game nights and can easily spend hours having fun and laughing along with their family. This blog post contains a list of the 29 best backyard games for families. These games will keep everyone entertained while they spend time bonding with the family.

1. Ultimate Frisbee (Rules)

Ultimate Frisbee is a team sport that is played on a field with a goal at each end. The sport is played by two teams of seven players, with a teammate rotating at each end. The players throw a curved flying disc into the air. The disc is caught by a teammate and then passed to the player on the other end. The objective is for the team to score points by throwing or catching the disc into the goal. The game is usually played with variations of rules on the field, for example, the field might be smaller, or the field might be smaller, or the field might have a different number of ends.

2. Balloon Magic

Balloon Magic is a game where you try to pop balloons by making them burst with water balloons. It is like a game of Jenga, but with water balloons instead of blocks. To play the game, you must pop as many balloons as you can in the time limit. The person with the most balloons remaining when the time is up, wins the game.

3. Ring Toss

A ring toss is one of the most popular games at bars and parties. One person throws a ring onto a table or a pole, and another person tries to get it. The person who is trying to get the ring has to get it around the ring’s axis more than once. The person who is throwing the ring has to make it fall in a cylinder. The player with the most rings in the end of the game wins. 

4. Cornhole

Cornhole is a game that involves two or more players throwing corn bags at a board with four holes. The objective is to throw bags in each hole in the fewest throws possible. It’s a great game for friends and family to play on a summer day.

5. Bocce Ball

Bocce ball is a backyard game that is easy to learn and can be played by people of all ages. It is one of the most fun ways to spend a hot summer day. The game is played on a standard bocce court, which is about the size of two basketball courts. There are two teams, and each team has four players. The first team who throws the bocce ball closest to the other team’s goal wins.

6. Giant Connect Four

Connect four is a game that is played by connecting four pieces of the same color in a row. It is a strategy game that is popular among children and adults alike. The game starts with two players, but can be expanded to four or eight players. Connect four has been around since the 1950s, but it was not until the 1980s that it became popular.

7. Treasure Hunt

The backyard game treasure hunt is a fun game to play with your friends and family. It is a great way to get everyone involved and have a little fun at the same time. The best way to play the game is to make up clues for each person in the group. The first person that finds the item, or the group finds an item, that you are looking for will be the winner. If you are looking for a challenging treasure, try looking for something that is buried. To make it more challenging, make sure to leave out hints as to where the treasure is buried.

8. Water Balloon Fight

Water balloon fight is a game that is perfect for summer time. It’s a game where you fill up water balloons with water, and then throw them at each other. The water balloons are filled with water and held together by a rubber band. The first person to get hit by a balloon loses the game. If you are just getting started, it is best to start out by filling up the balloons with room temperature water because the warmer the water, the faster the balloons will go.

9. Tackle Football

Football is one of the most popular sports in America and it is also one of the most dangerous. It’s important to know how to play the game properly so that you can avoid injury. Tackle football is a backyard game in which two teams of six players each try to score a touchdown by carrying the football across the goal line. The game is played on a gridiron-shaped field. One team starts at the goal line and tries to score, while the other team defends the goal line and tries to stop them. The game is traditionally played with a leather football, but can also be played with a rugby ball, or any other ball that is made of leather or rubber.

10. Ladder Ball

It requires two people, one person standing on the ground and the other person standing on a ladder that is leaning against a wall. The person on the ground throws the ball up in the air and the person on the ladder tries to catch it. If they are successful, then they can throw it back to the person on the ground. If they miss, then they must climb down the ladder and start again. This game is great for kids because it helps them learn how to work together as well as have fun.

11. Hula Hoop

It is easy to play and is a great way to get some exercise. The game starts by holding the hula hoop in your hands with your arms crossed. From here, you can start the game by swinging the hoop and catching it on the other side of your body. This is an easy way to get a good rhythm going.

12. Water Balloon Toss

The game of water balloon toss is a classic backyard game that can be played by the whole family. It’s a fun way to spend the summer and is a great way to cool off on hot days. The first thing you need to do is collect some water balloons, which can be found in most grocery stores. Then, you need to fill the balloons with water. It’s best to use a funnel to make the process easier. Next, you will need a bucket or any container that is large enough for the balloons to fit inside. Then, take turns throwing the balloons into the bucket and try to get them as close as possible without popping them.

13. Cricket

Cricket is a backyard game that is popular in many countries. There are many variations of the game, but the basic rules are simple: two teams of 11 players take turns batting and fielding. The game starts with a coin toss. Each team then chooses whether to bat or field first. The team that bats first will have the choice of either batting first or second. The team that bats second will have the choice of either batting third or fourth. Batsmen get three chances to hit a ball bowled by the bowler, while the bowlers get three chances to bowl a ball at the batsmen. If the bowlers’ team wins, they get to choose whether they will bat first or second next time.

14. Cops and Robbers

Playing cops and robbers is one of those childhood games that never seems to get old. It’s a lot of fun to play with a group of friends, and it’s also a great way to learn about different tactics and strategies. It’s best to play in an open area that has plenty of space for running, hiding, and playing.

15. Foosball

Foosball is a game that is played by two teams of three players each. The players use paddles to play the ball around the table, trying to score goals and keep the ball from their opponent’s goal. It is a fast-paced game with lots of action and strategy. 

16. Ping Pong

Table tennis is a game that originated in England in the 19th century. It is a sport of quick reflexes, speed, and strategy. The rules for table tennis are simple: two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a net that is strung between two widely spaced posts. The winner is the first player to score 21 points.

17. Sardines (Hide and Go Seek in Reverse)

Sardines is an active game played like hide and seek. One person is hiding and everyone else is looking for that person. When a person finds that person hiding, they quietly join the lair. A hidden group immediately looks like a school of sardines!

18. Bean Bag Toss

Bean bag toss is a fun game that is a great way to get people moving and active. It is also an easy game to play with your family or friends. Bean bag toss is a competition where two players sit opposite each other on the ground and take turns tossing bean bags at a target.

19. Horseshoes

The horseshoe field consists of two ends, with a “pitching box” at each end. The pitching box is a 6 foot square marked on the ground. Inside each pitching box is a rectangle about 3 feet by 6 feet or slightly smaller called a “pit”. The pit is centrally located with its long side parallel to the long side of the playing field and filled with sand to absorb the impact of horseshoes. At the center of each pit is a metal stake 1 inch in diameter, protruding 15 inches above the ground and slanted approximately 3 inches from vertical towards the launch pad. The points where each stake intersects the ground are 40 feet apart.

20. Kickball

The goal in a kickball game is for one team to score more goals than the other to win the game. Each player attempts to do this by kicking the ball and running all bases to score points. When the opposing team does not kick, they try to catch the ball, push it off the base, etc. to prevent the opposing player from making runs and try to force them out. Also, we must not forget that the real game of kickball also has an overarching goal. It’s about introducing children to the more complex game of baseball in a simple and effective way.

21. Water Gun Fight

When the weather is hot, everyone wants to jump in the pool, but not everyone is ready to get wet. Water fights are a great way to cool down, and are a lot of fun. If you’re looking for a good way to play with your friends, try a water gun fight! Whether you’re in a pool or on the beach, use your imagination and have some fun. Don’t forget to change up your strategy. If one person is winning, try spraying them with water from a different source.

22. Capture the Flag

Game capture the flag is an intense, competitive game that can be played on any flat surface. The object of the game is to capture the other team’s flag, by going into their territory and bringing their flag back to your territory.

23. Hide-and-seek

Hide-and-seek, an old and popular children’s game, in which one player closes their eyes for a short period of time (often counting to 100) while the others hide. The seeker then opens his eyes and tries to find the hidden team mates. The first found is the next seeker and the last found is the round winner.

These backyard games are great for families, and are a fun way to stay fit and active.