35 Totally Fun Backyard Games That Are Pure Genius
Ring Toss Game with Buckets
This game is pretty self-explanatory. Kids try to toss washer rings into the buckets. It’s easy to make and easy to play, and a great starting point if you’re still new to DIY backyard games.
Pool Noodle Toss
With just a few pool noodles you can make your very own pool noodle toss game. How fun does this look!
Project Source and Instructions: parents
Bowling with Recycled Bottles
Save those milk jugs and use them for bowling! Grab a tennis ball in place of the bowling ball and you are ready to go.
Project Source and Instructions: moonfrye
DIY Outdoor Chalkboard
Put up a chalkboard in your backyard and your kids can have fun and use their imagination.
Project Source and Instructions: parentmap
Bean Bag Toss With Ladders
If you own a ladder, you won’t need to buy any supplies at all for this project, which is awesome! Just tape points to each rung and challenge kids to throw bean bags through and see who can get the highest score. It doesn’t get easier than this! Make sure to check out the Sourcee link for a lot of other awesome backyard game ideas.
Project Source and Instructions: landeeseelandeedo
Tire Swings
Tire swings are a child's favorite! How much did you love swinging from these when you were a kid. They are simple to make and will provide hours of fun.
Project Source and Instructions: bobvila
DIY Outdoor Movie Theater
You can make your own outdoor movie theater and have movie nights all summer long! The screen uses PVC pipe and is durable enough to withstand even strong winds. The kids and parents will love this!
Project Source and Instructions: pvcplans
Giant Jenga
Learn how to make your very own giant Jenga game, great for kids and adults!
Project Source and Instructions: lemonthistle
Backyard Giant Chess
This looks amazing in the backyard and will provide hours of fun for people of all ages.
Project Source and Instructions: diynetwork
Outdoor Scrabble
Who doesn't love a good game of Scrabble. Well it gets even better when it's giant and outdoors!
Ladybug Tic-Tac-Toe
Ese a tree stump for the board and rocks for the X's and O's. How cute!
Project Source and Instructions: chickenscratchny
Tic Tac Toe With Rocks
Your kids will be outdoors all day long making various kinds of mudpies in their own mud pie station,
Project Source and Instructions: mysmallpotatoes
Balloon Darts
This makes a great craft for a cool summer day or a birthday party! You can even fill the balloons with papers with numbers on them which can be used for scoring purposes to make the game more competitive. Wish I had this in my backyard as a kid!
Project Source and Instructions: thisisdoable
Four-in-a-Row
Connect four is fun for everyone. Now create you can create your very own backyard connect four game set.
Project Source and Instructions: blog.homedepot
Cheap and Easy DIY Tetherball
For around $45 you can make this yourself. This tutorial will run you through the supplies and the steps; it’s easy and the resulting set should be durable enough to enjoy for many summers!
Project Source and Instructions: simplykierste
Yard Yahtzee
Everyone loves Yahtzee! This will keep kids busy and is perfect for parties. Learn how to maje a set with wooden blocks for dice and a couple of pails!
Project Source and Instructions: nap-timecreations
DIY Carnival Party Theme
Bring the fair to your backyard with this clever party theme.
Project Source and Instructions: aturtleslifeforme
DIY “Water Blob”
You won't be able to get your kids off of this once they start playing. You’ll learn how you can fill a tarp with water for a ridiculously fun play surface your kids won’t get enough of! It;s like a waterbed outdoors. How fun!
Project Source and Instructions: clumsycrafter
DIY Slip & Slide
Here's a DIY Slip And Slide tutorial which isn't that hard to make. There’s no actual “slide” part—it is all flat on the ground, but it looks like an awesome time to be sure!
Project Source and Instructions: diaryofapreppymom
Backyard Twister
Kids will love backyard Twister and hey adults you will love it too especially after a few drinks with friends. LOL. It's simple to make and will be a ton of fun.
Project Source and Instructions: youplusmeforalways
Chalk Spray
The ingredients include tempera paint, hot water, dishwashing soap, and cornstarch—you just mix them all together and put them in spray bottles with different colors. It's like sidewalk chalk meets painting!
Project Source and Instructions: thirtyhandmadedays
DIY Racetrack for Toy Cars
Your boys will adore this outdoor racetrack. It's cute and easy to make.
Project Source and Instructions: lifestyle
Simple Ring Toss Game
To make this you only need a few tools, and the steps are straightforward, quick, and easy. The game is also simple and makes a great choice for kids of all ages.
Project Source and Instructions: http://www.momendeavors
Add a Deck Slide
This takes some work but your hard work will pay off when you see how happy it will make your kids.
Project Source and Instructions: contractornewbraunfels
Create a Zip Line for Your Kids
This is so cool! Your very own backyard zip line. What kid wouldn't love this. This isn't as hard to make as you might think. Check out the tutorial.
Project Source and Instructions: howdoesshe
Ice Block Treasure Hunt
To make this you just freeze a bunch of toys inside an ice block and let your kid chip away in search of the tools. Perfect to keep cool on a hot Summer day.
Project Source and Instructions: macaronikid
Plastic Ball And Foam Jenga Tower Game
The object is to try to pull out as many straws as you can without having the whole thing collapse (just like the Jenga tower). Check the link for a step-by-step tutorial! This looks like a lot of fun!
Project Source and Instructions: lifestyle
Baseball With Water Balloons
This game is just what it sounds like. It’s baseball, but it’s ten times funner because your kids are playing with water balloons!
Project Source and Instructions: overstuffedlife
Create An Obstacle Course
This will keep your kids active and entertained for hours. With wires and tires they will feel like they are ina real obstacle course!
Project Source and Instructions: ashleyannphotography
Natural Loom
Have your children make art using only things from Nature. You can use a tree trunk as a canvas.
Project Source and Instructions: babbledabbledo
Fairy Crowns
You will just need some old grocery bags, tape, and flowers from the yard to create a crown.
Project Source and Instructions: smallhandsbigworld
Build an Outdoor Nook
Now your kids will have their very own playhouse outside.
Project Source and Instructions: vintagerevivals
Build a “Water Wall”
For this you just have a wall of pathways which water can be poured down. You can set up a bunch of tacks and grab some hoses and containers and let your kids develop their own pathways.
Project Source and Instructions: playingbythebook
Outdoor Xylophone
Get your children started in music with this fun and clever idea!
Project Source and Instructions: childcentralstation
Now you have so many ways to keep your children busy and active this summer. If you have any suggestions and idea you would like to share, let us kow in the comments!
