11 DIY Backyard games: family fun for kids and adults to enjoy
Summer is here, which means there’s plenty of opportunities for you and your family to relax and have fun playing games in your backyard.
But what if you don’t have much spare cash to buy a bunch of games?
Well, it’s actually pretty easy to make your own.
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And, what I love most about DIY backyard games is that there is often as much fun in the making of the game as there is in the endless hours of playing it afterwards.
So, here’s a bunch of some brilliantly easy to make backyard games that both kids and adults will enjoy playing… and making!
In no time at all you’ll be all set with your own versions of classic games and modern favourites.
Yep, you’ll be ready for all the big summer events like birthday parties, 4th of July celebrations, having everyone over for a summe BBQ or simply hanging out on hot summer days having fun with the family.
Easy to make super fun to play backyard games
Flamingo DIY Ring Toss Game
This has to be the prettiest ring toss game ever!
DIY Flamingo Croquet
And on the subject of flamingos... how cute is this DIY flamingo croquet game?!
The Tarp Game- The Red Headed Hostess
Great use of an old tarpulin!
DIY Tic Tac Toe Game
Well stone me! This is a great way to create a fun backyard game.
DIY Giant Lawn Matching Game
This is a super cute idea... both for having fun making and for kids to enjoy playing.
How to Make a DIY Giant Jenga Game
Make your own Giant Jenga... so much fun in both the creation and the endless hours of playing!
Make your own DIY Tetherball Set!
Wow! This is the budget version of Tetherball, DIY Style!
How To Make a DIY Oversized Outdoor Checkerboard Game
This is simply genius... giant outdoor chess!
Balloon Tennis For Gross Motor Play - Little Bins for Little Hands
The best alternative use ever for a fly swat!!
5 fun things to do with tin cans!!!
This is another DIY backyard game that works well as a craft acitivity and can then be played for hours through the summer.
Before you go…
If you’re planning a backyard kids’ birthday party, take a look at my roundup of the most fun outdoor party games for kids.
And I’ve also got a massive roundup of the 36 best kids’ party games ever, with detailed rules and how to play for each game.
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