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Published: Sep 10, 2017 · Modified: Jul 21, 2022 by Birute Efe · This post may contain affiliate links ·

10 Absolutely Coolest Backyard Games for Kids

backyard games for kids
backyard games for kids

Looking for backyard games for kids? Ever wonder why your kids aren't spending time in the backyard?

Set up at least one of these backyard games for kids and they will never come in the house.

5 images of absolutely coolest backyard games.

Yes, these backyard games require some DIY and set up, but they are SO WORTH IT.

Perfect for birthday parties, carnivals and other fun festivities.

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  • 10 Backyard Games For Kids
  • 1. Giant Plinko
  • 2. Ice Block Treasure Hunt
  • 3. Giant Pick up Sticks
  • 4. Backyard Bingo Game
  • 5. Giant Scrabble Game
  • 6. DIY Dunk Bucket
  • 7. Human Board Game
  • 8. Nature Scavenger Hunt
  • 9. Giant Painted Twister Game
  • 10. Bolaball Four-in-a-Row Outdoor Game

10 Backyard Games For Kids

1. Giant Plinko

Bunch of people enjoying a birthday party with many games at backyard.
Source: A Turtle's Life For Me

Big or small, Plinko makes the family time more fun!

2. Ice Block Treasure Hunt

Anything that is frozen is just fun to watch melt, right? This game is more exciting since there are items frozen inside an ice block!

3. Giant Pick up Sticks

Young boy kneeling on a green grass and playing with colorful sticks.
Source: The Inspiration Board

Giant games are the best, don't you think? Pick up sticks needs focus and great hands!

4. Backyard Bingo Game

A backyard game that everybody will enjoy! All kids and adults would love to play this game for hours!

5. Giant Scrabble Game

Well, if we are talking about giant games, this DIY giant board game will definitely give you more reasons to play outside!

6. DIY Dunk Bucket

Dunk bucket backyard game with a bucket on a tree and a garden chair under.
Source: The Happy House Wife

This is actually a game that I've always wanted to play with the kids. Well, now I can and you can, too!

7. Human Board Game

I think board games are very entertaining when you are the one moving around the board! the kid inside me is just trying to literally get out and play!

8. Nature Scavenger Hunt

Collage of children playing a scavenger game outdoor.
Source: Five Little Chefs

Nature is a very wonderful place to let your kids explore. Time to start listing the things for your next scavenger hunt!

9. Giant Painted Twister Game

You can customize how big you want your twister board to be! Using marking spray paint, you can make your own twister board and enjoy playing!

10. Bolaball Four-in-a-Row Outdoor Game

Father and daughter playing a backyard funny game.
Source: Amazon

Funny and enjoyable game for kids and adults!

I hope you found enough inspiration on backyard games for kids.

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