The roster

The Full List of Backyard Games

Every game we cover, sorted by type. Tap any game for the best sets, the rules, and our top picks. Not sure where to start? Run the Game Finder.

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the classics

Classic Lawn Games

Cornhole set on a lawn, ready to play Cornhole BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Bocce Ball set on a lawn, ready to play Bocce Ball BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Horseshoes set on a lawn, ready to play Horseshoes BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Croquet set on a lawn, ready to play Croquet BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Ladder Ball set on a lawn, ready to play Ladder Ball BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Washer Toss set on a lawn, ready to play Washer Toss BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Ring Toss set on a lawn, ready to play Ring Toss BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Lawn Darts set on a lawn, ready to play Lawn Darts BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Mölkky set on a lawn, ready to play Mölkky BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Lawn Bowling set on a lawn, ready to play Lawn Bowling BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES
get moving

Active & Net Games

Spikeball set on a lawn, ready to play Spikeball BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Kan Jam set on a lawn, ready to play Kan Jam BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Disc Golf set on a lawn, ready to play Disc Golf BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Badminton set on a lawn, ready to play Badminton BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Pickleball set on a lawn, ready to play Pickleball BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Tetherball set on a lawn, ready to play Tetherball BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES
go big

Giant & Party Games

Giant Jenga set on a lawn, ready to play Giant Jenga BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Giant Connect Four set on a lawn, ready to play Giant Connect Four BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Yard Pong set on a lawn, ready to play Yard Pong BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES Axe Throwing set on a lawn, ready to play Axe Throwing BEST SETS · OUR PICKS · RULES