How far apart are cornhole boards?

Regulation cornhole boards are set with their front edges 27 feet apart. For kids or small yards, move them in to 15 to 20 feet.

How far apart are horseshoe stakes?

Regulation horseshoe stakes are 40 feet apart. Casual and kids' games often shorten that to 20 to 30 feet.

How far apart are Kan Jam cans?

Kan Jam cans are placed 50 feet apart for standard play, with throwers staying behind their own can.

Lawn Game Distances & Dimensions Chart

Game	Space needed	Official distance & dimensions
Backyard Axe Throwing	A long, clear lane with a solid backstop and no one downrange	Stand about 12 to 15 ft from the target face (a common league distance is roughly 12 ft for a one-handed throw). The target board is typically around 4 ft tall by 2 ft wide, with a bullseye of five concentric rings and two small clutch dots in the upper corners. Mount the center of the bullseye at about shoulder-to-eye height with a solid backstop behind it.
Badminton	About 20 x 44 ft for a full court, less for casual rallies	Full court is 44 ft long by 20 ft wide (17 ft for singles). The net stands 5 ft high at center and 5 ft 1 in at the posts. For casual backyard play you can shrink the court, but keep the net height close to 5 ft so serves and clears feel right.
Bocce Ball	approx 10 ft to 60 ft of flat ground	A regulation bocce court is 13 feet wide by 91 feet long, but you do not need one. In the backyard, just pick a flat lane roughly 10 to 60 feet long. The pallino must be rolled past the center line and not touch the back boundary. There is no fixed throwing line, players roll from behind the starting (foul) line at the near end.
Cornhole	approx 30 ft long x 8 ft wide	Boards are set with their front edges 27 feet apart. Each board is 2 feet by 4 feet, tilted up to 12 inches at the back, with a 6-inch hole centered 9 inches from the top edge. The front edge of each board is the foul line you throw from.
Croquet	Flexible; roughly 50 x 100 ft for a full course, less for backyard	There is no fixed throwing or pitching distance in croquet. The course size is flexible for backyards. A full 9-wicket layout traditionally fits in an area around 50 by 100 feet, but you can shrink the whole pattern to fit a small lawn, then spread it out for a longer game.
Disc Golf	A full course; holes often run 200 to 400+ ft each	There is no setup distance to measure; you play an existing course. Individual holes commonly run from about 200 to over 400 feet from tee pad to basket, with par set by the hole's length and difficulty.
Giant Connect Four	A few square feet on flat ground	None. Giant four in a row has no throwing or setup distance to measure. You just need a flat, level spot for the frame to stand and a few feet of clearance so two players can reach the columns comfortably.
Giant Jenga	A small flat patch; grass, patio, or deck	None. Giant Jenga has no throwing or pitching distance. The only spacing that matters is giving players elbow room around the tower and keeping the base on a flat, solid surface so it does not lean as it grows.
Horseshoes	About 50 ft long by 10 ft wide	Regulation pitching distance is 40 ft from stake to stake. Many casual and kids' games shorten it to 30 ft (and as little as 20 ft for little ones) so shoes actually reach the pit. Stakes stand about 14 to 15 inches tall and lean roughly 12 degrees toward each other.
Kan Jam	About 60 ft long by 15 ft wide	The two cans are set 50 ft apart for standard play. You throw from your own can and may not cross that line on release. For younger players or tight spaces, shorten the distance so the disc still reaches.
Ladder Ball	approx 20 ft long x 6 ft wide	Set the toss line 15 feet from the ladder (about five normal paces). The ladder itself has three horizontal rungs spaced about 13 inches apart on an upright frame. Bolas are two golf-ball-sized balls joined by a roughly 13-inch rope.
Lawn Bowling	A flat, level lawn at least 70-100 ft long for a full rink	A full bowling green rink is about 14-19 ft wide and 120 ft long, though backyard players use whatever flat, level grass they have (aim for at least 70-100 ft of length). The jack must be rolled a minimum distance to count as a valid end. The green should be as flat and smooth as possible so the bias does the work, not the bumps.
Lawn Darts	About 40 ft of open lawn, end to end	Target rings are commonly placed about 25 to 40 feet apart depending on the set, with throwers standing at a line beside each ring. Check your specific set, since spacing varies by manufacturer.
Molkky	About 12 to 15 ft long lane	Players throw from behind a line about 3 to 4 m (roughly 10 to 13 ft) from the pins. There is no single rigid distance in casual play, so set a comfortable line and keep everyone throwing from the same spot. The throwing line stays fixed even as the pins scatter.
Pickleball	20 x 44 ft court, about the size of a doubles badminton court	A pickleball court is 20 ft wide by 44 ft long, the same footprint as a doubles badminton court. The net is 36 in high at the sidelines and 34 in at the center. The kitchen (non-volley zone) extends 7 ft back from the net on each side, and the centerline splits each side into two service courts.
Ring Toss	A small flat area; about 10 to 15 ft of clear toss room	There is no single official distance for backyard ring toss. A good casual toss line is about 5 to 10 feet from the pegs, moved closer for young kids and back to 10 to 15 feet for competitive adults. For hook-and-ring, the toss line is shorter, usually around 6 to 8 feet, because you are swinging the ring rather than throwing it.
Spikeball	About 30 ft circle of open space	There is no court boundary in Spikeball. Players move freely 360 degrees around the net once the ball is served. The server starts roughly 6 ft back from the net at the service line, and you generally want about a 30 ft open circle so people can chase and dive safely.
Tetherball	A circle about 12 to 15 ft across around the pole	The pole stands about 10 feet tall above the ground, with the ball hanging roughly 2 feet off the grass on a rope. Players need a clear circle about 12 to 15 feet across around the pole.
Washer Toss	approx 25 ft long x 6 ft wide	For the common 1-hole / single-cup game, the boxes are usually set about 21 feet apart (measured cup to cup, or 20 to 25 ft casually). For 3-hole washer toss, the two long boxes are typically placed about 10 feet apart (inside edges), though 8 to 10 feet is common. Washers are standard 2.5-inch metal washers. Move boxes closer for kids.
Yard Pong	About 10 to 24 ft between the two bucket rows	Giant yard pong is commonly played with the two bucket rows set about 10 to 24 feet apart. Pick a distance that matches your space and skill level, then keep it the same for both teams.