Search32 backyard game suggestions with instructions here include Yard Twister (an outside version of Twister), a Giant Jenga game, Nature Scavenger Hunt, Ring Toss and much more. Most require some outlay and set up but all are good ideas for getting children outside and having fun.
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Party Games
Having a summer birthday party? Potato Sack Race, Bean Bag Toss, Bocce Ball and more—games here for groups.
This Old House
DIY projects with This Old House require some building but all look like fun projects such as soccer goals, crochet court, ricochet game, miniature golf course, ladder golf game, sandbox and even a lemonade stand.
Games With Rules
Mom.me has explanations and rules for organized games such as badminton, bocce, kickball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, tetherball and volleyball.
