Best Outdoor Family Games
Summer is here! We all love summer because of the hot weather and the beach. But this year, most people are locked up in their houses as they maintain social distancing.
But that does not mean you can’t have fun and play days with your family. Even without the beach and friends, you can play outdoor games in your yard and make your summer lovely.
It does not matter how old you are. You can find space in your yard and fill it up with a game or two. Your family can still have fun together and kill the monotony of staying indoors. We have helped you come up with the best games you can play outside with your family.
Cross Net
It’s a four square volleyball game that’s easily set up in the outdoors like on grass and sand.
There are ground boundaries that mark the squares. You can adjust the heights to perfectly fit the players, so it’s perfect for families with kids.
Setting up and taking down may take some time so you can opt to leave it in the yard. It’s one of the games with individual scores, making it competitive and one of the best games to play outside with your family. Only four players play at a time, but if there are more players, they can easily rotate.
What do You Need to Play Cross Net?
- 4 square volleyball net that’s height adjustable
- Necessary tension straps, ground stakes, and poles
- Air pump
- 1 volleyball
- Boundary markers
Giant Tic-Tac-Toe
This game is somewhat similar to chess and checkers. The player stands 2 feet away from the tic-tac-toe grid, which you can easily DIY by drawing it on the sidewalk. They then toss the disks, one after the other—the first player to get three disks right in a row wins.
What Do You Need?
- Masking tape or chalk
- Stapler
- 20 6-inch paper plates
- Marker
What to DO
- Use the masking tape or chalk to draw the tic-tac-toe on the ground
- Decorate five plates with O’s and five with X’s
- Staple each plate to a plain one to make disks
Play as many rounds as you want until you run out of energy!
RampShot
Described as "Cornhole on Steroids", RampShot is among the best backyard games for families. It’s a four-player game that uses two plastic ramps and 4 rubber balls. Every game involves 3 out of the 4 players.
How do You Play RampShot?
Teammates stand on opposite sides of the playing area. One player tosses the ball into the net of the ramp. Points are awarded if the ball enters the net. If not, it bounces on the groove of the ramp, and both the team member and the opposing one compete on catching it.
It’s a highly interactive game that keeps everyone on their toes.
Kan Jam Ultimate Disc Game
How are your disc-throwing games nowadays? If you have been so busy to polish up your skills, now is the time. The game comprises of two plastic cans with a slotted front and open top. You play by hitting the can with the disc or shooting through the slot while your opponent tries to deflect it.
What Do You Need to Play Kan Jam?
You only need two cans and a flying disk, which you can comfortably DIY. Alternatively, you can buy readymade equipment.
Staying home does not have to be boring. You can have fun without necessarily hanging out with your friends at your favorite joint. Family games allow you to bond with your family members and enjoy each other’s company.