Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors with the kids? When the weather is nice, it’s great to get outside instead of staying indoors. Creating DIY outdoor games in the backyard is a fantastic way to do this. These games are perfect for backyard barbecues, parties, or simply having fun together.
These DIY games can be made and enjoyed by both kids and adults during the spring and summer. They’re not only fun and active, but they also provide a great opportunity for quality family time outside.
Here are 15 DIY Outdoor Backyard Games everyone will love.
1. Outdoor Obstacle Course
Create the ultimate competition with this DIY outdoor obstacle course. Both kids and adults can get in on the action as they see who can complete the course without messing up the fastest.
See the Project: Outdoor Obstacle Course
2. Sponge Toss Water Game
Turn sponges into a fun water game for kids to play outside when it’s hot. Think of the game as a water balloon fight, only with sponge bombs instead of water balloons. Kids will love tossing sponges or seeing who can win in a sponge fight competition.
See the Project: Sponge Toss Water Game
3. DIY Dice Yard Game
The kids will have fun helping you paint the giant yard dice and will also love playing games with them outside. You can get creative with making up your own games, using them like picture Yahtzee, or just letting the kids stack and play.
See the Project: DIY Dice Yard Game
4. Checkers
You can create your own checkers board on the back patio for a fun outdoor game the whole family will love. It’s great for kids and adults and is the perfect way to get outside play.
See the Project: Sidewalk Chalk Game Board
5. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
If you’re looking for a low-key game for kids to play outside, why not go on a fun scavenger hunt in the backyard? They’ll love finding the different insects, objects, and natural items.
See the Project: Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
6. DIY Outdoor Jenga
Jenga is a game that we love to play with friends and family. It’s fun and competitive to see who can be the best at taking out the blocks and keeping the tower up. For summer, make your own gigantic Jenga blocks and turn them into a fun outdoor game kids can play.
See the Project: DIY Gigantic Jenga
7. Cornhole
If the family loves a good game of cornhole, you can make your own DIY cornhole game board for everyone to enjoy in the backyard. It’ll be a great outdoor game kids of all ages and adults can enjoy during the summer.
See the Project: DIY Cornhole Game Board
8. Outdoor Tic-Tac-Toe
Tic-Tac-Toe is another easy game that everyone in the family can participate in. You can easily make your own outdoor Tic-Tac-Toe with rocks, paint, and wood.
See the Project: DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Game
9. Giant Connect 4 DIY Outdoor Game
Take your family game night outdoors when the weather is nice and enjoy an old-fashioned, supersized Connect 4 game. This does take a little bit of extra work, but it’s worth it, and it will have everyone in the family outside enjoying the backyard.
See the Project: Giant Connect 4 DIY Outdoor Game
10. DIY Molkky Game
Sometimes called Skittle Scatter, Molkky can be played outdoors and is great for when you need an outdoor game for a crowd. If you don’t have a crowd, the game can be played with just a small group. This tutorial will show you how to make your own supplies for the game and how to play.
See the Project: DIY Mölkky Game with Carrier
11. DIY Giant Chess Game
Love playing chess with friends and family? Why not turn that game into a fun backyard game by creating your own DIY chess board with pavers? You can get the giant chess pieces online.
See the Project: DIY Giant Chess Game
12. Backyard Plinko Game
America’s favorite game! Make your own Plinko game outside and have the family compete to see who can get the most points.
See the Project: Backyard Plinko Game
13. Giant Bubble Recipe & Game
Bubbles are so much fun to play with in the summer, and you’ll often find kids doing them on warm summer days. Instead of buying those small bubble wants and containers, make your own giant bubble recipe at home and let the kids create large magical bubbles.
See the Project: Giant Bubble Recipe & Game
14. DIY Ring Toss
Make your own backyard game of ring toss with a few supplies and some work. Kids and adults can enjoy the game while enjoying the outdoors.
See the Project: DIY Ring Toss
15. Trampoline Games
There are a variety of different games kids can play on the trampoline while outside enjoying the nice weather. These trampoline games can give you some fun ideas for kids of all ages.
See the Project: Trampoline Games
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