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Jul 12, 2023

24 Fun Outdoor Toys And Games For Your Backyard

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

Your neighbors will be *very* jealous of all the excitement in your backyard.

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Promising review: "I purchased this for get togethers with friends and family and this is, and always has been, a party favorite. Good quality as well." —Mark

Get it from Amazon for $99.95.

JnJ Handmade is a family-owned Etsy shop in Wisconsin that specializes in a variety of handmade items, including yard games, home decor, and DIY kits.

Promising review: "Better than I thought it would be! This is a great game to get the family going at a backyard gathering!" —Ayoka

Get it from JnJ Handmade on Etsy for $55.99+ (available in three stains).

It's also got a bench and cup holders!

Promising review: "I have had this pool for about two weeks now, and I LOVE IT!!! Was simple to set up; I got a little electric pump, and it took about 10 minutes to inflate, then about half an hour to fill with water. Pay attention to make sure you set it up on level ground or it will be lopsided. I live in South Carolina so it is already hot and humid, and I use it about every afternoon. It is probably good for two adults, maybe one adult and a couple of kids. The built-in seat and headrest are really quite comfy and relaxing. I will definitely buy this same pool again if it springs a leak and can't be fixed, if I could give it 10 stars, I would. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!" —kathryn j.

Get it from Amazon for $37.83 (also available with a pump).

This set includes two regulation size (4 feet x 2 feet) Cornhole boards for authentic gameplay, eight all-weather regulation bean bags, a carrying case, bean bag tote, and rule book.

Promising review: "Bought this for my husband for our anniversary in honor of our first summer in a home with a back yard! However, this item comes with a carrying case for storage and portability so you could take it to the local park as well. I like that it's blank and no design. My hubby has mentioned trying to paint it like the Colorado flag since we are in Colorado. Anyway, LOVE IT and it's been fun for all during BBQs or family dinners on the patio. It's great for kiddos and adults. :) We have had it nearly three years now and it's still in great shape!" —Angie

Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (also available in a tailgate size).

Promising review: "My son oftentimes has many of the neighborhood kids at our house playing. We have the pool and the trampoline and wanted something a little different. This hit the spot! Everyone has a blast with it! Both children as well as adults! It's so easy to put together too! Very well built and good quality. I love the carry case that it comes in — a nice sturdy canvas. I highly recommend." —LOVIN LIFE IN AZ

Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in two stains).

The set includes two Velcro paddles, two balls, and a storage bag.

Promising review: "My 5-year-old granddaughter loves playing catch with me. She is able to easily develop great eye-hand coordination with this toy. Great for indoors or outdoors." —Barbara Smith

Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.99 (available in 10 colors).

This set includes six 28" Burlywood hardwood handles, six 8" hardwood mallets with caps for added protection, two 18" hardwood ending stakes, six 2.8" weather-resistant molded balls, nine steel wickets with vinyl coating, and a nice bag to carry it all in.

Promising review: "This croquet set is artfully made and really such a steal for the money you will pay! The sticks and mallets are all made out of durable hard wood and the mallets have a rubber sleeve that goes on each end to help protect the mallet from damage overtime. The balls are on the heavier side, as they should be. They are resistant to weather, so no need to pick them up if you didn't finish your game, same with the wickets. All of this comes in a nice carrying case that can actually handle the weight of the set itself! The colors are vibrant so there will be no question which ball is yours and genuinely I do not feel like they will fade or lose their quality. I would absolutely buy this again!" —Dido

Get it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in two colors).

Splash EZ is a small business run by parents who were looking for a fun and safe way to entertain their kids, which is how the sprinkler splash pad was born.

Promising review: "My 2-year-old and 10-year-old kids and 32-year-old husband love it. Super easy to put together. Great for easy cool down in the back for those without a pool. Florida living here, so water is a must in summer. Has held up very well in terms of durability. Left it out for a few days, and it still worked great." —Deja T.

Get it from Amazon for $24.96+ (available in four designs).

The game comes with an inflatable splash mat, hose connector, waterproof spinner, and gameplay instructions.

Promising review: "Fun for all ages. Such a fun twist on an already loved game! This kept my 4- and 7-year-olds' attention for a while! Each spot you put your hand on sprays water, whoever stays up the longest wins! Even the adults had to try it out. I was a little nervous with the quality of the plastic, but it withheld adults and kids moving all around it without any holes." —Deborah Gaffney

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (also available in a larger size).

Promising review: "A great investment to your backyard. My 6-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son use it everyday, they love it. It's great for quarantine since the parks are closed. I have used it for over a month with no issues. Also, it is good for two kids so they can ride together and not fight over whose turn is next :)" —J Arroyo

Get it from Amazon for $57.99 (available in two sizes).

Tiki Toss is a small biz that took a classic hook and ring game to the next level by creating several unique ways to play it.

Promising review: "We all love this game. Everyone who comes over cannot stop playing Tiki Toss. So simple and so fun. Quality and design of product is fantastic. Also makes a great gift." —jzek

Get it from Amazon for $20.36+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "This water blaster connects to your garden hose — and then it's so much fun for the kids. We've had some recent hot days, and my son and his friends have entertained themselves for hours outside with this SuperSoaker blaster. It comes with some targets to aim at — but the kids like spraying each other." —Kevinbeijing

Get it from Amazon for $20.24.

Promising review: "These playing cards are a HIT. I take them out with me for social events and when visiting people, even to the beach. We just play and play. So you can get them wet and they won't soggy up and tear it just become a little hard to shuffle. It is so cool that they look like you can see right straight through them but you can't." —Tabs

Get them from Amazon for $6.97.

Promising review: "We had a pump to blow this up. The seed/ball was easy enough to blow up without the pump. The valves hold air in well enough that it gives you time to plug the valve without much air escaping. It looks awesome, was fun to use and doubles as a game! Try to send the pit home! It's harder than you think! I highly recommend it!" —Caresse Vera

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two sizes).

This game includes one splash hoop, two inflatable water basketballs, and a ball pump.

Promising review: "We love our splash hoop! It was very easy to assemble and we had it put together in no time. It's very durable and the kids can't stop playing with it. It comes with two basketballs and a pump which was a great added feature. The base is filled with water making it hard to move and stable (for dunking or long range shots). If you’re looking to add some fun to your summer pool experience, this is a great investment!" —Keith Regan

Get it from Amazon for $111.32+ (available in three colors or check out this floating basketball hoop!).

The game mat measures 4' x 4' and is machine washable! It comes with a carrying bag and 24 jumbo playing discs (12 red and 12 black). The discs are made of non-toxic recycled EVA foam.

Swooc Games is a small biz that makes fun games for family and friends. The company is committed to maintaining a net zero footprint by planting trees to offset 100% of its carbon emissions.

Promising review: "This 4 feet by 4 feet reversible game mat is great for indoor and outdoor fun! I love that you can play Checkers or Tic Tac Toe and all of the supplies fit in a portable bag that is perfect for storage and/or traveling. The mat is machine washable and the pieces are made of foam that is eco-friendly. The best part about this game set is how easy it is to set up and put away. I am looking forward to using this game with friends, family, and in my classroom." —Sixth Grade Teachers

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

Promising review: "We have had no rips or tears, and we've used it half a dozen times, including at two birthday parties, so it's had some intense use. My kids love it. It does work best on flat ground; it keeps the water pressure up at both ends. If we use it on a hot, sunny day, the grass does turn brown under it, but I'm optimistic it will come back. Great product! I looked up a lot of similar products and am very happy with this one." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $40.99+ (available in three sizes).

The kit comes with the giant bubble wand, two pouches of bubble concentrate, and a booklet to help you become a skilled bubble creator!

Promising review: "Love this!! Easy for kids to use — my six-year-old son figured it out pretty quick — and fun for adults as well (my husband and I might have played with it as much as our son did...) Makes amazing bubbles. The bubble mix it comes with is fantastic." —Thomas Durant

Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in six styles).

Set comes with nine holes, four golf balls, and a dry-erase scorecard. To play at night like the reviewers above, grab some light-up golf balls. And don't forget clubs!

Promising review: "We tried to set it up in the grass, and that's not really ideal but on a patio or down a hall — it's so much better. The silicone molding is so lightweight and the little flag centers are marvelous to make you feel like you are more than a new learner! The set is complete with four foam balls and a score board that you use a dry-erase marker on. GREAT to use only a few of the pieces for a short game for kiddos or the entire set for a more competitive experience." —Momakookie

Get it from Amazon for $34.99.

It comes with ten pins, a baton, a carrying bag, and complete instructions. Any number of competitors can play and it's made for ages 7 and up. Players throw a baton at the pins while keeping score of how many are knocked down. If you only knock down one, you earn the number of points marked on that pin. You set up the pins where they land, then the next player takes a turn and tosses the baton. The game can be played until someone scores exactly 50. If you go over, you can set the score back to 25 and continue playing.

Silver Birch Woodshop is a Pennsylvania-based small biz that makes a variety of handcrafted games.

Promising review: "The quality is excellent. I am very excited to use it at the next outdoor party. I am also interested in playing a game that a part of my family might have played in Europe." —Alicia Albertson

Get it from Silver Birch Woodshop on Etsy for $77.50

This has foldable legs, an adjustable net, and comes with three balls.

Promising review: "We play this any time we are at the beach. It takes about 5-10 minutes to set up and take down. It's very durable, one of our friends landed on it and it got squished but survived." —Macy

Get the set from Amazon for $59.99.

This set includes the volleyball net, a volleyball, a ball pump with needle, two adjustable steel poles, one set of weather-resistant boundary lines, and one carrying bag.

Promising review: "We upgraded our backyard v-ball net and this one is great! We used some spiral spikes we had laying around to make it extra secure, but the ones they provide work great also. Net is good quality and poles are very sturdy. The boundary lines are already measured and come with spikes in place. Loved that! We used two adults for setup and it was so easy. Maybe took 10 minutes and the hardest part was opening all the boxes. You could do it with one person also. So happy with this purchase." —Kaylee Crawford

Get the set from Amazon for $99.99 (also available in a professional style OR check out this pool volleyball net).

This set includes eight bocce balls (two red, two blue, two green, two yellow), one while pallino, one measuring rope, and a carrying bag.

Promising review: "As my first and only bocce ball set, I am impressed with the durability and ease to store the set. We kept the box to go inside the storage bag because it keeps it firm and sturdy. My son has dropped these balls on concrete and I haven't ever noticed any damage! We have played a lot this summer, and love them!" —Chad J.

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

This set comes with eight multi-colored, weather-resistant, LED bocce balls, a white weather-resistant LED jack ball, a retractable measuring tape, batteries, and a canvas case.

Get it from Tenalach for $99.99.

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.