25 Outdoor Games That Are Fun For The Whole Family

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Parents: Instead of telling the kids to "go play outside" again, take your own advice and join them with some of these super entertaining games.

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For ages 6+.

Set includes two targets with score trackers, six rubber bolos, a carrying case, and rules.

Promising reviews: "I really like this product overall. The setup is quick and self-explanatory, and the parts are very durable and not cheap. My son loved this game to share with a friend in our backyard get-togethers. The balls are semi-soft and, therefore, safe. Fun for the whole family at a reasonable price. We lost one piece to maintain the score, and the company's customer service was superb. I would definitely recommend this product." —David Rigney

"I like how the joints are pre-glued into the pipe sections, which makes for a quicker setup. The pipes fit together solidly, and it doesn’t wobble. This also has softer balls, not hard golf balls, which I preferred for my young kids. The only downside is the carry bag which seems like it won’t hold up over time. Wish it came with a more durable case like other sets." —Eric

Get it from Amazon for $32.99.

For ages 7+.

Promising review: "Burritos are huge, lol! The box leaves some extra room to help them fit back in AFTER it’s been opened and has a baggy to put the XL playing cards in (cards are ~ the size of an adult's palm and fingers). Way fun for the whole family!" —Karly

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

For all ages!

Promising review: "We absolutely love the corn hole game. This set is very sturdy and comes with an equally sturdy carrying case. All the pieces fit perfectly in the carrying case. You can tell this particular set is of really great quality. We have a ton of fun for the whole family in the backyard playing. And if it looks like it’s going to rain or be a little too hot out, we put it back in the carrying case and store it easily in the backyard. It’s a great purchase." —Erika N. Ridgle

Get it from Amazon for $64.99+ (available in two sizes and 12 designs).

Promising reviews: "Great purchase! Fun for the whole family! We LOVED this version of Uno. We played it in the pool often this summer. The only suggestion I have is every couple of days wash with soap and water because, after the pool water and air drying, it does get a musty smell to them. Otherwise, all good!" —Lisa Pass

"I love this deck of cards! They can be washed, and you can have people touch them with drink residue or whatever else is on their hands and be okay; it won’t ruin the cards, and that was my motivation behind buying these, and this was well worth it! And it even comes with a backpack clip to hold the cards in place and for you to clip onto anything! The only complaint guests have is how slick they feel, and they sometimes stick together, but I don’t mind it!" —Shanice

Get it from Amazon for $10.99.

Promising reviews: "There are few things in today's ever-changing society that you try once and make you never go back to the 'old way' of doing it again. This is one of them. Follow the directions given, and you will have a bunch of well-filled balloons ready for fun times in under 60 seconds. Can you fill them up faster? Probably. But just do as the packaging says and take your time; you won't be disappointed." —Mr. H

"Great water balloons! These are good quality, easy to use, and fun for the whole family." —BL

Get it from Amazon for $37.99.

For ages 3+.

Promising reviews: "These paddles were well built and sturdy. We have been playing with them a lot, and the durability of the Velcro is great. We gifted this to our son as a “just because” gift, and he loves it. Fun for the whole family." —Nicole L. DeSalvo

"The colors are vibrant, it's a fun toy to take to the park, and it's a great early tool to teach him how to run around and catch. It's well worth the purchase price. The material is good quality, the Velcro holds, and the balls are all intact. I did have an issue with the stitching coming apart in the middle for two of the four paddles. It felt as though the more I used it, the more loose the stitching became. However, it was a problem that was easily remedied by the excellent customer service. I was able to explain my problem with the loose stitching, and they were quick to find a solution to my problem and send me a new set at no additional costs." —Jack T

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four packs of paddles and balls).

For ages 3+.

Requires two mature trees or pillars with a maximum distance of 39–42 feet between them.

Promising review: "Simple to set up and fun for the whole family! This obstacle course has been great! It holds both of my daughters’ weight (and my own) easily, and I had no trouble setting it up. I hung the lines between two very large maple trees and just wish the tree protectors had been a bit longer. Otherwise, it was an absolute cinch to put into place. I can tell that this product will last for a very long time, and I am so glad I made this purchase. The pieces seem very sturdy and durable, and my 4- and 7-year-old children have had no trouble using any of the equipment so far." —R. Segali

Get it from Amazon for $159.98+ (available in three sizes).

For ages 4+.

Promising review: "I bought this game for my 5-year-old grandson because he needs practice with his fine motor skills and to learn good sportsmanship. This game was just perfect for that and so much fun for the whole family. We all played with it the first night it arrived and loved it! My grandson was so happy to be able to make so many of the ring tosses onto the pegs, and by the end of the evening, after all the practice with each family member, he was very proud to be the WINNER. We did let him stand about four feet from the peg base while the adults were further back. It was also easy to pick up and put away. Now he wants his own game for his house!" —Linda D.

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

For ages 12+.

Promising reviews: "Took it camping. Grandkids ages 6-15 loved it. Had people stop to watch us play. Got it up to 37 levers. Well worth the money. The adults loved it too. Fun for the whole family!" —Amazon Customer

"Such an awesome game, so much fun! Easier for kids than the original small Jenga game. This one has the biggest blocks I've seen out of a tumbling tower game. I don't know why having it giant makes it so much fun, but it does!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $118.50.

For ages 8+.

Promising reviews: "This was truly a game of fun for our whole family! The kids had a blast, and so did the adults. Definitely would recommend this for any family that is looking for an outdoor summertime game for after a BBQ or take it out for camping." —Sabrina T

"This game was a huge hit with our 11-and 9-year-old boys and other neighborhood kids of varying ages. They figured it out themselves and had a blast for 90 minutes until kids had to go in for the night." —Michelle Pfefferle

Get it from Amazon for $49.90.

For all ages (but honestly, probably 3+ to start)!

Promising reviews: "Great fun for the whole family! This croquet set is well-made! It was easy to set up, and the mallets are sturdy. This set is super lightweight but very durable. My whole family has been enjoying it since we got it." —Paige Hemmings

"After reviewing some of the super expensive ones and the cheap ones, I opted for this set. I think the quality is on par for the price. The plastic end caps are a must-have to protect the mallets when letting younger kids play ;) It was easy to screw the mallet head and shaft together. Being able to throw them in a bag fully assembled makes life easy. I did have one mallet that was missing a plastic endcap. Instead of returning the whole thing knowing it was likely going to get thrown out over something so minor, I contacted the seller, who was able to help. So extra points for the seller’s customer service!" —Austin

Get it from Amazon for $37.79.

For ages 8+ (recommended height between 4'9''-6'3" and weight between 100–250 pounds).

Promising review: "The bumper balls have been so much fun for our family to burn energy in our basement during the winter. We brought them out for my daughter’s birthday party, and they were a huge hit! My children are 14, 12, and 9, and can all use the larger ones. My husband and I use them too! I use an electric air pump and can fill it in about 7 minutes. They are durable (just avoid sharp objects, obviously), and the straps and handles are good quality." —djackson513

Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in seven colors).

Definitely for the older kids!

Promising reviews: "Very durable (I have rough kids) and very fun game for the whole family — once we learned the rules and some strategy, we really have become competitive — great bonding!" —Erik

"My son had purchased this, and because our family loves it so much, I purchased a second set. We even brought both sets to a family reunion. They will both fit into a roller carry-on bag. We have family members aged five up to 59 playing this game. It's easily portable and sets up quickly. My only suggestion is to have a pump for the balls when they get soft. You want to keep them firm for the best performance. Airplane rides will cause them to lose a little pressure. It's not only fun and easy to play, but you do get your heart pumping." —T.K.

Get it from Amazon for $63.99.

Whirly Board is a small, family-owned business run by a husband-and-wife duo.

Promising reviews: "We bought this for our kids ages 7–4. They all love it. Hubby and I use it too. Great for core and stability work. Currently, use it on the carpet in the basement, but will eventually switch to the hard floors as that will be more challenging." —colsus

"The whirly board is well made with quality materials. It has been so much fun for the whole family. It does not flex or bend like some other balance boards made from cheap materials. The whirly board spins on a dime, and balancing on it is challenging. Very happy with this balance board. Thanks, Whirlyboard." —Tam

Get it from Amazon for $149.95 (available in two styles).

For ages 5+.

Promising reviews: "This game is awesome!! It’s huge and very well-built! So much fun for the whole family!" —Toja Riley

"This 'connect four' game has exceeded my expectations already! I was excited to just receive the game itself, but when I opened the box, things got even better! The game came with a padded carrying case that has room for all the pieces! And then, once I got the release bar placed correctly, I realized there was a padded strip to help keep the bar from bouncing out, and it makes dropping the pucks much easier on the ears!" —Amazon Customer

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

For ages 9+.

Promising review: "We bought this for our teen daughter and it has been so fun! It is a challenge at first for some but once you get the hang of it, it is hard to put it down. The family challenges each other to see how many they can get in a row. It was a great purchase. Recommend for all ages." —Brian G Arnold

Get it from Amazon for $29.95+ (available in five colors).

For ages 5+.

Promising reviews: "I bought this product for my son for his birthday. We love playing with this 2-in-1 pitching machine. Once we started, we didn't want to stop. Fun inside and out. Probably the best toy we've purchased in a long time. Love it! Has provided our whole family with boundless happiness during the year. There was a little problem with the product, and the seller patiently helped me to solve it. It was a perfect shopping experience." —Dawn T. Spaur

"We have had this toy for more than three months, which has brought us a lot of fun; this machine is attractive for every child, even adults, but needs a lot of batteries. I will recommend buying a battery that can be charged; it is more economical for you...I was very satisfied and bought it again as a birthday gift for my nephew's sixth birthday party." —scot k. paulson

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

For all ages!

Promising review: "My nephews introduced me to this game, and it is FUN! It's a team game, so fun to get the whole family involved. Basically, you have one member from each team by one of the 'goals' the other member stands by the other goal and throws the Frisbee trying to get it into the goal basket. The teammate close to the goal basket hits the Frisbee to help it either go inside or touch the goal basket to get points for their team. Then that team member throws the Frisbee back, attempting to do the same thing with the other teammate trying to help the Frisbee go into the other goal basket. The number of points each toss can get depends on if the Frisbee goes into the basket without help, with help, or touches the goal basket with or without help. The first team to make it to 21 points wins. This is a great game for summer!" —A to Z for Moms Like Me

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in multiple sizes) and styles.

For kids who probably need to be tall enough to serve on the table.

Promising reviews: "I purchased this item because we didn't want to buy a large ping pong table due to space. To my surprise, it's been a hit. It's made well; it comes with everything you need to start playing. My boys have spent hours playing with one another on our outside patio table. They love it! I would highly recommend this product as it was a great investment." —Kimberly

"Easy to use. Fun for the whole family!" —Anthony H. Devitt IV

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).

For ages 6+.

Promising reviews: "Such a fun twist on a classic game! The whole family enjoyed this; easy to inflate and kept everyone cool! Love this!" —Krista

"Such a fun twist on an already loved game! This kept my four-and seven-year-old's 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 abs kids moving all around it without any holes." —Deborah Gaffney

Get it from Amazon for $12.49.

For ages 3+.

Promising reviews: "My son bought this with his birthday money. Other times we've bought drone-type toys they've broken in the first several days, but the sphere has been very good at protecting the inner mechanical parts. Also, even though this was my son's present, my husband really enjoyed trying to do tricks with it, too. It takes a little practice to not have it fly across the room, but once you get the hang of it, it's a lot of fun! Battery life could be a little better, but that's minor. I'm just happy that it's been pretty durable!" —Kwannon

"Bought this toy for my 15-year-old son. Everyone from my 6-year-old to my 24-year-old love it! Literally fun for the whole family. My only wish was that the battery lasted longer. Seems to last about 10-15 minutes per charge. The kids literally stare at it while it changes and pop it off the second it’s ready. Fun, fun gift!" —JESSICA Soligon

Get it from Amazon for $32 (available in six colors).

For ages 5+.

Promising reviews: "The whole family loves this game. So much fun and this has a carrying bag so we can take it everywhere." —Heather

"We took this game to the beach for our family vacation. Turns out my mother (in her '60s) was basically the MVP of vacation. This is a great game for all ages, just competitive enough for people taking it too seriously, but casual enough for someone to play with a drink in their hand (I think that may even be in the rule book)." —Robert J.

Get it from Amazon for $40.49.

For whenever they can start shooting a basketball!

Promising review: "Got this up in our driveway today for our grandchildren, who are often at our house. The whole family immediately had fun playing, including Nana. Nicely surprised by the good quality!" —Ellen Dee

Get it from Amazon for $159.99.

Promising reviews: "Ordered this for my family to have fun. This product did not disappoint. Very sturdy. It’s been a month, and I haven’t even had to add air. Fun for the whole family. You will enjoy this." —Ella Steele

"This was by far the hit of my child’s pool party. The kids played with it for hours. It stayed inflated throughout the summer. The basketball that comes with it is heavy enough to bounce on the pool deck and also easy and light enough to shoot when swimming in the pool. I hope it reinflates without any issues next summer. That said, I will happily buy another one if it doesn’t—it was that much fun." —Nereviewer

Get it from Amazon for $33.97.

For ages 8+.

Includes four rechargeable guns, four rechargeable vests, and one charging station. You can play about eight games per charge. The LCD screens keep track of your "lives," and the vests vibrate when you're "tagged." This set allows for up to four players, but you can expand that by adding other sets — they will all work together!

Promising review: "This is one of the best birthday presents for my daughter's 14th birthday! Fun for the whole family!!! We have all enjoyed this gift which gets everyone outside and running, something we adults don't do very often!! It took some coaxing to get our 18-year-old son to participate, but once he started playing, he had a great time, also, and didn't want to stop!!!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $199.99.

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