Love being outdoors in the warm weather? If you do and entertaining family and friends, you should start making some of these fun yard games now. DIY backyard games are amazing, and many of them can not be purchased in stores. You are sure to be the block favorite with all these family friendly fun options. Make those outdoor barbecues even more spectacular by making ring toss, horseshoes, giant Jenga and more. Follow the easy step by step tutorials to learn how.
DIY Backyard Games
2. Lawn Dominoes
Life is not all fun and games? We beg to differ. I love keeping an assortment of games around, both inside the house and in the backyard. With Giant Jenga, the DIY washer game and the fun giant DIY dominoes, my house has become party central every summer. If you like to throw parties and backyard barbecues or know someone who does, try making these cool large DIY dominoes. One of the most popular of the do it yourself backyard game ideas, you sort of can’t go wrong with it. Everyone loves to play dominoes.
3. DIY Tic Tac Toe Game
I love to do my own DIY games for kids and Tic tac toe is such a simple classic. Your child can whip this up in no time and can play with over and over again. You only need a few supplies too. This simple DIY Tic Tac Toe Game Board costs only pennies to make. So, check out Tater Tots and Jello for the full tutorial and make this DIY Tic Tac Toe Game for outdoor fun this summer!
4. DIY Washers Game
“Washers” is also known as “Southern horseshoes” and involves throwing washers into a box to score points. To add some serious fun to your tailgating activities, build and setup this fun washer toss game. This washer toss game is really fun to play, and it’s easy and cheap to make. Amusing MJ has the full details on how you can create your own so go ahead and check out the blogpost.
5. DIY Football Toss Outdoor Game
This looks pretty doable and I think it would be fun for nerf guns and other balls as well. Build a DIY Football Toss Game for your outdoor fun this summer. It’s a quick build and fun outside BBQ game. Make yours with the full plans from Cherished Bliss. This just might be the perfect activity for your kids this summer. It looks such an easy project and I can’t wait to create this.
6. DIY Giant Jenga
I’m a big fan of Jenga! Jenga is such an easy playing game and it gives the thrill of faster paced games, but you can still carry on a relaxed conversation as you play. Learn how to make a giant Jenga game with this simple step by step tutorial from Lemon Thistle. Great game for outdoor family fun perfect for parties. Definitely giving the husband a project now!
7. DIY Ladder Golf Game
Looking for a backyard DIY project that will result in hours of fun? Build your own DIY Ladder Ball game. Ladder golf – also known as blongoball, bolo ball, and Polish Horseshoes – involves throwing golf-ball “bolas” over rungs. It is a fun game that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With some creativity and diligence, you can make your own set and play the game.
9. DIY Patriotic Ladder Golf
Add some fun to your backyard this summer with this DIY Ladder golf game. It is a toss game in which you toss tethered balls toward a ladder – type structure to get your bola to rest on one of the 3 horizontal bars. My kids love this game and have been asking for it. Never thought to DIY it. But thanks to this simple DIY tutorial, together with the hubby, we can make these for the kids!
11. Backyard Bowling Alley
Because bowling is such a popular game, there are many folks across the country who have solved the problem with location. They’ve done it by bringing bowling to the home. There are a number of resourceful individuals that have successfully built their own makeshift bowling lane to be played in the basement or in the backyard. It’s not as difficult as you might think to create your own bowling alley, depending on how much work you want to put into it.
12. DIY Lawn Checkers
If you love big fun you’re going to adore these DIY giant checkers. Lilyshop creates a life-size checker board for your yard! Take the game of checkers to a whole new level, using a few Ikea products in a creative way. This game is great both indoors and outdoors and your kids will love you for it.
14. Squirt Gun Water Races
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this squirt gun water races idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Designdazzle at the link.
18. Spring Time Tic-Tac-Toe
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the tic tac toe. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Chickenscratchny has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
19. DIY Backyard Plinko Game
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this diy backyard plinko game idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Happinessishomemade at the link.
21. Crazy Cans
Twoshadesofpink nailed it with this crazy cans idea – easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the crazy cans. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Twoshadesofpink for the complete recipe.
23. DIY Koob Game
Ever crave a fun DIY? This diy koob game idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Lets Get Together has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
24. Giant Pick Up Sticks
I have always loved fun crafts, and this giant pick up sticks idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Iheartnaptime at the link.
25. Sticky Tic Tac Toe
This sticky tic tac toe idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Frugalfun4boys to see every step.
27. Jumbo Jenga
Jumbo Jenga? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Followeric’s full tutorial for all the details.
28. DIY Wooden Yard Dice
Here is a fun DIY, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Sometimes Homemade has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
29. Easy DIY Rainbow Paver Hopscotch
From a quiet night in to a full house, this easy diy rainbow paver hopscotch idea works if you love fun crafts. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the rainbow paver hopscotch. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Happinessishomemade at the link.
31. Nature Scavenger Hunt
Fivelittlechefs really knows a fun DIY, and this nature scavenger hunt idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Fivelittlechefs for the complete recipe.
32. Pool Noodle Ring Toss
Around here, this pool noodle ring toss idea disappears fast whenever I make fun crafts. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Trishsutton’s full tutorial for all the details.
33. DIY American Ninja Warrior Backyard Obstacle Course
Looking for a clear how-to that actually works? This diy american ninja warrior backyard obstacle course idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Frugalfun4boys has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
