20+ DIY Yard Games (Plus, Classic Lawn Games to Buy)

Get tutorials for over 20 DIY yard games—from cornhole to giant Jenga—that are perfect for summer entertaining! Plus, check out my favorite classic lawn games that you can buy!

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With summer just around the corner, I’m looking forward to lots of outdoor parties! And one thing I always love doing at summer parties is playing lawn games!

I’m actually fairly new to yard games. At most parties I attended as a kid, the adults drank cocktails while the kids played tag and other classic games (mostly unsupervised, until someone started crying … ha).

We did have a few simple outdoor games like Toss Across and the similarly named, but different Toss and Catch.

I also have distinct memories of playing Jarts … who else remembers that game from the eighties? It’s actually still around, although with a safer redesign!

Even though I never played cornhole until I was in my twenties, I’ve grown to love these awesome backyard games for adults and kids. Of course you can buy these games, but it’s totally possible to make your own DIY yard games, too.

Summer fun with my sister … those haircuts (OMG)!

20+ DIY Yard Games

Are you ready for the awesome diy outdoor games?

I’ve rounded up over 20 DIY yard games for adults and kids that you can make this summer.

Some of these DIY lawn games are easy to make and some are more difficult … there’s a homemade yard game for everyone here though!

And if you don’t have the time or inclination to make your own DIY backyard game, I’ve got something for you, too! I’ve included my favorite classic summer yard games that you can buy at the end of the post.

DIY Beach Ball Bowling from Polka Dot Chair

DIY Giant Jenga from Lemon Thistle (Check her website for other DIY yard games, too!)

DIY Lawn Dice from Create & Babble (Perfect for playing Yatzee and other dice games!)

DIY Backyard Slingshot from Rogue Engineer

DIY Plinko Game from Happiness is Homemade

Make Your Own Ring Toss Game from The Country Chic Cottage

Giant Lawn Dominoes from Dream a Little Bigger

DIY Tetherball Set from Simply Kierste Design

Giant Outdoor Kerplunk from A Little Craft in Your Day

DIY Kubb Set (a Swedish Lawn Game) from Her Tool Belt

DIY Sprinkler Limbo from The Pinning Mama

DIY Rainbow Paver Hopscotch from Happiness is Homemade

Lawn Scrabble (or Bananagrams) from Constantly Lovestruck

DIY Four in a Row from Build-Basic.com

DIY Flamingo Ring Toss from Sugar & Cloth

DIY Washer Toss Game from ECAB

DIY Cornhole Game from Lovely Indeed

DIY Kids Fishing Game from Hello Little Home

Lawn Twister from One Good Thing by Jillee

DIY Ladder Golf from Here Comes the Sun

Oversized Tic Tac Toe from Her Tool Belt

DIY Bean Bag Toss from Mod Podge rocks

Giant Pick Up Sticks from Nellie Bellie

DIY Bubble Wands from Hello Little Home  (Not quite a lawn game, but still fun!)

And of course, you’ll need something to keep score on … Chalkboard Scoreboard from Lemon Thistle

Don’t have the time or skills to make these DIY yard games?

You’re in luck, because I’ve rounded up my fave classic summer yard games that you can buy!

Classic Summer Yard Games to Buy

You don’t have to DIY your yard games to get in one the summer fun! Here are my favorites that you can buy:

1. Jenga Giant
2. Giant Four in a Row
3. Toss and Catch Set
4. Cornhole
5. Ladder Toss Game
6. Triple Racer Slip N’ Slide
7. Inflatable Bowling Set (Combine with the slip and slide to do Human Water Bowling!)
8. Jarts (New and improved!)
9. Tetherball
10. Croquet Set
11. Bocce Ball Set
12. Giant Dice
13. Fun Air Scoop Ball
14. Jumbo Pick Up Sticks
15. Ring Toss Game
16. Washer Toss Game
17. Giant Tic Tac Toe 
18. Jumbo Bananagrams
19. Badminton Set
20. Giant Hardwood Dominoes
21. Toss Across Game
22. Backyard Kubb Set 

Want more at home entertaining ideas?

Learn How to Host a Game Night Party here, then check out all of my party ideas!

I hope you enjoyed this roundup of DIY Yard Games, plus some classic lawn games to buy. These DIY backyard games should keep you busy all summer!

What is your favorite lawn game?