Have fun this summer with these DIY backyard games. Most of these DIY projects are super easy and cheap to make so your kids can enjoy unlimited summer fun without breaking the bank. These outdoor game ideas are perfect for summer parties and activities.
Toss & Aiming DIY Backyard Games
DIY Bean Bag Toss from Mod Podge Rocks
DIY Backyard Bean Bag Toss Game from Thrift Diving
DIY Ring Toss from Mom Endeavors
$5 Tarp Game from The Red Headed Hostess
Human Ring Toss from Kid Friendly Things to Do
Ladder Golf from Twin Dragonfly Designs
Pool Noodle Ring Toss from Mission to Save
DIY Tin Can Toss Game (source unknown)
Bean Bag Toss from Chica and Jo
DIY Flamingo Toss from Sugar and Cloth
DIY Horseshoe Pit from Creatively Southern
Bottle Ring Toss from DecoArt
DIY Football Toss from Cherished Bliss
Three Hole Washer Game from My Crazy Good Life
Bean Bag Ladder Toss from Landeelu
DIY Marble Toss from Pretty Handy Girl
Bean Bag Toss with Bowls from One More Moore
DIY Pallet Upcycled Cornhole from HGTV
DIY Frisbee Golf from Chas’ Crazy Creations
DIY Koob from Let’s Get Together
DIY Balloon Darts from She Knows
Pool Noodle Toss Game from While He Was Napping
Obstacle DIY Backyard Games
Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course from Frugal Fun 4 Boys
Pool Noodle Obstacle Course from Parents.com
DIY Kiddie Car Wash from Mom Endeavors
Pool Noodle Backyard Obstacle Course from Learn Play Imagine
Backyard Obstacle Course from Teaching Mama
Puzzle DIY Backyard Games
Outdoor Tic-Tac-Toe Game from Tatertots and Jello
DIY Yard Yahtzee from Momtastic
Giant Backyard Board Game from 36th Avenue
DIY Giant Matching Game from Studio DIY
Giant Pick Up Sticks from I Heart Naptime
Giant Four in a Row from Build Basic
Giant DIY Bananagrams from Constantly Lovestruck
Frisbee Tic Tac Toe from One Creative Mommy
Giant Dominoes from Lemon Thistle
Lawn Scrabble from AJC
DIY Jenga from Lemon Thistle
Lawn Twister Game from One Good Thing
DIY Outdoor Game Table from Shanty 2 Chic
Oversized Checkers from A Home to Grow In
Colored Shaving Cream (Unknown Source)
DIY Tabletop Tic Tac Toe from A Beautiful Mess
Ladybugs Vs. Tadpoles Game from Atta Girl Says
Water DIY Backyard Games
Water Balloon Piñata from Paging Fun Mums
DIY Dunk Game from The Happy Housewife
Spray Away Game from Planet of the Abels
Sponge Water Bombs from Endlessly Inspired
Squirt Gun Water Races from This Grandma is Fun
Backyard Water Party from Milk Allergy Mom
Water Play Table from Instructables
Sport DIY Backyard Games
Hula Hoop Croquet from The Crafting Chicks
Batting Practice from I Candy Homemade
Bottle DIY Outdoor Bowling Game from Polka Dot Chair
Balloon Tennis from Little Bins for Little Hands
DIY Tetherball for Half the Cost from Simply Kierste
Backyard Bowling Alley from Ideas 2 Live 4
Tin Can Bowling from A Girl and A Gluegun
Glow in the Dark Bowling from My Kids Adventures
DIY Soccer Goal from I Can Teach My Child
Wireless PVC Badminton Volleyball from Instructables
Other DIY Backyard Games
Rainbow Paver Hopscotch from Happiness is Homemade
DIY Backyard Ker-Plunk Game from All Parenting
Carnival Games from A Turtle’s Life for Me
Backyard Scavenger Hunt from The Dating Divas
DIY Plinko Game from Happiness is Homemade
DIY Backyard Slingshot Game from Rogue Engineer
DIY Hook and Ring Game from H2O Bungalow
Marshmallow Shooters from Happiness is Homemade
Pool Noodle Racetrack from Ramblings from Utopia
Soap Boat Races from I Heart Naptime
Pictionary with this Outdoor Chalkboard from Hey There Home
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Hanna Gardner says
These games are good with family I liked it a lot add some videos to this post if possible
Tiffany K says
Thanks for the list! I’ve been trying to find unique, but fun, games for my son’s upcoming 11th birthday and I think he’s going to love some of these!