Tienken’s Take – June 2023

The Best Backyard Games for Summer

With the official start of summer just around the corner, you’ll soon have plenty of warm days to kick back and relax. On those days we hope you’re ready to enjoy some good old-fashioned backyard fun with friends, family, and neighbors. To make your backyard the ultimate summer hangout spot, check out our top yard game recommendations below!

Ladder Golf

While alternating throws, you’ll score points by throwing bolas onto the rungs of the ladder.

Two or more players or teams

Croquet

Use mallets to hit balls through a series of hoops. The first to clear all hoops and hit the peg wins.

Two, four, or six players

Cornhole

Players take turns throwing bean bags and aiming to make it on the board or in the hole.

Two teams of two players

Spike Ball

Hit the ball off the net with the goal of the opposing team unsuccessfully returning it.

Two teams of two players

Bocce Ball

Throw weighted balls toward a smaller target ball. Score points by getting closest to the target.

Two teams of one, two, or four players

Axe Throwing

Each player throws one axe at a time and scores points if their axe sticks onto the target.

Two teams of one, two, or four players