DIY backyard games are a great thing to have up your sleeve as a parent. Sometimes it is hard to get the family outside and active, even though it’s important. Today I’m sharing 18 family-friendly backyard games that you can make yourself!
Family-Friendly DIY Backyard Games
1. DIY Bocce Ball
Purchase 3-in wood balls from Amazon and paint them in fun colors to make your own game of Bocce Ball.
2. Ladder Golf
Make your ladder golf patriotic by painting the rungs red, white & blue.
3. Homemade Twister
Instead of a mat, you can make a twister board as big as you want. Just spray paint the circles on the grass, or on a deck.
4. Bean Bag Toss
An old-fashioned bean bag toss {or cornhole} is easy to put together!
5. Recycled Bottle Bowling
Fill empty water bottles with water and food coloring for bowling pins. What a fun and eco-friendly idea!
DIY Backyard Games for Kids
6. Giant Yard Jenga
You might want to play this one on the patio or side walk instead of the grass. For a tutorial on how to build your Yard Jenga visit Dallas City Mom’s Blog.
7. Yard Dice
Make giant yard dice! There are lots of fun games you can play, including Yard Yahtzee.
8. DIY Slip ‘n Slide
Who can deny a fun slip ‘n slide? All you need is a large sheet of plastic and your hose to have an afternoon of fun.
9. Garden Tic-Tac-Toe
Fun and simple!
10. Rainbow Hop Scotch
It doesn’t just have to be their favorite game at the school yard…it can be their favorite game in the backyard too!
11. Backyard Chess and/or Checkers
My husband would be in HEAVEN if I made this for him.
More Backyard Games
12. Balloon Darts
You could have paint, water, confetti, or another fun thing hidden inside in the balloons!
13. Connect Four
Everyone loves this game! 
14. DIY Yard Dominoes
A lot of work, but fun outcome!
15. Pool Noodle Fun
There are so many different things you can do with foam noodles.
16. Tire Swing
This is a fun project for a recycled tire. You can purchase a swing kit from Amazon to hang your tire.
17. DIY Swedish Kubb Game
This is a fun game to make and to play. See more at This Old House.
18. Water Balloon Pinata
Instead of giving the kids a sugar high, cool them down with a water balloon pinata instead!
Before you go, check out some additional DIY backyard projects to help you get more out of your backyard!
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