We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.
1. A croquet set for a sophisticated twist on lawn games. I loved playing this growing up — it always made me feel older and wiser. Maybe because people who played this in films were always from high society? Anyways, bring a little class to your lawn this summer with this delightful set!
2. A jumbo 4-to-score game that your kids are really going to love. Every time we see one of these at an event or brewery my kids go runnin'! Enjoy this classic rendition of Connect-4 at your next family BBQ — it's a total *score.*
3. A game of bocce ball, the perfect addition to your outdoor fun this summer. A great game for all ages, bocce ball brings families together and is also educational for younger kids. Teach them about counting and color recognition with this set, it's a win-win!
4. Yard pong, an outdoor game I wish I knew about in my younger days. This is a larger rendition of every college kid's favorite game of beer pong! However, it is also fun for the entire family because you can fill the large cups with water and then dump them out on the loser!
5. A cornhole set that reviewers are raving about because they can customize it! The set is also the regulation size for serious cornhole players and comes with a convenient traveling bag so you can take it to all your summer gatherings!
6. A large wood stacking game for seasoned Jenga pros. The giant set measures up to 5.5 feet tall making it a blast for you and the fam. The blocks are made from natural pine wood that will stand the test against time. This game is always a hit in our household, the inevitable collapse really gets the kids excited.
7. A slip 'n' slide because summer wouldn't be summer without one of these in your yard! This one looks super dope because three kids can race at once. It comes with three boogie boards and connects to most yard hoses. This is way better than the large black trash bags we used to tape together when I was a kid!
8. A good ole pack of water balloons to keep you *cool* during those extra hot summer days. We always have a pack of these balloons lying around the house. They are easy to fill and are made from certified and traceable recycled plastic. Hooray for environmentally friendly products!
9. A deluxe set of horseshoes because it wouldn't be an outdoor lawn post with out this age old classic. Did you know that this game dates back to the Roman Empire?! That's during the 1st–5th century! It was introduced to the North Americas in 1926 and National Tournaments are held annually.
10. Or a big game of right center left — one of my favorite games to play at parties and I squeaked with joy when I found this gem. In other cool news, SWOOC Games has partnered with Trees for the Future, a nonprofit organization to plant a tree with each purchase!
11. A giant set of six dice because shootin' dice is always a fun time! Dice is a great way to get the party started. This set comes with instructions and cards for games like Yardzee and Yardle. Engage the whole family with this outdoor educational game!
12. A giant bubble wand set so you can make the coolest bubble creations on the block. We purchased this wand for my son's third birthday and it was definitely a hit! This kit also includes a top-secret bubble recipe that is guaranteed to make bigger and better bubbles!
13. A Koosh Flingshot because we love games that take us back to our '90s childhood! I remember the commercials for Koosh products and begging my parents to take me to Toys 'R Us. Here is a fun and inexpensive way to get the family outdoors this summer.
14. A Spikeball game set that looks like quite a jolly time. The description of this game is a hoot: if volleyball and foursquare had a baby then you get Spikeball!
15. A ring toss game that comes with an oh-so-convenient carry bag perfect for trips to the park or the beach.
16. A ladder toss game that is easy to set up and provides hours of fun. Reviewers are loving that it is lightweight and raving about it is a total *hit* with children.
17. A foldable ax and knife throwing target because why not!?! I have been seeing a trend popping up online of people visiting ax and knife throwing places. Looks fun enough, and could be beneficial to invest in some self-defense skills!
18. A badminton set to help get you into the *swing* of summertime. We also had one of these growing up and it provided good times. Reviewers are loving that it is lightweight and durable, making it easy to take on the road.
19. A disc golf basket and discs for all the friends that love to shoot disc! This setup is super awesome because it is portable and easy to pack up and bring to other outdoor spaces. My husband and his friends are absolutely gaga over disc golf and one even has this in their backyard to practice putting. It's a real *game* changer!
20. And a glow-in-the-dark capture the flag so you can safely have fun when the sun goes down this summer! This is already in my shopping cart and I know it's going to be a hit with the kiddos. This game can accommodate two teams of five and is great for all ages!
Looking for the perfect gift for any occasion? Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides!
