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1. A game of Throw Throw Burrito: Outdoor Edition that combines dodgeball with a card-matching game. Get three of a kind while evading a huge, inflatable toy being thrown at you by your Great Aunt Sally. What can I say? She's got a great arm.
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Promising review: "Perfect game for literally everyone. Played this with my college friends, we're all in our 20s and it was a ton of fun. Could totally see a family with young kids having fun too since the burritos don't hurt." —Ari
Get it from Exploding Kittens on Amazon for $29.99.
2. An outdoor ring toss game made from weather- and water-resistant wood, so feel free to take it on the road! It comes with 15 different games you can play, so you never get bored of this setup.
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Promising review: "This is just the thing to get the kiddos out of the house. Easy to put together and take apart for later use. Even the kids can do it. They enjoy playing so much that they play alone, even if the adults are too tired to play. Great investment!" —DJB
Get it from Swooc Games on Amazon for $34.99.
3. A giant wooden tic-tac-toe because this classic game never goes out of style! The "board" is made of rope and the playing pieces are made of sustainably sourced Poplar wood that is both weather- and water-resistant.
Promising review: "The tic-tac-toe game is a great addition to our family picnics. It has great craftsmanship, is lightweight, and is very easy to set up. The entire family has great fun with it." —June Y.
Get it from Swooc Games on Amazon for $39.99.
4. Or a game of Toss Across if you're looking for a more physically active version of tic-tac-toe. You'll take turns tossing a beanbag, hoping to turn your opponent's "X" into an "O."
5. A set of five giant dice that also comes with five big laminated score cards if your Yahtzee skills deserve a stage as big as your backyard.
Promising review: "I love this oversized yard game of dice, because you can adapt it to many other games that use dice. The BEST part of this product is its quality. The solid wood bucket and dice are painted a beautiful deep amber color and treated to withstand all kinds of weather, something you need for a yard game to last! The dice have rounded corners, which makes them easier to roll, and it comes with up to 10 games laminated for protection. This is going to last through many seasons of fun! Don’t hesitate to purchase!" —Gifted Teacher 305
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in two sizes).
6. A driveway shuffleboard game set complete with chalk so you can have fun drawing up your own board. It even comes with rules for several games you can play, but feel free to go ahead and create your own!
Promising review: "Ever since we played shuffleboard on a vacation, the kids have wanted to play at home. This set is the perfect solution! Everything needed to play is included, from cue sticks to pucks, chalk, and even instructions. Easy to use. The sticks are solid but light enough that my kids can play. While it's currently winter and we haven't been able to use outdoors, the kids did play a little in the house and garage. These will be perfect for use on our driveway come spring." —4649miranda
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
7. A head hoop basketball game — easily attach this hoop headband to your head and have fun either helping or hindering the person tossing three pointers towards you.
You'll get 3 headbands, 3 hoops, 3 nets, and 30 balls.
Promising review: "This was fun game that everyone of all ages was able to participate in. The headband was adjustable so could be used for adults and children." —Tammy Wall
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in two pack sizes).
8. A wooden lawn bowling game set because you've got a killer rotation your friends and family will be afraid to compete with.
You'll get 10 wooden pins, 2 balls, and a mesh carrying bag.
Promising review: "The kids had a blast with it and they still get it out often to play. It’s also nice for indoor fun on a rainy day. It is very lightweight and comes with a nice carrying bag. It is good quality as well. No regrets in this purchase!" —Aubrey
Get it from Amazon for $36.55.
9. A portable giant chess and checkers mat if you're a pro at turning checkers pieces into kings AND using your king to protect your queen. Plus, the mat is machine washable!
Promising review: "This was a hit with the kids of all ages." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Swooc Games on Amazon for $49.99.
10. A giant game of Sorry! that combines strategy and luck to create a whole lot of fun. The first to get their three pawns back to home wins!
Promising review: "Love this game! Great for the whole family and so much fun!" —Jillian Gnazzo
Get it from Amazon for $19.89.
11. An outdoor Spikeball kit — this active and competitive game can be played in a few different ways. Kinda like in volleyball, you'll wanna spike the ball onto the net and hope your opponent misses.
Promising review: "We consider Spikeball to be one of the must-have games that we take on our family beach trips whether we are heading down the road or on a weeklong beach getaway. Spikeball is fun no matter if it is just two people playing or as many as six, making it great for backyard barbecues, birthday parties, or just everyday exercise. So go get yourself Spikeball, you won't regret it." —ATR – ALL THINGS REVIEWED
Get it from Amazon for $62.99.
12. A giant stacking game to take building blocks to the next level. This game stacks to over 5 feet, so take cover when the pieces come tumbling down!
13. A pop-and-catch ball game where you launch a ball into the air and see if your opponent can catch it in their own basket. Perfect your hand-eye coordination!
You'll get 4 launcher baskets and 10 balls.
Promising review: "I purchased this game to play with my 7-year-old grandson. We had a blast! I’m 67 years old and loved it as much as my grandson. It was so much fun he wanted to take it home with him to play with his family. Since then I have ordered two more for my other grandkids! I highly recommend this game!" —Rose
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
14. A 20-foot tug-of-war rope with a red flag you can attach to it so you'll easily know who won each round. If you're going adults versus kids, my money's on the kids!
Promising reviews: "I got this for a family party. The kids and adults loved it." —P. EDWARDS
"I purchased this item for a community day event and it was a big hit. The sturdiness and durability makes this purchase worth it." —Jay Star
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes and three colors).
15. A large dart board — not only is this game fun, but it'll also help improve math skills, color recognition, and hand-eye coordination. This comes with 12 balls that can stick to the dart board. No sharp parts!
Promising review: "Got this for family game night with our grandkids and it’s so much fun. We all love it." —Heidi Ballard
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
16. A jumbo 4-in-a-row game because we've moved beyond tabletop games this summer. Not to mention, it's easy to assemble and comes with its own carrying bag for easy travel and storage.
17. A collapsible cornhole game set that'll allow you to defend your winning reputation anywhere, anytime. Reviewers have taken this game camping and even to the beach!
You'll get two cornhole boards, eight cornhole sacks, and a carrying case.
Promising review: "Super easy setup, great little carry bag that everything fits into, there’s a little bit of bounce to it when you land the beanbag, but not enough to ruin the shot. I have to say, I am quite impressed." —Rebecca Thacher
Get it from Amazon for $33.27.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.