Backyard Games are Must Builds!
Make your backyard fun and playful with backyard games! We have worked hard to gather up the best of the best tutorials to get you started:
1. Easiest Corn Hole Plans with Printable PDF
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 2x material, plywood, nuts, bolts, washers |
Cornhole, one of the best loved outdoor games! To make this build as easy as possible, we have created a free, downloadable PDF to build your own corn hole boards. All it takes is a drill and jig saw to build this cornhole game! For a corn hole score board check out this tutorial out by The Handyman's Daughter!
2. 4 Square Volleyball
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x2, garden stakes, rope |
This Four Square Volleyball plan is so easy and inexpensive and will provide hours of fun! Just grab some rope and 1x2's and you'll be playing in the matter of minutes. Easy to put up and take down and doesn't need a large area to play!
3. Triangle Peg Game
Image Credit: The DIY Plan
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, wood dowels |
Looking for a fun game for all ages? This triangle peg game is great to take with you wherever you go!
4. Multi Sport Goal Net
Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, netting |
Make your own street hockey, lacrosse or soccer goal! Heavier than PVC so won't blow away in the wind, but inexpensive and easy to make! A great gift idea and it will encourage kids and parents to get outside and play!
5. Kerplunk Outdoor Game
Image Credit: The DIY Plan
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Jig Saw, Staple Gun, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, wood dowels, wire mesh, pipe insulation, balls |
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6. Outdoor Plinko Board
Image Credit: Nick and Alicia
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, wood dowels, plywood, bolts, washers, nuts, chain, eyebolts, plexiglass, precut nimbers and letters |
Who doesn't love Plinko? This game is the perfect addition to backyard parties (kid or adult parties), school carnivals, or as part of a kids playroom. It will provide lots of fun with family and friends. It's a classic game that crosses all generations.
7. Outdoor Game Table
Image Credit: Shanty 2 Chic
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 2x material, trim, wood panel |
This DIY Outdoor Game Table top flips over and you have a choice of a tic-tac-toe game, checkers or chess! Don’t feel like playing a game? This table can double as an outdoor coffee table! It’s a super easy build, and the perfect weekend project!
8. Giant DIY Jenga Game
Image Credit: The Idea Room
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, handles |
Check out this giant sized version of Jenga for the yard! We love that the game includes the storage box for easy clean up and storage! Have fun finishing with bright colors or keep it natural.
9. Mini Golf Putt Game
Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Jig Saw, Stapler, Mallet, Sander, Safety Glasses, |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, plywood, pvc cap, artificial turf |
Perfect for any backyard or outdoor event:
- birthday party
- field day school event
- reception
Make two course platforms and you have a great competition going. Check out the bigger version 2.0 on our premium site!
10. DIY Folding Ping Pong Table
Image Credit: 100 Things to do
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Nailer Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, plywood, hinges, drawer slides, foldable table legs |
A DIY Ping Pong Table that folds, an awesome addition to an outdoor space! It's easy to store away and when folded only takes up a 10" wide footprint.
11. Four in a Row Yard Game
Image Credit: Build Basic
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Hole Saw, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, plywood, hinges, magnetic catch |
A giant yard version of Connect 4, how cool is this! The perfect backyard game to add for backyard family tournaments and easy to store away when not being used.
12. Lawn Dominoes
Image Credit: Blog Iron and Twine
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Sander, Safety Glasses, Cutting Tool |
| Materials: | 2x material, cardboard |
Inspired by summer game-nights, Iron and Twine decided to make an oversized version of a classic game, DIY Lawn Dominoes! Have fun by adding a splash of color that screams summertime and get playing!
13. Yard Dice
Image Credit: Rogue Engineer
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Fostner Bit, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 4x material |
Yard dice can be spendy, this DIY version uses free scrap 4x4 pieces! Basically any game that uses dice can be played outside using these oversized dice, how fun!
14. DIY Bowling Lane
Image Credit: Handmade with Ashley
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Jig Saw, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, bowling pins, paint/markers |
Bowling in the backyard, I'm game!
15. Jumbo Tic Tac Toe
Image Credit: Ginger Snap Crafts
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 2x material |
Jumbo Tic Tac Toe for the backyard and for outdoor parties is a great addition and super easy to build!
16. Wooden Ladder Toss Game
Image Credit: The DIY Plan
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, wood dowels, game pieces |
If you’re looking for a good lawn game to add to your next barbecue get-together party, check out this DIY Ladder Toss Game The DIY Plan made from 2x4s. It takes only a few hours to build it. If you haven’t yet discovered the world of ladder toss, check it out now!
17. Giant Wall Scrabble Game
Image Credit: Jen Woodhouse
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Carve Tool, Router, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x, plywood, magnets, |
If you have a nice covered outdoor area, this Giant Wall Scrabble Game will be a fantastic addition!
18. Baseball Bean Bag Toss
Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Nailer, Hole Saw, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, plywood |
Under a covered area, here is another awesome game to add to the great outdoors. Do you have a competitive spirit? This fun bean bag baseball game will be a big hit at family gatherings!
19. Football Toss Game
Image Credit: Cherished Bliss
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Jig Saw, Kreg Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | Cedar Fence Pickets, hinges |
Using cedar boards create a fun outdoor football toss game! Finish it however you'd like or keep it natural.
20. Standing Hook and Ring Game
Image Credit: H20 Bungalow
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Scroll Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | Backboard, Flag Pole Holder, Rings, Eye hook, Nylon String |
If you're looking for an inexpensive and fun backyard game, this hook and ring game is a great addition for more fun! Full instructions are included in the link below.
21. Tabletop Hook and Ring Game
Image Credit: Rogue Engineer
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Forstner Bit, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, wood dowel, cup hooks, rings |
If you have an outdoor dining area, here us another version of the hook and ring game for the tabletop!
22. Ring Toss
Image Credit: Anika's DIY Life
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Pipe Cutter, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 2x material, copper pipe, rope |
A simple ring toss game for the yard is sure to please all players! This classy take on the traditional carnival game is also easy to dismantle and store away when not in use.
23. Ultimate DIY Horseshoe Pit
Image Credit: Houseful of Handmade
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 2x and 4x material, lag bolts, sand, concrete pavers, stakes, horseshoes |
This ultimate horseshoe pit will be a family favorite game! This will be a permanent fixture in the yard, easy to get out and play anytime.
24. Chip Shot Gold Game
Image Credit:Addicted 2 DIY
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Hole Saw, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, plywood, plastic cups, artificial turf, carriage bolts, golf balls |
This DIY backyard chip shot golf game is a combination of corn hole and golf and so much fun to play.
25. DIY Backyard Slingshot
Image Credit: Rogue Engineer
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, carriage bolts, hooks, slingshot |
This backyard slingshot can be used for a variety of things. From water balloon fights to balls knocking over Homer bucket pyramids, this slingshot will be a hit kids of any age.
26. Washer Toss Game
Image Credit: Addicted 2 DIY
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 2x material, plywood, washers, pvc pipe, outdoor carpet |
Washer toss is a fun, family-friendly game that you play with two teams and is somewhat similar to cornhole. The teams split up and a member from each stands with an opponent at one of the game boards and tosses washers into the other game board, 15 feet away. Each team takes turns tossing the washers to the other game board, trying to score points. The team that reaches 21 points first, without going over, is the winner.
