These Yard Games For Adults Are Good For Hours of Fun

GoSports Classic Cornhole Set ($100)

The classic bag-toss game even has the stamp of approval from ESPN, which now broadcasts tournaments. You need not be ready for a close-up on the Worldwide Leader to try your hand at nailing a shot — a little luck will do. GoSports's set is an Amazon bestseller and the retailer's choice for a cornhole board set. It comes with eight bean bags and in numerous designs, from rustic red and blue to football. It has a 4.3-star rating based on more than 24,000 reviews.

"I bought this used and was expecting to have some damage but the only damage was to the original packaging," said one buyer. "The only negative is the zipper on the carrying bag. It broke the first day but I plan on replacing it with a heavy duty zipper or maybe velcro."

Buyers noted the set isn't very portable, so consider buying this set for use in your yard — but not someone else's.

Spikeball Standard Three-Ball Kit ($70)

Volleyball is a time-honored outdoor sport. But setting up a net can be a pain (and take up a ton of real estate in your yard). Spikeball offers a round-net alternative that can fit in yards of any size and is portable enough to take to a beach bonfire.

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We were new to this 'gen-z' game," wrote one Amazon reviewer. "We had an absolute blast. . . . Easy setup. [It] comes with storage/transport bag."

TOSY 36 & 360 LED Flying Disc ($60)

Backyard parties can extend well into the evening. An LED flying disc brings rave vibes to the outdoors and allows you to play ultimate frisbee under the stars. TOSY's disc comes in 11 colors — including green, pink, and blue — and a 30-minute charge nets you about 1,000 throws.

"This frisbee was worth the investment," wrote one reviewer. "Not only does it have bright lights [that] look great in the dark, it flies super far and smoothly. It is also very durable."

GoSports Ladder Toss Indoor & Outdoor Game Set ($33)

Toss games are a theme of backyard bashes — cornhole, horseshoes. But they can be a bit of a challenge for newbies. A ladder toss has multiple targets, making it easier for someone to hit at least one. You can also set your own rules for how far to stand from the ladder, allowing you to make it progressively more challenging as your crew gain experience.

Overall, the set has 4.7 stars based on more than 11,000 reviews on Amazon. "This is a fun game that we use when friends and family come over for a pool day," said one buyer. "It is inexpensive, easy to assemble and fun to play. My grandkids range in age from 4 years old to 7 years old and the adults have fun competing with them."

SWOOC Giant Four in a Row All-Weather Outdoor Game ($120)

Connect Four was a popular way to spend recess on rainy days as kids. And it's a hallmark of family game night. A gigantic version brings the fun outdoors and doubles as an Instagram-worthy installation. At three feet by two feet, SWOOC's option is unmissable and made of weather-resistant materials in case you don't feel like bringing it indoors post-party. Bonus points: the brand plants a tree for every order. The game is usually one-on-one, so it's best for smaller crowds — otherwise, the long list of people wanting to play may bring some drama.

"This is such a nice looking connect 4 board," one reviewer said. "The wood color is really nice and it's the perfect size for out patio."

Jenga Official Giant Set ($170)

More players can partake in the classic block game that will have onlookers and players alike on the edge of their lawn chairs. Jenga's giant set stacks up to five feet tall, so it's sure to draw attention from the moment a guest steps into the backyard. But the pieces are also small enough to fit in a bag (the set comes with it), so you can take it to other people's backyard soirees and get tons of use. Some Amazon users wish it was taller, but most were happy with the product, giving it 4.7 stars and noting the sturdiness especially.

"It was after dinner entertainment on the deck," wrote a reviewer. "Everyone had a great time playing this! It will be showing up at get togethers all summer long!"

Juegoal Yard Pong ($40)

Though we're bringing you adult yard games, let's be real: many summer parties are multigenerational affairs. Yard Pong allows the classic adult-beverage game to remain in G-rated territory, allowing Generation Alpha to team up with Boomers for a family-friendly competition. Juegoal's set comes with four balls and 12 can't-miss buckets (that can double as beach pails or ice buckets in a pinch). Bonus: the buckets glow in the dark for post-sunset fun.

"Family enjoyed playing this game," wrote an Amazon reviewer, "worked perfectly and the glow in the dark is a nice added feature."

Boulder Badminton/Pickleball Net ($90)

Classics will opt for birdies and rackets, while contemporaries will likely spring for pickleball. But because Boulder's net supports both team sports (and tennis and volleyball, too) you can also start with one and then transition to another as the day goes on.

This net is an Amazon bestseller with more than 13,000 fans raving about its versatility (4.9 stars), ease of assembly (4.8 stars), and portability (4.8 stars). "We were mainly looking for a family net for badminton, but a little beach ball volleyball won't hurt either!" wrote one fan. "We also wanted the net to be portable, so we could take it to the park or with us camping and move it off the grass for mowing. This net is super easy to assemble and seems like it will last a long time with care. The 3 net height adjustments are perfect as my kids grow."

Kan Jam Disc Toss Game ($40)

This favorite summer pastime hasn't gone anywhere in the 2020s — the fact that this Kan Jam game is an Amazon bestseller — with 4.7 stars based on 14.5K reviews — proves that. Because the game is so portable and easy to set up, it's ideal for backyard barbecues, beach bonfires, and afternoons at the park.

"This game is so fun to play," said one reviewer. "A lot of strategy and teamwork [is] involved. This set was perfect for our summer BBQs. If you are looking for another outdoor game to play, give this one a try. I did not expect it to be as fun as it is."

GoSports Backyard Bocce Set ($40)

Many of the ideas on this list are easy to assemble. But bocce ball is an inherent breeze — it literally requires balls and space. GoSports's backyard set comes with eight balls in four colors (red, green, blue, and yellow). A handy canvas bag lets you take the game to other people's bashes. Some Amazon fans actually take it and leave it — the set has a 4.8-star rating for giftability, the same as its overall rating.

"Great price, well packaged, easy instructions and transportable," said a recent buyer. "Will be [a] neat addition to picnics, vacation time at cabin and other outdoor activities."

ApudArmis Six-Player Croquet Set ($40)

Croquet requires some dexterity, making it ideal for grown-up crowds craving a new challenge at a BBQ. This Amazon set comes with all the equipment needed for under $40. You'll get six 28-inch mallets, six balls, a pair of 18-inch stakes, and nine steel wickets. It also comes with a manual so first-timers can quickly figure out what they're doing, plus a carry bag for easy transport and post-game storage. (Pro tip: some reviewers said the bag broke easily — have a backup plan like a crate.)

"This is very well made with a nice finish," wrote a reviewer. "The balls are poly so they won't break. The zipper on the storage bag broke first try, lol. I didn't want the bag anyway. I am very happy with the set."

Gothink Tug of War Rope ($26)

Tasked with planning this year's company picnic or field day? Tug-of-war is a time-honored game. (It's also perfect for al fresco family reunions.) Gothink's 33-inch rope leaves plenty of room for multiple players. Tape at either end of the rope prevents it from committing a party foul by unraveling. The jute fiber is said to offer durability.

"We played it at each party," one reviewer wrote. "It brings us a lot of fun, not only to kids but also to adults. It's worth the money. The rope is just the right size and very easy to hold when we play it. The bag is large and sturdy, and easy to put the rope back after playing. The rope's end is perfect, and it has never been unraveling after playing so many times. We also used it as a jump rope for many people to jump together, which was so much joy."

Poleish Sports Bottle Bash Outdoor Flying Disc Game Set ($50)

This party game works for numerous settings — land, sand, or the shallow water of the sea (or wading pool). The concept is easy for anyone to understand. Two players switch off, attempting to knock the bottle off the other person's pole. It's easy to set up and comes with light-up bottles and an LED frisbee for day-into-night fun. It has 4.7 stars on Amazon, with reviewers saying it travels well and is an easy game to learn.

"We saw people playing this game at a park one day," wrote on recent convert. "I looked it up on Amazon and bought one right then and there. This one is perfect. Sturdy, easy to set up and it comes with a bag. Awesome buy."