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DIY Giant Backyard Games to Make

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Backyard games may sound like they’re for kids, but adults can enjoy some outdoor fun too. It’s even better when you play the mega-size versions of these classic games. These DIY Giant Backyard Games for adults and children will bring your whole group together!

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You may have seen these jumbo yard games at the pool, brewery, graduation party, or other gatherings, but don’t want to pay the jumbo price to have them in your own back yard. With these fantastic outdoor game tutorials, you can save by making them yourself.

Of course, I’ve listed some options you can purchase as well, because you sometimes want to get right to the play part of the games.

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DIY Giant Outdoor Games

Jumbo outdoor games are fun for everyone! DIYing your giant backyard games can save you money and let you personalize to your family's tastes. Perfect for parties, tailgating, camping, and more.

Make a Pick Up Sticks Giant Outdoor Game

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Giant Pick-up Sticks is an upsized game that brings back the nostalgia of your childhood. This lawn game is easy to play, easy to make, and easy to store - the trifecta of a great DIY!

DIY Lawn Dice

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Make these DIY lawn dice with just some elbow grease and a 4x4. You'll be rolling up some fun with this backyard game for all ages.

How to Make a Giant Jenga Yard Game

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The bigger the tower, the bigger the crash! Everyone loves this wooden outdoor game that is even more fun than the original. Make a DIY Giant Jenga game for under $10 with this simple tutorial.

Build a DIY Four-in-a-Row Yard Game

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All the fun of the childhood game, super-sized for backyard play. Adults love this outdoor game, maybe even more than the kids! Make it in around 4 hours, for 1/3 the cost!

DIY Cornhole Boards - Tutorial to make your own!

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Cornhole is often thought of as a yard game for adults, children love to toss the cornhole bags as well. These cornhole boards are lighter weight and easier to transport than the standard version.

How to Make Corn Hole Bags

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You'll need bags to play with your new boards. Make your own official weight cornhole bags with your favorite colors.

Painting Cornhole Boards

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Finish your newly built game, or update your old cornhole set with a fancy new paint design.

Outdoor Dominoes Tutorial

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Simple to make with 1x4" boards or scrap wood, giant lawn dominoes are great family entertainment for young and old players.

DIY Backyard Plinko Party Game

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Make your own home version of the classic game show favorite. DIY Plinko is a fun addition to your backyard party game collection.

How to make a Horse Racing Game

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The extra-large version of this tabletop game is perfect for indoor or outdoor use.

DIY Backyard Games for Kids

This next group of outgoor games for kids doesn't require any power tools or building. You just need basic supplies to make some big fun for some little humans.

Summer Activities: Water Balloon Pinata

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Water balloons are classic summer fun for kids. There's nothing like a cold splash on a hot summer day. Surprise them with a fun twist in this unique water balloon game.

Pool Noodle Games: Summer Fun for Kids

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Use pool noodles to make a fun set of goals for kids. Plus, this grown-up thinks they would make a hilarious version of giant backyard croquet for adults!

Easy DIY Rainbow Paver Hopscotch

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This colorful hopscotch game is made with paint and pavers, inviting passers-by to hop along the numbers. As an added bonus, this fun backyard game won't wash away in the rain.

How to Make Giant Bubbles

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How can anyone resist giant bubbles? This bubble solution recipe will have all the neighbors "popping in" for the fun.

Giant Summer Water Blobs

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How cool is this enormous water blob to squish and play? It's the fun of water entertainment without the mess of getting wet.

Don't want to DIY your Yard Games?

You've checked through the list of DIY projects and decided not to spend the time and effort making your own backyard games. That's ok, there are plenty out there to purchase if you still want to play. Check out the list below for a variety of premade options.

Oversized 4-in-A-Row Fun for Kids, Adults and Families - 4 Feet Tall

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This sturdy plastic version of giant Connect Four can be used indoors or outside.

Giant Wooden Dice Outdoor Lawn Game Set with Roll Bucket

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This wooden dice set comes with dry-erase score sheets for yard Yahtzee or lawn Farkle.

Giant Tumbling Timbers Game w/Canvas Bag

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Extra-large wood blocks stack to over 5 ft tall, and is portable using the included carry bag.

Outdoor Large-Format Wood Domino Set

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Each domino measures 3.5 x 7 x .5", with colorful dots, includes carrying bag.

These aren’t just for summer fun. Summer is hot! Break out the extra-large games for spring parties, fall tailgates, and even getting the whole family outdoors after a big Thanksgiving dinner. Play any time of year!

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