Spring might not be quite spring yet where we live, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t already preparing for warmer weather and sunny days spent with family and friends in the backyard! In fact, one of our very favorite things to do in the spring and summer is play outdoor games with those we love. That’s why we’ve always got our eyes peeled for tutorials that will help us make all kinds of awesome outdoor activities and games to keep the backyard extra fun!
Just in case you love the idea of making jumbo versions of classic games for your backyard just as much as we do, if not more, here are 15 of the best ideas we’ve come across so far in our search for inspiration.
1. DIY corn hole board
Have you always been a huge fan of the more classic outdoor games that you remember from state fairs or outdoor summer barbecues as a kid? Then we have a feeling you’d enjoy having your very own corn hole board just as much as we do! Check out how
2. DIY lawn dominoes
Are you and your kids totally into the idea of making jumbo versions of regular indoor games to play on the lawn but you’d actually still like to take the DIY aspect of this as a chance to teach them an older game that you loved as a kid yourself? In that case, we have a feeling you’ll really get a kick out of the way
3. Jumbo backyard Kerplunk
If you’re going to get into the realm of making giant versions of games that your family likes, why not try making some of the board games you see your kids playing together or with friends in their downtime? We’re completely obsessed with the way
4. DIY rainbow Jenga
Here’s another jumbo outdoor version of a classic inside tabletop game that we just can’t get enough of!
5. Springtime rock Tic Tac Toe
Maybe you’re prefer to create an outdoor game that your kids can actually help you along with in the process of creating it? In that case, we’d definitely suggest checking out how
6. Spray painted lawn Twister
Are you feeling pretty keen to make your kids some kind of awesome outdoor version of their favourite games but you also know they have a tendency to leave things lying around, so you’re also keen to involve as few bits and pieces as possible? Then we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
7. Leak proof water blob
Are you actually very crafty indeed and looking for something that’s a little more challenging and hands-on to make? Whether you live in a place that’s already very warm or whether you’re just looking in advance until things warm up a lot, here’s the perfect outdoor game for water loving kids! Check out how
8. Ice block treasure hunt
Have we really got your attention with outdoor game and activity ideas that involve water and will cool your kids down, since you do live in a hot place? Well, particularly if you have hands-on kids who love taking things apart, we think you might have some successful afternoons with this ice block treasure hunt idea outlined step by step on
9. DIY yard Yahtzee
Just in case you’re not yet over the hilarious idea of making giant outdoor versions of your favourite classic tabletop games, here’s a tutorial from
10. DIY jumbo Connect 4
Just in case you’re not over the idea of jumbo tabletop games for the backyard yet (we can’t blame you; we aren’t either), here’s another one for your consideration! We can’t get over how simple but awesome this tutorial that teaches you how to make a giant standing version of Connect 4 is. Get the full details for creating one of your own on
11. DIY backyard ring toss
Here’s another awesome outdoor game idea for those of you who are still looking for ways to introduce your kids to more traditional games rather than just making outside versions of modern boardgames! Check out how
12. Giant backyard Scrabble
If you’re going to make giant outdoor versions of classic board games, you can hardly skip over an absolute family staple like Scrabble, right? We didn’t think so either. That’s why we were so pleased to come across this tutorial from
13. Giant flamingo ring toss
Did we actually really catch your attention when we started talking about ring toss but you can’t help wondering whether your family might have more fun making and playing a less traditional version that’s a little more funny and kitschy? In that case, we think you simply must take a look at the way
14. Beach ball bowling
Boardgames and classic outdoor activities aren’t the only things you can make as a DIY project for your backyard this spring! We’re also totally enamoured with this idea from
15. DIY ladder golf
Are you still looking for an idea that appeals to adults and kids alike but your kids are not longer small and you’re interested in something that gets them active and takes a bit of aim or skill? Then maybe this ladder golf concept outlined step by step on
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