29 High-Octane Lawn Games For Adults That Turn The Backyard Into A Fun Zone

Updated: Jun 07 2026

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Crack open a brewski and get ready to party hearty with these lawn games for adults. These ain't your mama's lawn games and while classic outdoor games like bocce and croquet are both ideas in case you wanna get fancy, there are a boatload of outdoor games best suited for the 21 and up crowd. During the summer, you can and should get wild with your yard games. How does a combination slip and slide/drinking game sound or giant Jenga with Jello shots or a cornhole drinking game? Awesome, right? And don't even get us started on the super fun twists on beer pong. There are some party games for adults that you can break out at the tailgate or a carnival-themed party. Like ring toss, ladder golf, and various target games played with bean bags. Don't forget a backup in case the weather is disagreeable, these card games for adults are great for the after-party or a rainy day. Hit the ground running this summer season with outdoor games for adults and outdoor party games that'll rev up your barbecue bash!

Paddle Smash Lawn Game

What's a pickleball fanatic to do when there's no pickleball court where they're vacationing? Play Paddle Smash, of course, which is pickleball with a twist. There are four paddles included so four can play and the center of the net serves as the court, you have to bounce it to a fellow player or else you lose a point.

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The Puttskee Skeeball Putting Game

Skeeball and golf become one in one of the coolest games you'll ever play in your backyard. Set this up and you'll have a line out to the front door of people who want to give it a try and see how many points they can punt.

$499 .00

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Bean Bag Bucketz Tower Game

This is cornhole or lawn tic tac toe made vertical. The pole stands at about 4 feet tall and holds a series of buckets of varying widths. Your goal is to rack up the moist points by hitting those higher buckets.

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Basket Heads Lawn Game

In the game of Basket Heads you either win or you get bonked in the face (with a lightweight ball, but still) so make sure you choose your allies carefully! The game will make you and the pals cackle as you try and sink buckets on each other's noggins.

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Giant Beer Pong Lawn Game

The "ping pong" balls in this game are huge so thankfully there's a pump included to blow them up. They're about 3" in size, scaled to match the 9" tall cups that you'll have to toss them into. And while you could fill those cups with beer, maybe drink from your bottle or can instead.

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Badminton Set

Generations of players have enjoyed badminton and despite its reputation, it can get pretty heated. Challenge your competitive friends to a game with this set and you might call each other rivals by the game's end. The net can adjust to fit players of all heights.

$74 .99

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BattleChip Backyard Golf Cornhole Game

Next time you're out on the links you'll be glad you were practicing with this backyard cornhole game. The perfect mix of golf and cornhole, the game is great to play with friends, lightweight and easy to set up, and fun for hours. You could play it indoors, too, if it starts to rain.

$39 .99

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Kubb Viking Clash Toss Game

Find out if you'd cut it playing games with a Viking by breaking out this Kubb Viking Clash game. The game is based on a Nordic traditional game and the goal is to toss the smaller batons to known down the other player's army. It's harder than it sounds!

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Archery Bow And Targets Set

Behold, the ultimate game of skill. Try your hand at being Legolas in the backyard with this archery bow and target set. The compound bow comes with a quiver of arrows, wristguards, a target, and a booklet that tells you how to use it without hurting yourself.

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#10

Kan Jam Extreme Disc Game

Kanjam is a little bit of disc golf a little bit of basketball and a lot of fun. Toss the disc toward your can and let your partner slap it in, sounds easy, right? It's only easy if you have good aim, and when you're throwing a frisbee the wind can affect that, and dogs, it's a fun challenge!

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#11

Basket Pong Lawn Game

The winning shot in this game won't come from the paint but rather the grass, it's Basket Pong! Twelve super strong buckets are included as well as two baskets that you'll use to try and make a lay-up, three-pointer, or free throw to make your friends drink.

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#12

Big Chess Yard Game Set

Fans of Harry Potter will be challenging you to this game every chance they get. Big Chess is the yard game you can and should leave up all year round. The pieces are large but easy to lift and manipulate around the board and it's all made from material designed to be outside.

$550 .00

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#13

Tower Ball Lawn Game

This is the kind of game you can use to host your own backyard carnival. Tower Ball looks simple but it'll test your aim like nothing else will. The setup is simple, and each side of the tower has increasingly smaller holes to toss the 8 included hackey sacks into.

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#14

Pop Darts Board Game Lawn Game

Pop darts use the power of suction to stay stuck to the board so you don't have to worry about accidentally poking a hole in the family dog. The game is simple, try to hit the target on the board or land a dart in your zone. It's color-coded to make things simple.

$149 .99

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#15

TOSY LED Frisbee

Since it's totally OK for grown-ups to stay out after the streetlights come on, it's necessary that they have something to play with. This LED Frisbee will literally light up the night. It has hours of battery life and is easy to see on the darkest of nights.

$59 .99

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#16

Slip, Sip & Flip Waterslide Drinking Game

Adults will enjoy the same heart-pumping adrenaline rush that kids do when they sail down a slip-and-slide with this game, but the fun doesn't stop there. This is a drinking game where you'll have to flip a cup and maybe take a drink. Call it sip-and-slide, put on your best bikini and get ready for a good time.

$148 .08

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#17

Spikeball Lawn Game

Did you know there's a professional Spikeball League that airs games on ESPN? You do now! Grab some friends and try your hand at the game that swept the nation a few years ago and now runs late at night and on random afternoons on TV. It really is an adrenaline-pumping good time.

$63 .99

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#18

Discet Spinning Lawn Game

Test your timing skills and get yourself ready for a successful season winning carnival games with Discet. The goal is to send your disc flying through the rotating hoop. It looks simple but is a game that'll test your timing, tossing, and aiming skills.

$299 .00

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#19

Classic Horseshoes Lawn Game

No one's gonna say no to a game of classic horseshoes, especially if you've invited some boomers to the party. This lawn set is made from durable plastic that stands up to any elements and to being thrown at high speeds due to frustration.

$14 .06

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#20

Four Way Volleyball Lawn Game

Take regular volleyball to the next level with a game set that combines volleyball with foursquare. It's four men for themselves in this game, which sets up easily so you can start playing soon. Use it to play badminton, too!

$99 .99

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#21

Lawn Darts Game

Depending on your age you may remember a certain game called Lawn Darts getting banned because people were getting impaled, this is NOT that game. It's a new and improved version with rings and soft-tipped darts that's just as much fun and infinitely safer.

$23 .95

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#22

Giant Inflatable Bowling Set

It was a huge missed opportunity to not call this game "Inflatabowl" but we digress. It's so fun that it makes up for that faux pas with the name and can be played both indoors and out. Everything is lightweight and inflatable and a pump is included to spare your lungs.

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#23

Bottle Bash Lawn Game

Bottle bash is the hybrid of disc golf and well, is there a game that involves knocking bottles off of stuff? The game is super easy to set up and all you've got to to is toss the Frisbee at the bottle and knock it down to win. Turn it into a drinking game!

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#24

Toss Across Bean Bag Lawn Game

The game of toss across could go on forever depending on how well you each play offense and defense. The X and O spinners on the game board are sensitive to being hit by beanbags so you never know if the spin will land in your favor.

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#25

Tailgate Football Lawn Game

Turn up the fun at the tailgate party with a pair of chairs that double as goalposts. Set them up in their designated end zones, chase lazy Larry outta the seat, and start playing! All you need is a football to start enjoying the fun. And at the game's end, it packs up in a neat bag.

$219 .97

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#26

Classic Bocce Ball Game

Bocce is another one of those classic games that has entertained generations of players. More common in Europe, breaking out this classic set is a fun way for you and your friends to feel fancy for an afternoon. It's easy to learn and play, and might become a staple at your backyard parties.

$38 .99

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#27

Bulz Buckets Game

Call BulzHit on the guy who says he can land all three of the beanbags included in this lawn game into the top cup. Or drink when he does manage to land the shot. It's a game of skill, accuracy, and a little luck. In spaces not suitable for cornhole, the tiered catch game is a great alternative.

$65 .89

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#28

Classic Croquet Lawn Game

Make some English Breakfast tea, stick your pinky out, and get ready to play a very aristocratic game. Croquet is a game almost as old as time and a favorite of the rich in England. It stands to reason you'll feel royal playing with this classic set.

$86 .99

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