Classic Outdoor Games

• Tag Games:
  • Hide and Seek – one person counts while others hide, and then they have to find everyone.
  • Kick the Can – similar to hide and seek, but the goal is to kick a can while the “it” person tries to catch you.
  • Capture the Flag – two teams try to capture each other’s flags and return to their base without getting caught.
• Jump Rope Games:
  • Jump Rope Races – see who can jump the longest or fastest.
  • Double Dutch – two people turn ropes while one or more people jump in a coordinated rhythm.
• Tug of War – two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope, trying to pull the other team across a designated line.

Outdoor Games for Larger Groups

• Scavenger Hunt – create a list of items to find or challenges to complete, and see who finishes first.
• Team Sports:
  • KanJam – a frisbee toss game that’s easy to learn and fun to play.
  • Slammo – a two-on-two game where players try to hit a target with a ball.
• Lawn Games:
  • Giant Lawn Checkers – oversized checkerboards and pieces for a fun twist on a classic game.
  • Giant Jenga – build a tower and take turns removing blocks without making it fall.

Nighttime Outdoor Games

• Glow-in-the-Dark Games:
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Capture the Flag – play capture the flag at night with glow-in-the-dark flags and accessories.
  • Flashlight Tag – play tag in the dark with flashlights.
• Ghosts in the Graveyard – one person hides while others count, and then they have to find and tag the hidden person .

Other Fun Outdoor Games

• Bocce Ball – a fun and easy-to-play Italian lawn game.
• Cornhole – toss beanbags into a hole in a wooden board.
• Ladder Toss – throw bolas onto a ladder-like structure with different point values.