The sun is shining and the temperatures are up—finally! It’s time to get the family and friends together for some competitive backyard fun.
A Must-Have Classic
Courtesy of L.L. Bean
$119
Leon Leonwood “L.L.” Bean loved to play horseshoes at his hunting and fishing camps. In his 1927 catalog, he wrote, “Put a pair of stakes out near your camp or cottage and note how quickly your place becomes popular,” and that’s still true today.
Hand-Crafted Family Fun
Courtesy of Amish Toy Box
$309.50
Playing croquet is how the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Amish enjoy spending a warm Sunday afternoon. Their enthusiasm for the game is evident in this carefully crafted, maple hardwood hard-to-find eight-player set that allows more people to join the fun.
Watch Out Below!
Courtesy of Jenga
$299.95
Jenga is a Swahili word meaning “build.” Jenga XXL builds on the excitement with an enormous eight-foot-high tower that’s made of cardboard to ensure that it doesn’t hurt players or pets when it comes crashing down. It disassembles easily and compactly for storage.
A Game of Skill
Courtesy of Caliber Games
$189.99
The 360-degree alternative to cornhole, TowerBall was created as an entirely new approach to the classic simplicity of backyard toss games. The result is a fusion of cornhole and darts, in a game that’s fun and challenging for players of all ages, from kids to highly competitive adults.
Fun That’s Ready to Go
Courtesy of Baden Sports
$249.99
While the latest trendy new home accessory may be a formal pickleball court, this lets you get your game on now without waiting for a construction crew. The high-quality Champions Pickleball Set has everything you need for backyard or driveway games, including an easy-to-set-up portable net.
A New Way to Kick
Courtesy of Hammacher Schlemmer
$179.99
You may think you were great at kickball, but can you hit a Treble 20 or Bullseye? Maybe a rousing game of Cricket, 501, or Around the Clock is more your style. Backyard entertainment goes big with this six-foot-tall challenge that combines the athleticism of soccer with the precision of darts.
