As the summertime approaches, many people will begin to plan their get-togethers with friends. Soon there will be backyard barbecues, park picnics, tailgating parties and campfire shenanigans. And the one thing that helps to liven up the party (especially family reunions) are the party games that we all love to play. This year, why not try out a new outdoor game that is tons of fun and will keep everyone coming back.
Our first suggestion is to try out one of the up and coming popular outdoor games. Our favorite is Kan Jam which combines Frisbee golf with horseshoes to create a wild and fast paced competition between friends and family. While it’s hard to convey the excitement and fun this game is, basically it uses a team format to keep everyone engaged while playing.
Kan Jam
One partner throws the disk towards the opposite goal while the partner has the ability to hit the Frisbee towards the goal if it looks like it might be off course. The games are played to 21 and the average game lasts about 10 minutes or less. This is great for kids and adults and you’ll find that there’s always a line of people waiting to play.
Another fun game is a bit of a classic but is everyone’s favorite party game. Cornhole is a fun game played in much the same way as horseshoes, but instead of a post it uses Cornhole boards that have a hole cut out in the middle. Each team has beanbags (sometimes filled with actual corn) and these bags are tossed onto the platform, trying to get the bag in the hole. This game takes a lot of skill and finesse but once you’ve played a couple of rounds it’s hard to stop.
Each game is fun and exciting and can be purchased online or at some sporting goods stores.
Boochie, A Whole New Ball Game
- 2 to 4 players
- Playing time: 15 minutes
- Four toss rings, four bean balls, fourwrist trackers, 1 12-sided Boochie target, vinyl travel bag
- High gloss graphics
- Made in the USA
Toss out the soft foam Boochie target and then try to land your ball and hoop as close to it as possible. Keep score on a special wrist tracker. The player with the most points win. Gamewright. Ages: 8+
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Snipe Game
- Includes two snipes
- Includes a snipe nest
- The snipes eyes will light up
- Find the snipes before they chirp
- Game can be played by two people or two teams
The snipe hunt game can be played with two people, two teams or single seeker play and incorporates both indoor and outdoor activity and good old fashioned fun. The object of snipe is to be the first team/person to find the other team/persons Snipe and return it to it’s nest. After the players have hidden their Snipe, the other player will try to find it. After a period of time, if the Snipes have not been discovered, they will chirp and then their eyes will light up. Each game comes with (2) snipes and a snipe nest. The packaging tells the story behind these legendary camp fire animals. Recommended for children 5 years and older.
List Price: $ 24.99
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Blongo Ball Complete Game Set
- Enhances eye/hand coordination
- Combines elements of bocce, horseshoes, croquet, and other lawn games
- Ideal for camping trips, family reunions, phys-ed classes, and even rehab clinics
- Additional accessories–such as scoring tower or extra ball sets–are sold separately
- Includes: 2 BlonGoals (Racks), and 2 Sets of BlongoBalls, Yellow and Orange. This is enough for 2 players or 2 Teams
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. The perfect tailgate game or a competitive contest for a summer lawn party, the Blongo® Family Fun BlongoBall Set includes 2 BlonGoals (racks) and 2 sets of three BlongoBalls. The object is to toss the two BlongoBall, two-piece golf balls attached to rope, on to one of the bars attached to the BlonGoal for a certain number of points.Liven up your camping trips and family reunions with this full BlongoBall set. Appropriate for use both outdoors and indoors, BlongoBall combines elements from bocce, horseshoes, croquet, and other lawn sports, but adds a unique twist: rather than throwing a ball or a shoe, you throw a BlongoBall, which is technically two small spheres connected by a thin stretch of rope. The goal is to wrap your BlongoBall around one of the horizontal bars of the BlonGoal, which stands 25 feet away (or less if kids are playing). Players score one, two, or three points with a successful throw, dependin
List Price: $ 69.95
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