Classic outdoor picnic games

The winner is the one with the most pairs. But as long as each pair is evenly matched with the other pairs, it can be fun for everyone. What You Will Need: Enough blankets, sheets, or large towels so that each pair of participants has one.

Setup: This is a race. Participants line up side by side. The first pair to cross the finish line wins. Make sure to play this on the grass to minimize the chance of injury. Little kids love rowdy games, but some picnic games are a little too rowdy for the little ones. These are the ones that can be extra fun for teens and adults. Some of these games are also made for playing when the sun goes down, and the little ones go to bed.

The Setup: Arrange the trash cans in two groupings, about 15 feet apart. Split all the participants into two groups. At the end of play when everyone on the team has had one, or two, or however many turns was decided upon at the beginning whichever team has the most points wins. The Setup: Fill up enough balloons to fill one or more buckets, depending on how your bunch likes to play. Some people like to play with a single ball-thrower. Others enjoy having one or more on each end of the playing area.

We recommend having a lot more balloons than you need, because chances are, this will devolve into an all-out water balloon fight at some point. Rules of Play: Standard dodgeball rules: One person or one person on each side hurls a water balloon at the people on the playing field, trying to hit them. If a balloon hits a player, they are out and must leave the playing field. The last player standing not hit by a balloon is the winner. This is one of those picnic games that will get people on their feet and working together.

We recommend it for teens and adults, as it involves wandering the neighborhood unsupervised, asking strangers for things. Little kids can definitely help, though. Rules of Play: Send each team out into the neighborhood to find the objects on the list. The first team to return with all the objects wins. This is one of those picnic games that can be enjoyed by just about everyone.

Older kids and teenagers might find the physical contortions a bit easier than the littles, though. What You Will Need: Spray paint in four colors, a twelve-inch circular stencil you can easily make this from a pizza box , and a Twister spinner you can either use one from your own Twister game, make one , buy one, or use this online twister spinner.

The Setup: Use the stencils and spray paint to make a grid of colored circles. You can find ideas and detailed instructions at One Good Thing. Rules of Play: Participants take turns spinning the spinner. If a player falls, they are out. The piece game is made from New Zealand Pine kiln dried hand sanded pieces. If your family is eager for a challenge, use this ladder toss game as a chance to learn something new. Designed for two or four players, this game calls on players to toss bolas those are strings with golf balls on each end toward the ladder.

Points are awarded based on where the boula lands — the higher rungs earn you more points. When the picnic is over, this game breaks down for easy storage in a carrying case.

While the burgers cook and the beers chill, bring out this giant-sized Connect Four board for kids or adults to play. The game stands 2. To keep things moving, time each player so they don't waste precious seconds fretting over their next move. Who will connect four first? You don't need a perfectly manicured lawn or fancy white outfits for this game.

You just need a beautiful croquet set and some friends to play. This set is handmade by craftsmen in Holmes County, Ohio, and it comes with enough balls and mallets for eight. Very happy with our purchase, and I'm sure it will be around for a long time! Good Times, Good Food. Kimberly Holland. By Kimberly Holland Updated July 06, Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.

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