Outdoor Games

Backyard games for all ages may be the answer to providing entertainment for your family while Disneyland is closed down.

I don’t know how popular street games are in these days where everything from football to snowboarding can be participated in on a games console. When I was a kid, and even the rudimentary tennis game Pong was some way off in the future, most of...

My family and enjoyed most of these pool toys. You might find them worthwhile enough to have them on deck.

SwagTron hoverboard is a revolution hands-free two-wheel self-balancing electric scooter brought by the famous Swagway, who are soon to change their name to SwagTron. There's no accepted name for this device, as its product names vary and depend on...

Geocaches come in a variety of forms, from camouflaged Tupperware, to bison tubes. These crafty containers make for a unique and challenging Geocaching experience!

Making your own inexpensive Highland Games equipment.

In airsoft you want to be better than the enemy your fighting against so you need the best weapon. There's three different types of airsoft guns: Electric, Gas powered, and Spring.

Collection of characteristics and specialties of some balls used in popular outdoor and indoor sports. particularly weight, circumference and material.

Werewolf Tag is a little bit regular Tag, hide-and-seek, and sci-fi all mixed into one fun outdoor game for kids and adults. Learn how to play it here.

Best bubbles recipe for kids ever! Learn how to make your own homemade bubble solution using ingredients you have at home. Also check out some ideas for bubble blowers and wands.

Finding amazing backyard games for adults isn't difficult. Here are a few amazing yard games for adults and kids that'll make your next BBQ, picnic or garden party an absolute blast.

Geocaching is also a great game for kids to play outside. It encourages them to go outdoors and explore the world around them, and find new places.

Are exploding Pigeons a myth, or do Doves really blow up in mid air. And if they do blow up, was Noah aware of this? Is that why he sent it 'forth from the ark'?

Ghost In The Graveyard outdoor party game is fun for kids whether it is played on a warm summer night or during a fun Halloween party. Help kids to burn off some of that energy from all that Halloween candy sugar with this fun and energetic game that kids age six and up will love. Including alternate ways for younger kids to play, and an alternate way to play the game indoors if weather does not permit playing outdoors.

Geocaching and Letterboxing are "treasure hunts" that encourage participants to get out and explore their surroundings. This article describes these activities and how to enjoy them.

I've always wanted to be a kid! I remembered the times me and my childhood friends sneak out of the house just to play on the streets. "Larong pinoy" is a term for Filipino games, we often play outside the house most of the day and especially at...

Cornhole is a fun game to play just about anywhere. Here are the step by step instructions to build your own boards (including plans).

Backyard croquet is a fun and relaxing lawn game that anyone can play, young and old alike. Growing up, I really used to enjoy this game a lot. Each summer, we would set up a croquet court in our backyard using simple U-shaped metal hooks or wickets...

Make sure your swimming pool stays blue, not green. The green smells bad and tastes worse.

We put the evening plans to a vote. The kids unanimously chose our annual family relay. Find out ten, fun family activities that we included in our annual event!

101 fun games and activities for children of all ages.

Having outdoor fun doesn't have to include any toys at all! Read about these backyard games for children that are just plain old-fashioned fun.

Do you remember the original Lawn Darts? Let's visit them again, and reminisce about a more innocent time, when the time the dangerous game was legal.

Recommended tools, toys, t-shirts and other useful things for those who like to find and hide caches, all over the world

Growing up in the 1950's before we had television meant that we played outside for hours. The games kept us fit - skipping, marbles, hopscotch etc. - read on to find out more.

Would you like to participate in a zombie apocalypse without actually having to taste any guts? Then play a game of zombie tag. Perfect for parties, Halloween, or any time you feel like running for your life.

Scavenger hunts are fun! Encourage your youth to find the list of items in Bible verses. The first team to find all of the items wins!

Making a decision about a swing set for your family can be a challenging task. One of the first questions that families think about is whether to make choose a plastic or wooden set. Here are some pros and cons to each.

If your family enjoys playing outdoor yard games, then you'll love these giant versions of classic games. These giant games are played just like the original, but their size adds a lot more fun to the mix. I've played a few of these with my family...

Don't you have the fondest memories of playing on some of the older merry go rounds?? Maybe you don't have fond memories, but sad or fearful ones, from times where kids pushed them too fast, or someone got hurt or sick. For the most part though, I...

A kid's tea set is an old classic that has been enjoyed by generations of children. Children love to imitate the adult world and role playing games are a vital part of the learning process and help to stimulate a child's imagination.

Do you remember as a kid, playing with bubbles? I do. Now that I am grown I find my kids love to play with bubbles, too. There is an endless supply of fun when there are bubbles in the air. I don't really understand the fascination, but it seems to...

Overview: Finding something to do at an event when you’re too young to take part in many activities can be difficult. In this class, we will learn some games that are easy and appropriate for events. This isn’t as difficult as you might...

The box kite is an unlikely flying object. Why would such a strange design fly? What is the history?

Here’s a list of things that you can do when you’re bored for any reason, like when you’re waiting for something (like a surprise or for someone you love to call or show up) or when you’ve just got nothing to do all day and a lot of time to do it in.

Night vision amplifies existing light Airsoft night games generate a lot of buzz when they are first announced. People are very excited about an opportunity to sneak up on the opponents or fire fun tracers. Many people go out of their way and buy...

Family Reunion Ideas Entertainment Talent Show – Give your family an opportunity to express themselves by either singing, playing an instrument, comedy, twirling plates, doing cool tricks, or something completely their own! This gives the...

Mibology is Latin for the study of marbles, a growing hobby among baby boomers, nostalgic for childhood toys. Not a mibologist yourself? Here's some facts to educate you: 300: The years a marble tournamount has taken place in Tinsley Green,...

This is a guide to the correct procedure for sending a bowl across the green when playing lawn bowls.

ember when I was a child (I was born in the Philippines and spent the rest of my years) in a busy and crowded street in Manila, running in barefoot where the fun begins playing with my friends the all time favorite game...the "tumbang preso". It's a children game with this tin can in the center and you have to knock it down and hit it with your slipper, there's a "tin guard" that would stop you from knocking it down buy touching you when you go against the line. It was so fun and actually danger

Today, children all over the world play versions of Chinese Jump Rope. The game has been traced back to being played by children in 7th century China. The Chinese New Year and other traditional festivals include a lot of folk customs,...

A great place to have a scavenger hunt is on a college campus. There are plenty of places to see, with every campus having some secret (or not-so-secret) facts and fun tidbits about the area that every student should know... and what better way to find them out by going on a scavenger hunt?