Game On! Lawn Games are Fun for the Whole Family

By Julie Young House and Home Feature Writer

No matter if you are planning a beach getaway, weekends at the lake or a simple backyard barbecue, lawn games should be part of the festivities. These fun and portable sports promote healthy competition and a way to bring everyone together. While Corn Hole remains wildly popular with many families, we found some new favorites for families to enjoy! Be sure to send us a photo of your family getting their game on!

Kan Jam

Pickleball

Spikeball

A twist on traditional volleyball, in spikeball, a point is not played over a net but rather on to it. One team serves the ball onto a central, circular net and then the other team has three tries (bump, set, spike) to return the ball to the net so play can continue. Equipment needed: a Spikeball set (About $70)

Also known as “Garbage Can Frisbee,” Kan Jam is similar to corn hole in its objective but distinguished by the use of two flying discs being tossed or deflected into two cans on opposite sides of the playing field. The first to score 21 is the winner. Equipment needed: a Kan Jam set ($17-40) or two trash cans and assorted flying discs.

One of the fastest growing sports in the nation, pickleball is having a moment and is perfect for driveway competition. A combination of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, pickleball can be played by two or four players (singles and doubles) and is a great workout for the young and young at heart. Equipment needed: Pickleball paddles, balls and pop-up net.