50 Ultra-Fun DIY Backyard Games for All Ages

Put your artistic skills to the test with this fun outdoor drawing board. Use copper pipes and our DIY instructions to create this party staple, and enjoy hours of guess-what-I'm-drawing as well as other written guessing games.

This supersized childhood favorite is made all the more fun with high-stakes water balloons in place of marbles. Make it for your next warm-weather weekend gathering, and tell guests to pack a change of clothes for good measure.

Put your guests' boozy sips to use with this unexpected and entertaining bottle cap opener game. The DIY Plinko-inspired game takes an afternoon to put together and adds a fun, personal twist to any gathering. Use chalk paint to paint the bottom section of the game so that you can switch up the phrases and add age-appropriate actions to fit your event.

Create your own set of crowd-pleasing and custom cornhole boards for your upcoming events. This classic lawn game offers easy entertainment and friendly competition for children and adults alike. Upcycle a few old wooden pallets by following our step-by-step tutorial listed below to create a charming, vintage-inspired cornhole set.