DIY Giant Yard Games

Jumbo Jenga

The rules are minimal, but the suspense and excitement are maximum fun! These jumbo Jenga blocks are perfect for a summer night in the neighborhood.

A Backyard Built for Playing Games

For the full tutorial, visit Lemon Thistle.

Four-in-a-row

Having this four-in-a-row is a great go-to for casual entertainment at a party. Plus, it all begins as a great family project with some carpentry for the adults and painting for the kids. For the full tutorial, visit The Home Depot Blog.

Lawn scrabble

Grab a few close friends and enjoy the outdoors with some snacks and a game of Scrabble. You won’t lose these tiles in the grass! For the full tutorial, visit From the Carriage House.

DIY dice

Having a few sets of dice for a game of outdoor Yahtzee also means you can solve problems for the most indecisive of party guests: Two chocolate chip cookies or three? Roll the dice for an answer! For the full tutorial, visit Crate & Babble.

Backyard dominoes

Have some friends over for a serious summer competition! For the full tutorial, visit Lemon Thistle.

Speed Scrabble

Get ready to move the alphabet and your feet for a game of outdoor Speed Scrabble. Time is of the essence as you plop these 100-letter tiles down (in some real-world arrangements) as fast as you can. For the full tutorial (and game rules!), visit Lemon Thistle.

Oversized checkers

It’s way more exciting to make a double jump in checkers with this oversized board! This “board"is made with decking tiles! For the full tutorial, visit SheKnows.

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