Weekend BBQs aren’t just about great food, they’re about bringing people together. While the table, laden with food, might be the centrepiece around which everyone gathers, it’s the laughter, the friendly banter and the shared moments that make them fun and memorable. The right outdoor games can transform a simple backyard get-together into an all-ages event that keeps kids off their devices and adults in on the action.

Whether you’re hosting neighbours, friends or a houseful of extended family, these outdoor toys are guaranteed to keep everyone in good spirits long after the last snag has been snaffled up.

Giant Hardwood Connect Four in a Row Game Set 120 x 109cm

This oversized classic strategy game from The Best Backyard is sure to get the party started. Giant Connect Four features a tall hardwood frame with red and yellow discs that slide into slots, so players can take turns dropping their coloured pieces in from the top. The goal is the same as the tabletop version — be the first to connect four discs in a row — either horizontally, vertically or diagonally — before your opponent does. Durable for outdoor use and easy to assemble, it’s a brilliant way to keep both kids and adults engaged during casual get-togethers.

Giant Jenjo Outdoor Wooden Block Game

The giant wooden block stacking game is a show-stopper at any gathering. Based on the classic ‘Jenga’ style format, 54 solid wood blocks are stacked into a tall tower on a sturdy base, and players take turns carefully removing one block at a time from below the topmost layer and placing it back on top. With every move, the tower becomes more unstable, and when it finally collapses, the last player to successfully place a block wins. It’s simple, social and suspenseful!

Head to The Best Backyard and check out their collection of giant outdoor games.

Skip, Toss and Sip Outdoor Game Set

This all-in-one outdoor game kit is perfect for BBQs, backyard parties or poolside fun because it combines multiple games you can play either on land or in the water, making it a standout for family gatherings.

The bundle brings together:

Skip nn’ Hole – A twist on classic cornhole adapted for pool or lawn play. Instead of tossing a bag, players skip special stones (included) towards the target, earning points for landing them in the holes.

Toss Game – Set up on the grass or beside/in the pool. Players take turns throwing towards the target board.

Floating Party Pong – A fun spin on party pong designed to float in the pool.

Chip nn’ hole – golf game that can be played on land or water!

Action Wooden Yard Toss

A backyard favourite for all ages, this wooden yard toss game is simple to set up and play! Twelve wooden pins are set up in a tight cluster, and players take turns tossing a throwing pin at them. Each pin has a number on it. Score by adding up the numbers on the pins you knock down. Fallen pins are stood upright where they land for the next round, and the first person to score exactly 50 wins. But be warned, if you go over 50, your score drops back down to 25! It’s simple, competitive and is great for small or large groups.

Smash Ball Tournament Game

Bring some fast-paced action to your next BBQ with Smash Ball. Think of it like volleyball with a twist. Instead of hitting the ball up and over the net, players hit the ball down into the net so that it bounces back on their opponent’s side, and the aim is to keep it from hitting the ground.  This can be played in team, so is a great way to get everyone involved in the fun.

Hook and Ring Toss

Hook and Ring Toss is a classic, interactive activity that promises hours of entertainment for guests of all ages. To play, start by placing the wooden marker in the centre circle and then aim with the rings. Each time you successfully land a ring on the hook, you advance the wooden cup one space closer to your opponent. The objective is to be the first player to move the wooden cup off the end of the ladder, signalling victory.

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