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Bring your friends — and a winning attitude!

Sure, you might not need much more than a patch of grass on a sunny day for the makings of a happy weekend. Just add friends, family, a picnic, and some tunes on a wireless speaker. (Adult beverages optional for the 21-plus crowd.) But when you want to add some more energy — and a dose of healthy competition — to the mix, consider upping the ante with some lawn games that can take your alfresco gathering to the next level.

Our picks for the best lawn games on the market include options for all ages, skill levels — and budgets. From timeless classics (like croquet, bocce, and horseshoes) to newer crazes (looking at you, Kan Jam), these games will entertain your group for hours. Plus, our list includes multi-game sets that are ideal for kids' birthday parties or holiday gatherings.

These lawn games include ultralight and portable options (some include their own carrying and storage bags), so you can take them to the park or beach easily. And we have some bulkier items just right for setting up at home or tossing in the trunk of your car on your way to a party. Now all you need is your crew — and your sense of fun!

✔️ Weight and portability: If you’re going to be carrying your game on public transportation to the beach, you’re going to want something that’s small, lightweight, and comes with a carrying bag or strap. If you’re planning to set up right at home, your search can feasibly include larger or heavier games.

✔️ Age appropriateness: Consider lawn games that are sophisticated enough to keep your group interested, but not complicated enough to overwhelm participants. If you’ll be playing with small children, avoid small parts that could be potential choking hazards.

✔️ Quality and durability: We have lawn games on our list with budget price points to get you through the season — or even just a single party or holiday. But if you want your game to endure season after season, and hold up against harsh conditions, you might prefer to choose a version of your preferred game in more durable materials and higher quality that will go the distance year after year.

Think of this high-energy team game sort of like air hockey — except it comes in a bag, you can take it anywhere, and the air never turns off! Set it up in seconds, and take turns throwing and deflecting the flying disc. It’s made in the USA and durable for fun season after season.

Number of players: 2-4 | Intended for ages: 9 and up

Bocce is a classic, and this set has everything you need. It comes with eight balls, a canvas bag for carrying and storage — and yes, even a measuring rope, so there can be no ambiguity about the real winner in tight competitions!

Number of players: 2-4 | Intended for ages: Youth and up

Yes, it’s like beer pong, but an all-ages game that anyone can play outdoors. The game includes 12 durable red buckets, four balls, and a carrying bag. Since the buckets stack inside each other, this game is extra portable and packs small. Pro tip: Fill the buckets with sand or water so they don’t blow over easily in the wind.

Number of players: 2-4 | Intended for ages: Youth and up

These foam dice are safe enough for indoor play on a rainy day, and perfect for outdoors under the sunshine. You'll get six foam dice, a carrying bag, plus a double-sided dry-erase scoreboard with pen.

Number of players: 2-4 | Intended for ages: All ages

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Carry this lightweight ball and paddle kit anywhere in its included bag. The paddles have a sticky effect, which catches the ball and holds it tight. This crowd-pleasing game helps younger kids with motor skills, and entertains just about any age.

Number of players: 2 | Intended for ages: 3 and up

Get them outside for a sharp-edge-free game of lawn darts! This one uses rings whose size can be adjusted to create larger or smaller targets depending on skill level. Plus, you can charge these babies up with a flashlight for a glow-in-the-dark effect for fun nighttime play.

Number of players: 2-4 | Intended for ages: 6 and up

Planning a cookout or party? You can’t go wrong with this three-in-one set with the potential to kickstart a full day of fun. Use it for ring toss, corn hole, relay races, bean-bag toss, and more. The 26-piece set comes with 10 brightly colored plastic rings, 10 nylon bean bags, and 6 carnival cones.

Number of players: Any | Intended for ages: All ages

Rubber construction makes this game lightweight, safe for kids, and even suitable for indoor play, too. It comes with rubber mats and horseshoes plus colorful yellow pegs for extra visibility. It sets up quickly and easily.

Number of players: 2 | Intended for ages: Any age

This set includes all you need for a game of flag football: 10 flag belts (5 in each of two colors), four goal line cones, and a bag to carry it all to the park or party with ease.

Number of players: 10 | Intended for ages: 7 and up

Four lawn games in one set? Instant party. This set comes with four colorful sack race bags, six sets of wooden spoons and eggs, four three-leg relay bands with adjustable elastic tethers, and with additional 10 plastic gold medals — for the day’s big winners, of course!

Number of players: 4-10 | Intended for ages: 3 and up

What feels more civilized than a spot of croquet on a beautiful day? Nab your own set of the classic pastime with this best-selling kit made from solid beechwood. It comes with its own bag for easy storage and transportation. Set up the mallets in seconds with easy screw-in handles and you’re good to go.

Number of players: 6 | Intended for ages: 6 and up

Grab the Wi-Fi speaker and turn the music up for an outdoor limbo game! The plastic pieces set up easily, and the height of the pole is easily adjustable as you play. How low can you go? Number of players: 2 or more | Intended for ages: Any

Test your skill with this game of ladder toss, which sets up in just two minutes thanks to PVC tube construction. The soft rubber bolos are kid-friendly and great for a range of ages; younger kids can simply stand closer to the target for a better shot.

Number of players: 2-4 | Intended for ages: 4 and up

Sure, you could go with an inflatable lawn bowling set for younger kids. But this real eucalyptus wood lawn bowling set is more satisfying — and still kid-sized. Number of players: 1 or more | Intended for ages: 2 to 12

This classic outdoor game assembles easily, requires zero learning curve, and it's fun for kids, teens, and adults alike.

Number of players: 2 or more | Intended for age: 5 and up

Test your football-throwing accuracy — or just have a ball — with this inflatable challenge. The player-shaped target is a full six feet tall and sets up in minutes. Just fill the base with water to weigh it down. This set also comes with four inflatable rubber footballs, a ball pump, and a dry-erase scoreboard.

Number of players: 1 or more | Intended for ages: 2 and up

These balls are like water balloons — but they’re reusable and won’t burst all over your lawn, leaving colorful trash to melt in the heat. With this set, you get 60 balls that soak up water for water ball fights, games, and cooling fun on those sweltering days. Number of players: 1 or more | Intended for ages: 4 and up