Yard Game Ideas to Keep Your Guests Smiling

I’m currently snuggled tight under a blanket staring out at gray skies, counting down the days until summer. I’m craving sunshine rays, outdoor barbeques, and sweet lemonade; and, for those of you up North during this dreaded winter, I can only imagine you’re right there with me.

So if you’re planning a wedding or reception in the great outdoors when the winter thaws, I have a few game ideas to keep your guests happy and smiling!

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CONNECT FOUR BOARD BY RUSTIC ROAD DESIGNS INC

Let your guests entertain themselves with a giant Connect Four board. This beauty comes with 42 circle discs ready to be painted and used! It has an easy assembly so you can set it up during your reception and for any event after your wedding, too!

TIC TAC TOE BY MISS TO MRS WEDDINGS

Tic Tac Toe - Three in a Row! This 2'X2' game is perfect to keep anyone occupied. Choose from five different stains and “X/O” colors!

RINGTOSS BY DUTCH GOLDFINCH

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a more beautiful ring toss before! The bottles can be painted several different colors - from rose gold (as pictured) to pearl white. The rope is all the same, but you can choose a different ribbon color to indicate who has each rope! It’s a gorgeous and rustic way to spice up your reception.

WORD WITH FRIENDS BY PLEASANTVIEW DESIGN CO

This one is for all of your word-loving guests. The playing board is 5’ x 5’ and comes with 100 hand stenciled and sealed letter tiles. Stake it into the ground through the corner grommets and you’ll have friends pulling out their dictionaries for hours.

GLOW IN THE DARK BOCCE BALL

I had to google “Bocce ball” when I saw this. I couldn’t remember how to play and this photo looked so intriguing. If you don’t know, bocce ball is throwing your ball as close to the center ball (the Pallina) as you can (or something like that). So if you’re planning on an evening reception and want something to keep your guests entertained, glow in the dark set should do the trick!

PERSONALIZED CORN HOLE BY WEDDING WOODWORKS CO

There’s not a more simple and fun game as corn hole. All of your guests will flock towards it, but there’s no reason you need a boring old piece of wood. These beautiful corn hole boards are perfect to make your reception gorgeous - and you can keep for years to come!

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FLIP CUP GAME BY SCIENZ

If getting out on the lawn isn’t an option, this flip cup game could be a good alternative! Guests have to flick the tabs to flip their cups onto their tops. The first team to flip all the cups wins!

CHECKERS BY DSS HANDMADE

Checkers was one of my absolute favorite games as a kid. It was the only one where I could actually beat my dad (although maybe he let me win?) Either way, it’s an easy game to pick up and play for hours! This set comes in two sizes - 55” or 110” square and all the red and white pieces you’ll need.

YARDZEE BY NORTHERN LUMBERJACK

Yardzee! These set of six state pride dices are perfect for a unique game in the lawn. The dice are 3.5”x.3.5” and ready to be used. I love these because you can play them again and again after your wedding for several different games!

KUBB GAME BY HANDMADE ON HALF STREET

I’ve never heard of Kubb before, but as I was researching lawn games, it kept coming up again and again. From what I can tell, it’s a throwing game with the objective to knock over the other team’s “kubbs.” If you’ve got a lot of room, this game could be an excellent way to let your guests have fun.

GIANT WOODEN TOWER BY WEDDING WOODWORKS CO

Make Jenga a little more interesting with this giant tumble tower! This comes with 18 rows of personalized pieces and stands 34” tall when you start. You also get the option of customizing the font and writing on the crate, as well as the wooden pieces. You could also include a Sharpie beside the tower and encourage guests to write a little note as a guestbook, too!

SIGN BY KDUNKS CREATIVE

And, of course, don’t forget to let your guests know where all of the fun is! This 12"x24" sign is hand lettered, sealed, and gorgeous.

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