With warmer days and brighter evenings, it’s time to take your family game time outdoors. Enjoy the scent of freshly cut grass and spring flowers while you test your skills, practice your aim and have fun playing together. Get ready for a little friendly competition with these five yard games.
1. Fan Favorite.
Perfect your throw and celebrate your love of football. This Eagles cornhole game features wooden frames with foldable legs for easy storage and set-up. A cool-looking, digitally-printed logo shines on top. Eight corn-filled bags in team colors are included. Take turns tossing and see who can score the most points. Victory Tailgate Philadelphia Eagles NFL Football Regulation Cornhole Game Set, $249, RR Games, 531 Ben Franklin Highway West, Birdsboro, 610.582.1503. rrgames.com
2. Essential Entertainment.
Delight in a classic that’s been enjoyed for thousands of years. This bocce set includes eight colorful resin balls and a smaller white pallino, all in a handy carry bag. No court needed; find a smooth, flat patch of grass (it could even be your own backyard!) and toss your balls as close as possible to the pallino. Franklin Sports Advanced 100-mm Bocce Set, $54.99, Kohl’s, 2700 Papermill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.371.0237. kohls.com
3. Super-Sized Stacking.
Build a taller tower outdoors. Made by Berks resident Nicole Kazmierczak, this Giant Jenga set stands 27 inches tall at the game’s start. Each of the 54 pieces is 10.5 inches long. Personalize your set by writing messages on the blocks. Test your balancing skills and see how high you can go. Giant Jenga, (local orders only), $100 (includes storage tub), BoomerRang Designs, boomerrangdesigns@gmail.com, Facebook: BoomerRang Designs, etsy.com/shop/BoomerRangDesigns
4. Cup Contest.
Let the discs fly. Created by four MLB players, CupCheck is a fun, fast-paced game that can be played one-on-one or in teams of two. Try to score points by knocking one or two cups off the poles or sailing cleanly through the center without touching the cups. Defenders can score by catching a falling cup one-handed. CupCheck, $69.99, CupCheck, cupcheckgame.com (Supports the Testicular Cancer Society, established to save lives through education, research and funding.)
5. Jam On.
Team up and take aim. KanJam is an exciting disc-throwing game where you score points by hitting or landing in the “kan” goal. Work as a team and redirect your partner’s throws to earn the most points. Dive, pivot and put some finesse on that disc to maximize your score. KanJam Disc Game, $39.99, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Broadcasting Square Shopping Center, 2767 Papermill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.373.7366. dickssportinggoods.com
