8 Classic Outdoor Games with a Modern Twist
Your favorite childhood games are still in style and they’ve gotten a chic upgrade. From the backyard lawn to the campsite, let the games begin!
Giddy Up
- L.L.Bean Horseshoes, $99
L.L.Bean has offered horseshoes since 1927, when their founder told customers to “put a pair of stakes out near your camp or cottage and note how quickly your place becomes popular.” We couldn’t agree more.
Right on the Mark
- Family Archery Set, $169
Thought you had to go to summer camp to practice archery? Think again! Get the whole gang set up with this easy-to-string bow, arrow, and target.
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Roll with It
- Backyard Bocce Set, $198
Who needs a court? With this set, containing eight resin playing balls, one resin jack ball, rule book, and pine carrying-case, you can bring bocce anywhere.
Timber!
- Giant Tumbling Tower, $198
Impress everyone with this giant take on Jenga. The tower can reach over three feet tall by game’s end.
Love You Like XO
- Giant Tic-Tac-Toe, $88
Move this classic from pen and paper to life-size fun in the backyard. Each set comes with five wooden X’s and O’s plus a rope grid and carrying tote.
Take a Swing
- Backyard Croquet Set, $248
Mow the lawn, don some plaid, and throw a proper garden party. The finishing touch will be this croquet set, complete with 4 balls, 4 mallets, 9 wickets, 2 goal stakes, storage sack, canvas tote, and instruction book.
Up the Ante
- Yard Dice, $68
With instructions for 10 dice games, you can keep the good times rolling with these solid wood, hand-branded dice.
Sun-Kissed
- Sun Printing Kit, large paper $28
Use found natural materials to create a lasting memory with a DIY sunprint kit.
