8 Classic Outdoor Games with a Modern Twist

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Giant Tumbling Tower, $198

Impress everyone with this giant take on Jenga. The tower can reach over three feet tall by game’s end.

• 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.

• 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.

• Yard Dice, $68

With instructions for 10 dice games, you can keep the good times rolling with these solid wood, hand-branded dice.

• Sun Printing Kit, large paper $28

Use found natural materials to create a lasting memory with a DIY sunprint kit.