Turn your backyard into the ultimate playground this summer with these five giant lawn games you can DIY. These ginormous versions of your favorite games add excitement and healthy competition to your summer parties. Perfect for family gatherings, cookouts, and more, your DIY skills will impress your guests. So come on and grab your craft supplies, and let’s start DIYing!
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Game 1: Backyard Word Search Game
Imagine a word search game or a lawn game crossword puzzle that is so enormous that it takes up half your lawn! Pretty impressive, right? Easily DIY a larger-than-life game using VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back Tape to keep the fun going all day.
Game 2: Create Family Fun with This Tic-Tac-Toe Lawn Game
Elevate the excitement of a classic Tic-Tac-Toe game by making it huge! All you need is a few different supplies and, of course, VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back Tape.
Using the VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back Tape, you can move the pieces any which way. When the fun ends, stick the Xs and Os to the board for easy storage. The thrill of playing a larger-than-life game will bring the whole family together for outdoor fun and some friendly competition!
Game 3 DIY Connect 4 Lawn Game
What You’ll Need
- Large black plastic tablecloth (approximately 6×6 feet)
- Markers or paint
- Colorful disposable plates (two different colors, 25 of each color)
- VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back Tape
Get ready for some backyard fun with this exciting giant four-in-a-row lawn game! It’s the perfect outdoor game to create, so let’s dive in and give it a try!
- Prepare the Tablecloth
First, you’ll want to draw the grid lines. Then, lay the large black tablecloth flat on the ground.
Draw a grid with five columns and five rows with markers or paint. Each cell should be slightly larger than a disposable plate (about 10 inches by 10 inches). - Hang Your Tablecloth
Next, you can hang the tablecloth to the side of your house or vertically on a flat surface.
- Attaching the Pieces
Once hung, it’s time to attach the VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back Tape to your plates and the tablecloth!
Start by cutting 25 pieces each of the hook (scratchy side) and the loop (soft side) from the box. Peel off the liners and position the loop tape on the tablecloth. Remember to place each piece in the center of its grid section. Then, attach the hook tape to the back of each plate.
And that’s it! Each player picks a color. Players can take turns placing their plates onto the grid, starting from the bottom row. The first player to get four plates of the same color in a row wins the game.
Game 4: Craft Your Own Jumbo Memory Game
Transform your lawn into a giant matching memory game! It’s a great lawn game for kids and a creative way to showcase your family’s memories. Blow up family photos, paint memorable objects, or use a die-cut machine to craft the cards.
What You’ll Need
- Several large foam core boards, enough to create all the matching pieces you need
- Scissors or a utility knife
- Die cut machine (optional)
- Colorful markers or paint or printed family memories
- Ruler and pencil (for measuring and marking)
Step 1: Prepare the Cardboard
Measure and mark out equal-sized squares 12×12 inches using a ruler and pencil. Cut out the squares with scissors or a utility knife.
Step 2: Create the Matching Pairs
Let your creative ideas shine and design anything your heart desires on the cards. This could be photos or even objects that are meaningful to your family.
You can draw the images directly onto the squares or use a die-cutting machine for your designs.
Remember, this is a matching game, so you’ll want to ensure each card has an identical pair.
Step 3: Set Up and Play
And that’s it! Lay out all the cards face down in a grid formation, and you can now play to your heart’s content!
Game 5: Let The Good Times Roll with This DIY Dice Game!
Get ready for some giant-sized fun with this dice game! Roll oversized dice and enjoy a game that’s perfect for all ages. Who will score the highest and become the lawn dice champion? Let the games begin!
What You’ll Need
- Five large cardboard boxes (each about 4×4 inches) to serve as dice
- Black paint or a marker to draw the dots on the dice
- Bucket or basket to roll the dice
Step 1: Prepare the Dice
Use black paint or a marker to draw dots on each side of the cardboard boxes, like standard dice, numbering them from 1 to 5.
Step 2: Set Up the Game Area
Find a flat, grassy area in your yard for rolling the dice.
Step 3: Playing the Game
Players can take turns rolling all five dice, then sum up the dots for each turn, and the player with the highest total wins the game!
And there you have it—five giant lawn games! These classic lawn games are a fan-favorite for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hunting for words, matching pictures, or battling your Os, these games will bring smiles to your summer gatherings.
Make precious memories and grab your friends and family to enjoy these giant lawn yard games. Remember, the best part about these projects is making them your own. Happy gaming with your loved ones!
