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Backyard Games from This Old House

How to Build a Ladder Golf Game Set

Entertain fellow fans with a vexing game of wood rungs that catch golf-ball bolas (unless you whiff). Get detailed step-by-step instructions on how to build a ladder golf game set. Download rules, scorecards, and drinks pairings for the game of ladder golf.

How to Build a Cornhole Game Set

Heat up your pre-game barbeque with the traditional beanbag-toss game. Get detailed step-by-step instructions on how to build a cornhole game set. Download rules, scorecards, and drinks pairings for the game of cornhole.
How to Build a Ricochet Game Table

Transform a door and some sewing elastic to create a tabletop twist on classic shuffleboard. Get detailed step-by-step instructions on how to build a ricochet game. Download rules, scorecards, and drinks pairings for a game of ricochet.

How to Build a Shishkaball Ball-Drop Game

Entertain with a giant version of Ker-Plunk made of wire fencing and plant stakes. Get detailed step-by-step instructions on how to build a shishkaball ball-drop game. Download rules, scorecards, and drinks pairings for the game of shishkaball.
How to Make a Kubb (aka Viking Chess) Game Set

Knock 'em down in your own yard with this classic Swedish game before the players get knocked down on the field. Get detailed step-by-step instructions on how to build a kubb game set. Download rules, scorecards, and drinks pairings for a game of kubb.

How to Build a Pipe Ball Lawn Game

Convert drainpipe into a pyramid for a simple but challenging ball—toss game. Get detailed step-by-step instructions on how to build a pipe ball game. Download rules, scorecards, and drinks pairings for a game of pipe ball.