Bring BIG fun to your backyard with these giant versions of the games you know and love. Read on to see how you can DIY these in just a few hours.
DIY Giant Yard Games
Jumbo Jenga
The rules are minimal, but the suspense and excitement are maximum fun! These jumbo Jenga blocks are perfect for a summer night in the neighborhood.
For the full tutorial, visit Lemon Thistle.
Four-in-a-row
Having this four-in-a-row is a great go-to for casual entertainment at a party. Plus, it all begins as a great family project with some carpentry for the adults and painting for the kids.
For the full tutorial, visit The Home Depot Blog.
Lawn scrabble
Grab a few close friends and enjoy the outdoors with some snacks and a game of Scrabble. You won’t lose these tiles in the grass!
For the full tutorial, visit From the Carriage House.
DIY dice
Having a few sets of dice for a game of outdoor Yahtzee also means you can solve problems for the most indecisive of party guests: Two chocolate chip cookies or three? Roll the dice for an answer!
For the full tutorial, visit Crate & Babble.
Backyard dominoes
Have some friends over for a serious summer competition!
For the full tutorial, visit Lemon Thistle.
Speed Scrabble
Get ready to move the alphabet and your feet for a game of outdoor Speed Scrabble. Time is of the essence as you plop these 100-letter tiles down (in some real-world arrangements) as fast as you can.
For the full tutorial (and game rules!), visit Lemon Thistle.
Oversized checkers
It’s way more exciting to make a double jump in checkers with this oversized board! This “board”is made with decking tiles!
For the full tutorial, visit SheKnows.