Adults playing cornhole at a backyard cookout

Summer / through Sep 7

Backyard BBQ games

The grill is not the entertainment. Set up a lawn rotation that runs all afternoon — cornhole, ladder ball, Kan Jam — and add Twists when the regulars get comfortable.

The host makes the final call on space, surfaces, and grill safety. Keep play clear of the fire and wrap before local quiet hours.

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15 cookout activities

Run the lawn, not just the grill.

Anchor lawn games, target stations, and optional Twists that carry a cookout from first burger to last light — all host-ready with clear scoring.

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Showing 12 of 15 games on all boards.

Cornhole Cornhole Board

Cancellation Bags

Play cancellation cornhole.

Low setup Open Play Kit KanJam KanJam Board

Partner Deflect Classic

Play classic partner-deflect disc can.

Low setup Open Play Kit Spikeball/Roundnet Spikeball/Roundnet Board

Spikeball King of the Pit

Play a winner-stays Spikeball/Roundnet format where challengers rotate around one net and the longest hold wins.

Low setup Open Play Kit Spikeball/Roundnet Spikeball/Roundnet Board

Roundnet 2v2 Rotation Ladder

Play short games to 5, rotate partners after each game, and track individual wins through the ladder.

Quick round Open Play Kit Croquet Croquet Board

Wicket Order Race

Climb croquet wickets in order with clean strokes.

Low setup Open Play Kit Four Square Four Square Board

King Square Classic

Play classic king-square four square.

Low setup Open Play Kit Bocce Bocce Board

Mini-Court Bocce 3s

Run a faster bocce match when time or space is limited.

Low setup Open Play Kit Cornhole Cornhole Board

Four-Bagger Chase

Every frame attacks the hole — build a hole-in streak for bonuses and chase the four-bagger.

Low setup Open Play Kit Ladder Ball Ladder Ball Board

Top Rung Ladder

Climb the ladder with clean wraps.

Low setup Open Play Kit Washer Toss Washer Toss Board

Cancellation Box Classic

Play classic cancellation washers.

Low setup Open Play Kit Shuffleboard Shuffleboard Board

Kitchen Zone Climb

Climb kitchen zones with controlled slides.

Low setup Open Play Kit Bocce Bocce Board

Closest to Pallino Ladder

Climb a short closest-to-pallino ladder with equal rolls for every player.

Quick round Open Play Kit Twist Ladder Ball Board

Rung Value Rule

Rung values must be announced before frame 1.

TwistPenalty twist Open Twist Twist Washer Toss Board

Hole Value Rule

Hole and box values must be announced before frame 1.

TwistPenalty twist Open Twist Twist Spikeball/Roundnet Board

Rim Hit Toll

A rim hit on an easy attacking touch adds 1 penalty point against the hitter.

TwistBonus point rule Open Twist

Cookout season Summer through Labor Day. Event info

Cookout season runs all summer and peaks on Labor Day (Monday, September 7). The winning formula is one anchor lawn game running all day, a second station for variety, and a Twist round once the regulars ask for more.

Season: Summer-Sep 7
Anchor: Labor Day Sep 7
Gear: Basic lawn sets
Play paths: Lawn / target / twists