

Gameplay can be as simple as hitting the ball back and forth, making it instructional for kids developing hand-eye coordination. “We sell out every summer.” This lightweight game doesn’t require a net, making it perfect for train trips to the beach, and it can include as many players as you have racquets for. It’s “super easy to put in your beach bag and just go,” says Stacey Fauci, owner of Runnin’ Wild Toys in Carroll Gardens.
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Number of players: 2 players | Difficulty: Medium | Terrain: Beach and lawnĪ time-tested beach game that’s basically like playing tennis on the sand, Pro Kadima is a classic for a reason. Maney says you can even “add in a drinking element to keep the game interesting.”

Event-planner Justine Broughal says it’s “an intergenerational game that provides low-stress backyard entertainment,” while event-planner Lauren Schaefer simply calls cornhole her “favorite outdoor game” because “it provides a healthy dose of competition and takes no time to set up.” And if you’re playing with adults only, event-planner Jordan A. Each round ends once all bags have been thrown every bag that makes it onto a board earns one point, while any bags that are thrown (or pushed) into the hole earn three points. Played one-on-one or in teams of two, the game requires players or teams to take alternating turns throwing their four bean bags at their opponent’s boards. Plus, the learning curve is practically horizontal. I love this game because it’s as competitive or casual as you want it to be.

Number of players: 2 players or teams | Difficulty: Easy | Terrain: LawnĪ simple yet addictive lawn game that anybody can play and enjoy, cornhole is the stuff of happy childhood memories.
