With summertime ending
and chillier temperatures around the corner, now is the perfect time to host a get
together outside at your spacious Boulder apartment. Soak up the last of summer’s lazy days with
a picnic, BBQ, or potluck and invite friends to join in. Here are some simple
and DIY lawn games that you can pull together in an afternoon.
Giant
Jenga
This interactive Jenga game is a great icebreaker for hosting parties. Write questions on the
Jenga blocks so attendees can get to know one another while having a good time.
Use 2x4 wooden blocks cut to the same length, and sand the ends to ensure no
one gets splinters. Stack these on a table to head height or go even bigger and
start from the ground. This game works just like regular-sized Jenga, making it
the perfect group party game – no explanation required.
Yard Yahtzee!
If you’re already wood working to create a life-size Jenga
game, you may as well create some life-size dice, as well. Cut squares out of
4x4 boards and proceed to mark each side to mirror a regular die. Create six of
these and make personal Yahtzee! score boards so guests can keep track of their
dice rolls. Go one step further and offer prizes to the winner of each round.
Here are the complete instructions to crafting your own Yahtzee! yard game.
Horseshoes
A classic yard
game, this one requires almost no additional effort yet makes a wonderful
addition to any lawn hang out. Pick up two pieces of rebar and some horseshoes.
To add festive flare, paint the poles and horseshoes before setting up the
game. Once dry, hammer the rebar into the ground and start the game. Whomever
gets the closest, wins.
Giant
Ring Toss
Unsure of what to do with old hula hoops from your festival
days? Repurpose them into fabric-covered giant rings for a life-size ring toss.
Using a wooden dowel rod, stable wooden base, and some glue, craft a stand-alone
pole on which your party guests can try their best to land a ring of two. Go
the extra mile and create multiple stands with varying points or prizes
attributed to each. Offer a bottle of wine, gift card, or bragging rights to
the winner.
With just a little extra effort, you can make your outdoor
shindig something special. Habitat Apartments offers ample lawn space and encourages residents to take full
advantage of our beautiful outdoor areas. Hang by the pool, grill out, and play
yard games to your heart’s content…and don’t forget to check out our
well-stocked Game Shed (which includes Corn Hole)! Contact us today to learn
more about our spacious apartments in Boulder.