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World Lawn Games

From Pétanque to kids' games — outdoor games by group size

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Overhead illustration of a kabaddi court with a dashed center line, green attackers and blue defenders on each side, and a raider reaching into the opponent's half

Kabaddi 101 — India's Breath-Holding Contact Team Sport

Kabaddi is a contact team sport from India: two teams of seven send a raider across the midline to tag defenders and return for points. Rules, setup, and tips.

India · 6–14 players
Illustration of a T-shaped gateball mallet, white ball, and red-white gates on grass

Gateball 101 — Japan's Homegrown 5-vs-5 Team Lawn Sport

Invented in Hokkaido, Japan in 1947, Gateball is a team sport where two teams of five use T-shaped mallets to hit numbered balls through three gates and strike a goal pole. Strategic 'spark' shots knock opponents out of position. Played in 50+ countries worldwide. Rules, equipment, and tips.

Japan · 6–10 players
Illustration of a tóu hú vase and arrows on grass

Tóu Hú 101 — The 2,500-Year-Old Chinese Vase-Throwing Game

Tóu hú is a classical Chinese game dating to the Zhou dynasty: throw arrow-like sticks into a special vase with side handles to score points. Recorded in the Confucian Liji, later spread to Korea (tuho) and Japan. A graceful, family-friendly game for festivals and gardens.

China / Korea · 2–8 players