World Lawn Games

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

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

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