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Ladder Golf 101 — The American Backyard Game of Tossing Bolas onto a Ladder
Ladder Golf (Ladder Toss) is an American backyard game: toss bolas — two balls on a rope — at a three-rung ladder. Gear, rules, and tips to hit exactly 21.
Lawn Darts (Jarts) 101 — America's Backyard Classic, and Its Safety Story
Lawn darts (Jarts) is an American backyard game: lob weighted darts underhand into a ground ring to score. Metal-tipped originals were banned in 1988; use only soft-tip safe versions today.
Cornhole 101 — America's Favorite Backyard Bean Bag Toss Game
Cornhole (bean bag toss) is a 2v2 outdoor game where players toss fabric bags at an angled wooden board to sink them in the hole. A staple at BBQs, tailgates, and camps across the USA — simple rules, multigenerational appeal, and growing fast worldwide. Rules, equipment, and tips.
Ogostic 101 — Brooklyn's Antler-Stick & Hemp-Ball Outdoor Game
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Ogostic is an indie outdoor game where two players use antler-shaped wooden sticks to throw and catch a hand-woven hemp ball. Compact, graceful, and growing fast among lawn, beach, and camping crowds.
Spikeball / Roundnet 101 — The Fast 2-vs-2 Outdoor Game from the USA
Invented in the US, Spikeball (officially "Roundnet") pits two pairs around a trampoline-style net on the ground. Hit the ball off the net within 3 touches — equal parts volleyball, dodgeball, and street culture. Rules, equipment, and tips.