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World Lawn Games

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

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Illustration of two flags on poles in the grass, green on the left and grey on the right, a white dashed center line running between them, and a green and a dark grey triangle standing in front

Capture the Flag Rules: How to Play, Field Setup, Jail & Variations

Capture the Flag rules with diagrams: splitting the field, bringing the flag home, jail and rescues, safe tagging, field size, variations, FAQ.

United States · 6–30 players
Illustration of an orange triangle (the caller) turning around in front of a large tree, three green triangles (players) frozen in different poses on the grass, and a dashed start line on the left

Red Light, Green Light Rules: How to Play, Variations & Other Names

Red Light, Green Light rules with diagrams: how to play, back to start vs Japan's hand-holding version, yellow light, Grandmother's Footsteps, FAQ.

Worldwide · 3–30 players
Illustration of a thick ochre rope with a red center ribbon crossing a white center line on grass, its left end coiled on the ground, with green and dark grey markings on the rope

Tug of War Rules: Team Size, Rope Length, the 4 m Pull & Winning Tips

Tug of war rules with diagrams: 8-person teams, weight classes, rope length and marks, the 4 m pull to win, technique, safety, and the Olympics.

Worldwide · 4–40 players
Illustration of a brown oval football with white laces above a black flag belt with two yellow flags, on grass with white yard lines

Flag Football Rules: How to Play 5v5, Field Size, Positions & Scoring

Flag football rules with diagrams: the IFAF 5v5 field (70 x 25 yd), no-run zones, the 7-yard rush, scoring, fouls, positions, and the LA28 Olympics.

United States · 6–14 players
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 Rules: Breathing Rule, Court Size & Scoring

Kabaddi rules with diagrams: the breathing rule (chant "kabaddi" on one breath or the raider is out), the 13 m × 10 m court, scoring, fouls and FAQ.

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

Gateball (Japan): Rules, Court Dimensions & Scoring

Gateball rules with diagrams: the 15 m × 20 m court and 3 gates, touch and spark, 1 point per gate and 2 for the pole, 30-minute games, fouls, FAQ.

Japan · 6–10 players