Backyard Olympics
What you'll do
Invent five silly events, make medals from paper, and crown a champion.
- Agree on the stakes (winner picks dinner?).
- Play a warm-up round.
- Keep score somewhere visible.
- Rematch, or switch to a team game.
What you'll need
Lawn games, a scorecard
Make it better
- Invent a ridiculous trophy.
- Play as a team against another couple.
- Track a season-long scoreboard.
Good to know
Weekends get busy — weekday evenings are often cheaper and quieter.
Easy to do after bedtime or during nap time.
More games & competition
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Windmills, loop-the-loops, and serious trash talk.
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Bowling Night
Rent shoes, order fries, and keep a running tally over three games.
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Card Game Tournament
Best of seven across three different card games. Winner picks tomorrow's dinner.
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1–3 hr · $0–$20
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Pick a cooperative game and beat it together — teamwork required.
1–3 hr · Free
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Learn the throw from a coach, then compete for bullseyes.
1–1.5 hr · $40–$80