Holidays & Entertaining 6 Fun Family Reunion Games Everyone Will Want to Play Family members of all ages will enjoy these easy outdoor games for some friendly competition. By Jennifer Aldrich Jennifer Aldrich Jennifer Aldrich is an experienced editor who has worked at the two largest magazine publishers in the United States. She shares her knowledge of social media to millions of users through the Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter accounts for Better Homes & Gardens. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Jessica Leigh Mattern Jessica Leigh Mattern Jessica Leigh Mattern is the Senior Amazon Commerce Editor at Dotdash Meredith with eight years of experience covering shopping, sales, product reviews, and trend reporting for PEOPLE, Real Simple, InStyle, and Southern Living. She's the first of her kind in the commerce space, specializing in Amazon, the largest retailer in existence. At Dotdash Meredith, she tests hundreds of products a year, writes the recurring I Shop Amazon for a Living series, and covers the latest shopping news for People.com, while leading a team of reporters who do the same. She's passionate about empowering readers through stories that inform and inspire, and she hopes to spend her career studying the intersection of culture and shopping. Jessica has also contributed hundreds of articles in the lifestyle space with an expertise over all things shopping, including product launches, brand news, consumer trends, sales and savings. She completed her masters in Magazines, Newspapers, and Online Journalism at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in 2015. Prior to that, studied Fashion Design and Merchandising at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on July 19, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: petrenkod/Getty Images Add these fun family reunion games to your next gathering. Kids and grownups will love these popular outdoor competitions like cornhole and relay races. These friendly challenges will bring everyone together no matter where you're headed or what you have planned with your relatives. The 15 Best Pool Floats of 2024 to Lounge in All Summer Long 01 of 06 Ring Toss Chelsea Foy of Lovely Indeed This timeless game is a classic for a reason! Since ringtoss is lightweight, this family reunion game is easy to take to any location. Display it in a spot everyone can access so your family can play between other activities or during downtime. 02 of 06 Cornhole This outdoor family reunion game is easy to make yourself! Use our simple instructions to build a set of boards and paint them any color you like, and use stencils or stickers to add your family name to the design. Once your reunion is over, you can continue to use the classic game in your backyard, at the beach, during tailgates, and more. 14 Backyard Movie Night Ideas for the Perfect Summer Evening 03 of 06 Potato Sack Race If you're playing with a large group, split your clan into teams by age, immediate family, or whatever way you like, and let the race begin! The best part is that everyone likely already knows how to play this simple game, so no extensive setup or explanation is necessary. Grab a set of burlap sacks ($33 for four, Amazon) and gather everyone at the start line! 04 of 06 Paper Airplane Race Robert Holland This low-cost family reunion game can be played indoors or outdoors, and you only need a pack of construction paper! Have each family member make a paper airplane and toss them from the starting line to see which one can travel the farthest. For added competition, use different colors for each set of families at the reunion. 05 of 06 Water Balloon Toss Sabrina Helas It's common for family reunions to be held in the summer, and this fun outdoor family reunion game is an easy way to beat the heat. And it's inexpensive! Grab a set of hula hoops from the dollar store and lay them around in the grass, numbering each one with a point value. Then, give each family member five water balloons and see how many points they can score! 06 of 06 Soup Can Bowling This easy family reunion game only requires two things: Empty cans and a ball. We covered our cans with colored tape and stacked them to resemble bowling pins. This game is lightweight, so it travels easily. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit