25 Best Fun BBQ Party Games Ideas for Adults (2024)

Turn your backyard into a beer pong table with the help of a yard pong set. This fun party game for adults uses buckets and a ball to create a full-sized pong game in your yard. (You could also use just plastic cups!)

You can’t go wrong with a cornhole board at your backyard BBQ. This classic game is a relaxing way to keep your guests entertained and spark a competitive spirit among everyone in attendance. We like to come up with fun team names and pick a team captain!

Games of skill are always a good choice when it comes to backyard party games. With this ladder toss game, you can challenge your party guests to hook the bolo balls on the rungs of the ladder to earn points.

If volleyball and four square had a baby, it would be Spikeball. All you need to play this easy game is an open space in your backyard and four players.

There’s no complicated set-up or need for big equipment to play a classic game of bocce ball at your next barbecue. All you need is a set of bocce balls and a measuring device (or spay paint the yard) to get started.

If you have a pool, an obstacle course or pool fight with pool noodles is a fun BBQ party game!

There’s no need to end your party games when the sun goes down with the help of this lawn darts set. Since the darts glow in the dark, you can keep the competition going into the night.

There are so many fun games you can play at your BBQ with the help of yard dice. This oversize set of dice are perfect for playing a round of Yardzee or yarkle – instructions for both outdoor board games are included.

Set up these Polish horseshoes stand in your yard to give your BBQ party guests something to do in the warm weather while they wait for the grill to fire up. To play, just knock the water bottles off the stands with your frisbee.

All you have to do to play this simple game is get the ring on the hook. But since this game isn’t as simple as it looks, it will keep the adults at your BBQ entertained for hours.

There’s no need to head to the lanes the next time you want to bowl when you can create a bowling alley right in your backyard. This backyard bowling set is perfect for entertaining your friends at your next party.

When it comes to backyard games, it doesn’t get more classic than croquet. Set up this popular outdoor game in your yard so your guests can play a round while the barbecue cooks.

Similar to cornhole, BulziBucket is a game of skill and aim. Simply toss the balls into the bucket to earn points and beat the opposing team.

This team game is a great way to get your party guests up and moving at your BBQ. And since it’s easy to play, everyone can learn the rules and start playing in no time. The goal Kan Jam  is to get your disk into the bucket, but you have to get it past your opponent first!

Set up a game of dominos right in your backyard with this oversized version of the popular tabletop game.

Games of skill are always a hit when it comes to backyard entertainment. This classic ring toss game is sure to make your outdoor party a little more fun.

If you're looking for a drinking game, party pong is sure to make your backyard party a blast even after the sun goes down! These glowing cups and balls are a fun way to play beer pong outside.

A classic game of horseshoes is always a popular choice at a backyard party. Simply set up the spikes and let your guests practice their aim.

While cornhole and horseshoes are popular outdoor games, why not change things up with a different throwing game? Finska is a tossing game that also requires strategy and skill, making it a fun choice for a BBQ.

If you’re hoping to give your friends a laugh at your next BBQ, break out Beat That. This wacky challenge game is sure to keep your party guests on their toes.

Turn your yard into an oversized checkers board at your next barbeque with the help of this outdoor checkers set.

Help your friends relive their summer camp days at your BBQ with a game of capture the flag. This kit comes with everything you need to set up this fun outdoor game.

This game puts a fun spin on the classic bean bag toss game! Since this tossing game can be played by up to 16 players at once, it’s perfect for a big party. Just set up the Bean Bag Buckets game tower and let your friends start tossing bags to earn points.

Jenga is a classic party game, no matter what type of party you’re hosting. But with this giant Jenga set, you can take the popular tabletop game to a whole new level right in your backyard. 

A water balloon fight or water balloon toss is a classic BBQ party game!

This fun outdoor party game includes 28 unique clues designed for kids of all ages and adults!