Nothings says summertime like fun outdoor games and activities. Rock your block or backyard with these 11 Bright and Bold Block Party Games. Reconnect with your neighbors over a game of 4 in a row, tic-tac-toe, or bean bag toss. These color-blocked party games are the perfect addition to any summer get-together, even the socially distanced kind, and can be played time and time again, all summer long! Be sure to download the Free Game Printable Signs here!
For more ideas on how to bring color and joy to your summer fun be sure to check out my Rock your Block with a Summer Block Party.
Give this giant sized Wooden 4 In A Row a colorful makeover and "reconnect" with your neighbors over this classic game turned giant backyard activity. Paint the frame white and then use masking tape to create the 3 colorful panels. Cover the panels you are not painting with masking tape. Paint, let dry and then remove the tape. Repeat for each section until complete.
Note: The large discs can also be painted to pair with the frame, use different shades, so they stand out.
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It's all about "rebuilding" community this summer. It is such an easy & fun game for adults and kids alike, with a little thrill factor. Stack the giant blocks high and rebuild them when they fall over! Give your giant jumbling tower (alternatively use the Block Tower Game on a tabletop) a quick & easy colorful makeover by painting the tips / ends of the block in bright colors. I chose yellow, pink, teal, blue and orange. For a long-lasting look use outdoor exterior paints.
Tip! Get sample sizes from your local hardware store and you'll have plenty to complete the look.
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It wouldn't be summer without a game of cornhole. Give the this cornhole game a color block makeover this summer. Use masking tape to create 3 colorful geometric panels. Cover the panels you are not painting with masking tape. Paint, let dry and then remove the tape. Repeat for each section until complete.
Tip! Don't worry if your lines are a little rough, use Colorful Masking Tape to create stripes over the color block joins for a fun preppy look!
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This DIY Balloon Dart Game is such a crowd pleaser, the kids loved this one so much. We must have refilled the balloons a zillion times! You only need a few supplies to make the dart game - peg board , Bulk Dart 5" Latex Balloons, and darts. To give the color block look, insert balloons in vertical or horizontal stripes according to color.
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Set up a fun game of tic-tac-toe using a 2-Sided Cornhole Game. Give the tic-tac-toe side of the game a colorful makeover with a free printable. Download the Free Tic Tac Toe Signs here and print and cut to fit the top section of the game. Glue into place. Let the games begin! Each player takes a turn throwing X's or O's and the first person to get three in a row, wins!
Optional: Take the makeover a step further. Use masking tape to protect the white parts of the 2-Sided Cornhole Game. Then spray the wood the color of your choice.
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This classic carnival game is great entertainment for younger and older guests alike. It only takes a couple of cans of paint to give this game a fun refresh. Spray the bottles and rings pink and a lighter shade of blue to match the rest of the color-blocked summer games.
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Play a classic game of Frisbee or string up a hoop from the Obstacle Course Ring Set between two trees (or posts) as a goal for these Bright Color Flying Discs. Give the discs a quick makeover with Happy Day Paper Dinner Plates. Simply trim the outside edges of the plate off and glue on top of the disc.
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Create hours of fun with this classic milk bottle carnival game that will test your pitching arm trying to knock down a milk bottle pyramid!
Start out with three balls, then throwing one at a time, knock all the bottles off the pedestal. Either use bean bags for smaller kids or have older kids and adults use bean balls or baseballs.
Give the milk bottles as simple color block makeover by using Colored Masking Tape to add stripes to the bottom of the milk bottles.
Update the numbers on the Carnival Table Tennis Ball Toss Game, to match the rest of the color block games with our free number printables. Download the Free Number Printables and Colored Game Squares here! Print and cut to fit over the existing numbers. Glue into place.
Optional: Use masking tape to protect the white stripes on the Carnival Table Tennis Ball Toss Game and leave the red stripes untouched. Then spray the red a pink for a unique look.
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A simple game from my childhood. The child/team with the most points is the winner. 3 balls or bean bags per player to score as many points as you can!
Further buckets get more points. Add the points to the Sand Bucket Assortment using our FREE printable.
Download the fun colorful point circles HERE. Print, cut and glue to the front of the buckets.
Give the buckets themselves a quick makeover with Happy Day Paper Dinner Plates. Simply cut out the inside circle of the plate and glue the remaining scalloped trim onto the top of the bucket.
What would summer be without the classic Carnival Can Bean Bag Toss Game? Just knock them down for a prize! Don't be fooled, though, it's is harder than it looks. To get the color blocked look paint the cans orange. Then add stripes of masking tape in other colors to create your preferred design.
Optional: Place the cans on a crate for added height.
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