Best Outdoor Games for a Beer Garden or Backyard

I seriously wanted to find you the best outdoor games to play in a beer garden or just some dang grass or cement somewhere.

I have searched the Internet. I have played some outdoor/lawn games. I drank beer at outside parties. All so I can write this post. Alright, well, not ALL so I could write this post, I also had fun.

Because playing games outside is fun. Especially if you have a good beer in one hand. You can only walk around burning your beer calories for so long. You have bought your beer gifts for your man, it’s time to play.

But what are the best outdoor games for a beer garden or backyard? You are here for this, so I put together to the top games I would buy for my backyard (if I could afford them all) and/or the games I would expect to see at my local beer garden.

What are good games to play outside for adults or families?

In some states, you are not allowed to operate a beer garden without one of these human-size giant connect-four style, games. At least that is what I hear. They are fun to play for a bit with the kids, as I have done this at multiple beer gardens. It gives you (and whatever child is around), a solid activity. It’s simply a must-have.

I imagine you can play this in a basement or a yard somewhere (no beer garden or taproom required).

Buy or check the price on Amazon.

If you want to keep it classy for your nice backyard, I suggest checking out this one.

We Are Putting On Beer Cans On This

The deadly game of Giggle and Go

I don’t like the name so I am not going to even say it.

But, yes! Finally, a game that can involve our beers. Screw the picture with the water bottle, we all know we are using our beer cans. That can get pretty high stakes too if you have a real craft beer sitting on top that you really don’t want getting busted all over the ground. High Stakes.

Check the price on Amazon.

You Knew ‘Giant Jenga’ Had to Be Here!

Again, Giant Jenga is another must-have for your “kid-friendly” brewery or your own personal use. I like to tackle a giant Jenga like it was a running back – I don’t know why, it’s just fun is all, okay? You’re okay with FUN, aren’t you? Sometimes I hurt myself, does that make you feel better? Good.

Now then:

Check the price on Amazon.

(At least it’s a better price than this $50 Yeti bottle opener.)

Yardzee Giant Yard Dice Set

Oh hellssss yeah! I didn’t know they had a giant Yahtzee set thing. I feel like this could get annoying to the people in the beer garden who are NOT playing as they will randomly hear someone cry out “YAHTZEE!” (or Yardzee in this case).

But screw them. They are just jealous they aren’t playing. I think I will be getting this one for the house, actually:

Check the price and maybe buy it on Amazon.

Bean Bag Toss (Yes, I am talking about Cornhole)

Nobody likes that it’s called “cornhole”. It’s a stupid name that opens itself up to snickering by those of us who have 14-year-old senses of humor.

Since that name is terrible, some people call it “bags” or “bean bag toss”.

You knew this would be on this list. Hell, lots of breweries hold cornhole tournaments and such, so having one of these around is a needed thing.

I am linking to the most generic of one, there are many to choose from though.

Check the prices on Amazon.

If you want to get some custom bags for cornhole, check out my friends at Local Bag Co.

A Pool Table But Golf

Until I started researching for this post, I had no idea this was something that existed. It looks damn fun. The drawback would be needing a large flat and hard surface. And yes I see that it is made for indoors but it looks like I could place it in my backyard or driveway for the day and it would be fine.

Looks like you can play it drunk. With kids. Alone. All the things.

The only question is, would I play golf pool better while buzzed like I do when I play regular pool? Must find out.

Check the price on Amazon.

Giant Beer Pong For Playing Outside

Giant beer pong. Yep. Somebody made this. Of freaking course somebody made this. Hey, it’s probably damn fun. Why not? Beer pong is a fun party, lawn game, or drinking game.

I am not sure where I would store this though. But if you have the space…

Have a look on Amazon.

Pop-A-Shot Official Dual Shot Sport Arcade Basketball Game

Of all the items on this list, this may be the one I would like at my house the most. I literally put it on my personal Amazon wishlist after looking at this one.

Lots of game options. After looking at all that Amazon offers in this category, it looks the best for the price. It would be bold-ish to have bought this for a beer garden – just because it might get messed up. It would be fun while it lasted though.

Check it on Amazon.

Toss Across Your Childhood

I am including this one simply because I remember playing it when I was a kid so I started getting nostalgic.

I will let the game makers explain this game:

We took classic Tic Tac Toe and added some action!​A Genius

Couldn’t all things use a little added action? I think so.

Check the Amazon to buy.

Alright, well, now we know some cool games to get for outside and big-ass spaces

Yes, the basketball game is top on my personal list. But all of these outdoor games look rad and I kinda want them all. Seriously. Give me a couple of good beers (even if the beers make me sleepy) and one of these games and it will be a good day.

But anyway, I think those are enough things to get you on your way to a playful beer garden or backyard or NYC apartment rooftop.

Let me know in the comments what is your favorite thing to toss in your backyard is.

Cheers!

-Mikey

P.S. I have a top 5 list of hot Amazon items that are good for around the house that you may want to read up on.

P.S.S. Don’t forget to have some sunblock around for all that outdoors-ing.

A Beer Drinking Game For Sitting Outside

Liquid Gravity Nuthin But A Left Coast thing, IPA
A patio beer while I listen for reasons to drink it

I came up with my own beer drinking game. Would you like to know it?

Alright, good.

It’s simple. It’s nerdy. And it requires you to be outside – not the best time of year for this, I know. No, this is not something like the best games for playing in a beer garden or outside, it’s something else. Something for sitting.

My favorite part might be that you can play it by yourself, if you want. Plus, it’s good if you drink beer in the suburbs or in an apartment with a good window seat.

If you are a dork like me that enjoys sitting outside, relaxing with a beer, maybe listening to music, writing in a beer notebook and watching the clouds go by, have I got a drinking game for you!

It is a simple observational drinking game.

This is for beer because beer rules. But hey, I am not the drinking police – use this game with whatever drink you need to.

Here are your Beer Drinking Game For Sitting Outside, prompts.

Drink when you:

  • See a squirrel.
  • See or hear a plane.
  • Hear a car stereo.
  • Hear your neighbor fumbling around (sweeping, taking garbage out, ect.)
  • See a bird (one type per session).
  • Hear or hear a pine-cone, branch or leaf fall.
  • See a different squirrel.
  • Hear a train (two drinks).
  • See a rainbow (down the whole beer).
  • Hear wind chimes.
  • Hear a lawnmower.
  • See a different kind of bird.
  • Hear a leaf-blower.
  • Hear kids playing (one session only).
  • Hear a car horn.
  • Hear a gunshot (actually just go back inside if that happens).

You could add your own prompts too then print it out – if you have managed to keep a WORKING printer – printers are not easy to keep working.

On a nice spring day, you could get pretty lit playing this Beer Drinking Game For Sitting Outside.

(this game needs a real name)

Anyway, you can play at night too!! Because I also have a NIGHTTIME EDITION!

I mixed in some of the appropriate daytime edition prompts with additional nighttime ones that start at the top of the list.

Take a drink when you:

  • See a satellite.
  • See a shooting star (down the rest of your beer).
  • Hear a bat, owl or any bird, actually.
  • Hear a cricket (once a session only)
  • See your FIRST firefly of the night (regional).
  • Notice a light get turned on.
  • See or hear a plane.
  • Hear a car stereo.
  • Hear your neighbor on their patio (or balcony for apartment dwellers).
  • Hear a pine-cone, branch or leaf fall.
  • Hear a train.
  • Hear wind-chimes.
  • Hear a gunshot (get back inside until you hear the police sirens).

Remember to hydrate. Eat some snacks. Stock up on hangover remedies and preventives.

But most of all, have fun!

Cheers!!

(If you play this and have the time, I would love to hear about it in the blog comments!)

My 7 Tips For Better Beer Drinking (2023)

A can of Fifty Fifty Brewing "Totality" Emperial Stout
Maybe Imperial Stouts will have a comeback this year, like this Fifty Fifty Totality Stout

I don’t know what beer style will emerge (if any) this year. In fact, I predict NOTHING will. It will get so fucking boring that old styles will get a bump.

Stouts will make a comeback. There. I said it. Remember it. Stouts.

I am not even rooting for it. I Just feel the Stout category is so quiet these days, it is bound to have a comeback. Yeah?

Well, I am not here to make predictions, actually. Nor am I here to play the best games for a beer garden. I am here to pour out some good beer drinking tips to focus on this year. This is for me as much as it is you.

  • Drinking even MORE West Coast IPAs. I went strong with Westies last year and I don’t see that letting up AT ALL this year. Around these parts, Westies have made a bit of a comeback from the haze craze days and I will continue to support that. #clearbeer
  • Trying a seasonal beer in every season. Even if the beer style is not my thing, focusing on, at least having ONE beer that is known for the season. Setting aside the cost of buying one, it can’t hurt, yeah? Tastes change so could end up realizing I like a style that I didn’t before.
  • Visiting taprooms a little more. I say only a little more because I am big on having beers at home. But I could use more time in a beer garden AND definitely more brewery beer to take home.
  • Not opening another beer when already hella sleepy. What good is wasting half a beer and not really enjoying the other half because you’re falling asleep in a chair with your beer next to you? Training to cut myself off.
  • Normalizing lunch beers. I feel like 30 years ago, having a beer at lunch (during a workday even), wasn’t a big deal. Why not have ONE (maybe two if you’re low on the alcohols) with your lunch before heading back to work? Tell your boss I said it was okay.
  • Drinking water before sessions. Loading up on water and making sure I eat before a drinking session prevents hangover. When I get one, I didn’t do one or both of those things.
  • Roll all the Hazy beers. Yes, rolling your hazy beers is a thing. Take it for a walk if you have to:

Okay. Good luck to you and your drinking this year. If you keep these tips in mind, I think it will be a better one.

Can You Edit Your Check-in Location On Untappd?

Beer on the bar in the Floodcraft taproom inside Whole Foods Santa Clara
Forgive the blurry Half Acre beer, I want you to look at the Untappd board. I messed this check-in up, but I learned how to fix it

Can You Edit Your Location After Posting On Untappd?

Yes. You can totally edit your location after you check-in on Untappd and change it to the right one.

I recently used Untapped (tired as I am at taking pictures of my beer) to check-in a beer at Whole Foods.

I know, weird right? Yes, this particular Whole Foods is one of the ones that have a taproom too, so it was totally cool and legit that I was drinking beers inside a grocery store.

Anyway, I check my beer into Untappd, and they have a live board so I am waiting to see my stupid ass face pop up at the bottom of the screen. And then… nothing. The screen gave me nothing.

I made sure to use the venue both on location and purchase but I still was not coming up on the board.

Turns out that this place has multiple location options for checking in and chose the wrong one. There was:

  • Whole Foods Market – Santa Clara
  • Floodcraft (the actual name of the taproom)

After some research, I figured out the right one. For some reason it turned out to be “Whole Foods Market – Santa Clara” which I thought is weird. It should have been “Floodcraft” which is the one I checked in. Nope. I never came up on the board.

But it’s too late, right? I already checked in.

Nope. It’s NOT too late.

How To Edit A Check-in On Untappd

  • Pull up the post/check-in that needs correcting and click on it. You should have “Check-in Detail” at the top of the screen now.
  • Click the three dots at the top right.
  • You should have an option of “edit”, so click that.
  • Under “Location” find the proper location you want to change to and do the same for “purchased location”.
  • Save it. Now your check-in should show up as you wanted it to.

It may take a minute before you see your check-in displayed on the board. Also, MAKE SURE to check-in the place you purchased the beer in “location” AND “purchased location”, otherwise it might not get up on the board.

Because sweeping the board is sometimes the only interesting thing to do in a taproom.

P.S. I have a guide to Untappd that you can have for nothin’