When planning the next get-together with friends, we often think about what activities our guests would appreciate. Everyone has their preferences, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road. There are so many ways to make those hours memorable; it all comes down to your creativity! Even though there are several common games that people love to come back to time and time again, there’s always room for new ones. If you like sports – even just watching them – you have plenty of options for your next party. They can be hard or easy to set up depending on the number of guests you expect and your available space. You can play them indoors or outdoors, with a large group or just a few people at a time. Read on for some ideas!
Cornhole: The Ultimate Tailgate Game
Cornhole is the ultimate tailgate game. It’s easy to play and requires only a few simple supplies. If you have a sloped, grassy area for your party, that’s all you need. If you don’t, there are plenty of places online to buy boards and bags. Be sure to get the size that’s appropriate for your group. Cornhole is competitive, but it’s not a super serious game. Be sure to choose partners who are willing to laugh and have fun. You can have tournaments or just set a timer and see how many bags you can get in a set period. You can also just play for points and keep track by hand.
Football Throw-and-catch
This one is a spinoff of the game of cornhole, but you don’t need boards or bags. Just mark off a rectangle on the ground with tape and you’re ready to go. If you want to add an extra element of competitiveness, you can keep score. Set a timer and see who can catch the most footballs in that period. If you want to keep it simple, just catch the footballs as they come your way and toss them back to the thrower. This one is good for both kids and adults, so it’s a great choice for a mixed-age group.
Basketball Shootout
You can do this with just a single basketball net or have two teams compete against each other. If you have a large group of people, it’s best to have two teams so that people have time to rotate out and have a chance to participate. This can be played for points or for a set amount of time. You can also choose to play a version where every basket counts as one point, or you can use cumulative scoring. If you’re playing for points, you can keep track by hand or keep it simple and just see who gets to a certain number first.
Soccer Penalty Shootout
You can use a regular soccer ball for this game if you want, but it’s a good idea to mark it with a piece of tape so people know not to kick it too hard. You can play this one with as few as two people. If you have a large group, you can have two teams compete against each other. You can play a standard version where everyone tries to shoot past the goalie, or you can play a version where only the goalie tries to block the shots. If you want to keep score, you can count the number of shots that get past the goalie.
Tennis Ball Tossing
This one is also a pretty basic game with only a tennis ball and a large open area. You can play this with a large group, as well as two people. You can either keep track of the number of catches each person makes or just see who can make the most catches in a certain amount of time. This game is really good for kids, so if you have young guests, they’ll enjoy playing.
Dodgeball Is Always a Good Time
Dodgeball is a classic that’s perfect for any group of people. If you have a bunch of kids at your party, you can play with a softball. If you have a group of adults, you can play with a regular ball. You can play this as a team game or as a free-for-all. If you have a large group, you can use two teams. This is a great game to get competitive. You can keep track of the points or have a set amount of time where each team gets a certain number of chances to get out their opposition.
Baseball Bumpers
This game is great for kids and adults alike. You can use a regular baseball or a soft one depending on the age of your guests. You can set it up so that each player gets a certain number of chances to hit the ball over the net, or you can set a timer to see who can get the most points. You can keep track of the points by the hand or use tally marks. This game is great for kids because they can play it by themselves. If you have younger guests, you can put the net at kid-level, and they can use plastic baseballs.
Conclusion
One of the best things about sports-themed games is that you can play them all year round, not just during the season for that sport. You can switch things up and play cornhole during the winter or tennis ball tossing in the summer. You can also change the rules of the game slightly to make it more appropriate for your group. The best parties are the ones where everyone is having fun, and these sports games are sure to keep the fun going all night long.
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