The Backyard Edit

Outdoor Games for Weddings: Fun Ideas to Keep Guests Entertained

Outdoor Games for Weddings: Fun Ideas to Keep Guests Entertained

By Robyn Brown

Make your wedding unforgettable with custom outdoor games. Personalised Cornhole boards and Backyard Chats Tumbling Towers with your own prompts keep guests entertained, laughing, and connecting all day.
Outdoor Games for Adults in NZ: Cornhole, Tumbling Towers, Beach Tennis & More

Outdoor Games for Adults in NZ: Cornhole, Tumbling Towers, Beach Tennis & More

By Robyn Brown

Adults need play too. Discover how Cornhole, Backyard Chats Tumbling Tower, Beach Tennis, and Backyard Yardzee/Farkle bring fun, conversation, and connection to Kiwi backyard gatherings.
5 Outdoor Games for Kids That Beat Screen Time

5 Outdoor Games for Kids That Beat Screen Time

By Robyn Brown

Looking for fun ways to get your kids outside and off screens? These five backyard games, including Cornhole, Giant Connect Four, Tumbling Tower, Skittles, and Gutter Board, are perfect for Kiwi families, helping children build...
Outdoor Games NZ: The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Fun

Outdoor Games NZ: The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Fun

By Robyn Brown

Outdoor games have always been part of Kiwi life. From long summer evenings at the bach to weekend BBQs with friends and family, New Zealanders have a deep-rooted love for getting outside and making the...
Backyard BBQ Ideas: How to Host the Ultimate Summer Saturday

Backyard BBQ Ideas: How to Host the Ultimate Summer Saturday

By Robyn Brown

We’ve all been there: the BBQ is over, the catch-ups are done, and the energy starts to dip. In 2026, the best hosts are using "The Second Act" to keep the Saturday vibes alive. From...
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Playing Kubb 101: The Ultimate Guide to Winning at Kubb (2026 Edition)

By Robyn Brown

If you’ve spent any time at a Kiwi wedding, winery, or backyard BBQ lately, you’ve likely seen it: wooden blocks scattered across the grass, a central "King" wearing a crown, and a group of people...
How to Make a Gutter Ball Game: 6 Simple Steps (A Kiwi Backyard Classic)

How to Make a Gutter Ball Game: 6 Simple Steps (A Kiwi Backyard Classic)

By Joe Coventry

Before trampolines had safety nets and screens ruled our weekends, there was gutter ball. A couple of lengths of guttering.A tennis ball.Some milk crates or chairs.And a backyard full of kids arguing about whether that...
How to Build a Giant Jenga Set: 6 Simple Steps

How to Build a Giant Jenga Set: 6 Simple Steps

By Joe Coventry

Giant Jenga, also commonly called a giant tumbling tower, is one of the most popular outdoor games around. It’s simple, social, and somehow turns even the calmest backyard gathering into a loud, competitive event once the...
How to Make a Giant Connect 4 Game: 7 Simple Steps

How to Make a Giant Connect 4 Game: 7 Simple Steps

By Joe Coventry

Giant Connect 4 is a backyard classic that works just as well at BBQs and family gatherings as it does at events and festivals. It’s easy to learn, quick to play, and instantly draws a...