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Outdoor Games

By LAUREN LE VINE/THE NEST

Outdoor Games

Putting Green

This five-hole nylon green is great for perfecting your putts when you can't make it to the course. It's also a surefire crowd-pleaser at barbecues.

golfgreensforeu.com, custom pricing

Golf Greens Fore U

Bocce Set

This sleek chrome bocce set says "I have the life of leisure that an elder Italian gentleman lives" and "I mean bocce business" at the same time.

redenvelope.com, $40

Red Envelope

Croquet Set

Even if you weren't a fan of the movie Heathers, you'll enjoy playing with a dignified croquet set. Just make sure you let the Heather C. in the group have the red ball.

sportsauthority.com, $40

Sports Authority

Fire Pit

Gather your friends and family and sing songs around the faux campfire, or just roast some marshmallows and make s'mores with your spouse. This one comes with a cooking grill and spark guard.

totallyfurniture.com, $135

Totally Furniture

Frisbee

The Frisbee is a simple and classic summertime toy. Have a toss with your partner or invite some friends to a park for an Ultimate Frisbee game.

frisbeesuperstore.com, $6

FrisbeeSuperstore.com

Hammock

This hammock is large enough for two people and made of cloth instead of rope, so snuggling with your sweetie on warm summer nights just became even more comfortable!

hammocks.com, $100

Hammocks.com

Kickball

There are numerous things to do with a kickball other than, well, play a game of kickball. Spud, four square, and dodgeball are just a few of your many options.

modells.com, $7

Modell's

Trampoline

There really is nothing like bouncing on a trampoline on a warm summer day; it brings out the kid in all of us! This one comes with a safety enclosure so you don't have to worry when children take a turn.

walmart.com, $268

Wal-Mart

Volleyball Set

Sportcraft's volleyball set comes with everything you need to serve up outdoor fun (see what we did there?). Now get off the computer and pass, set, hit!

walmart.com, $89

Wal-Mart

Wiffle Ball

Probably the most cost-effective and safe outdoor fun you can have. Just be sure to wear sunblock when you're on the field!

theconnecticutstore.com, $4

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Rllynn61 02:38:55 AM Aug 24 2009

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They fogot about playing shoes and bean bag and of course cornhole, Hammick and trapiline are sex games. Thats a hole other game

cookerabc1 02:23:19 AM Aug 24 2009

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For the coolest party favor from child to adult, give your guests a TickleMe Plant Party Favor. These are cute little kits that have everything you need to grow your own TickleMe Plant. TickleMe Plants are the only houseplant on earth that will close their leaves and lower their branches when tickled. Visit http://www.ticklemeplant.com to see the plant in action and to get your party supplies before the holidays

Lemieux62690 12:29:02 AM Aug 24 2009

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how is firepit a game? and how is that trampoline still standing...

Randman084 11:12:33 PM Aug 23 2009

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what a lame article

Merritttex 10:07:02 PM Aug 23 2009

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IN THE SOUTH, CORNHOLE HAS AN ALL TOGETHER DIFFERENT MEANING. IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA IF YOU COULD CHANGE UP THE NAME SOMEHOW.

TEZMON 08:10:53 PM Aug 23 2009

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I second and third that Allangel. I made a couple of sets and took them to a family reunion snd everyone was begging for me to make them some. Too much fun!