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5 DIY Tailgate Games for Football Season

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5 DIY Tailgate Games for Football Season – Football season is finally here! Whether you’re rooting for your alma mater or cheering on your favorite NFL team, it’s time to get in the spirit of the season. Everyone loves a good tailgate, and besides the food the best part is the games! It doesn’t matter if you’re at the game or out in your backyard – these games are a great way to have some fun before rooting on your team.

The best part is that you don’t have to spend a ton to get these games. Many of them you can make yourself to make them all the more special! Below are some of our favorite tailgate games and some great DIY instructions.

  • Cornhole – No football tailgate is complete without this classic game! Grab a partner and take on your friends or family.
  • Ladder Golf – Also called Hillbilly Golf, this fun game isn’t really golf at all. Golf balls are connected by a length of nylon cord. Wrap one over a rung, and you score!
  • Horseshoes – This is an oldie but a goodie and a fun game for all ages! This set is portable so you can take them with you.
  • Washer Toss – Here’s an easy one to DIY. All you need is some PVC, some old washers and two boxes for a fun game that the kids will enjoy.
  • Lawn Darts – While the traditional game might not be safe for kids, you can easily make your own childproof version with some hula hoops and a nerf gun. Fun!

These games are guaranteed to help have a fun and festive tailgate with your friends and family – while cheering on your team!

What’s your favorite game to play at a tailgate? Are you planning on getting your DIY on by making any of these? Tell us by leaving a comment below!

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Mercy Colberg
RE/MAX Best Choice - Sappington, MO
Colberg Team RE/MAX Best Choice Listings

Good ideas!

Sep 22, 2014 03:40 AM
Kevin Mackessy
Blue Olive Properties, LLC - Highlands Ranch, CO
Dedicated. Qualified. Local.

Ladder golf or ladderball as I've been taking to saying, is my new favorite lawn game that I've discovered this summer.  It get's pretty addicting to try and get one ball on each rung in your turn.  

Sep 22, 2014 03:55 AM
Bill Reddington
Re/max By The Sea - Destin, FL
Destin Florida Real Estate

Think in the south the biggest tailgate game is called Beer Pong. Saw lots of this gong on.

Sep 22, 2014 04:17 AM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Hey Steve, good to see you got a feature with your DIY tailgate games, tell the gang over at Tim's office I say howdy. 

Sep 22, 2014 05:28 AM
Jeanne Gregory
RE/MAX Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
The most important home I sell is YOURS!

Yay, football season!!!  Yes, Bill, we went to a college game last month and saw lots, of beer pong!

Sep 22, 2014 05:35 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Steve Adams not a football fan but these tailgate games are fun any other time, too.

Sep 22, 2014 01:53 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Tailgating may be America's greatest free past time!
Sep 22, 2014 04:52 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Tailgating may be America's greatest free past time!
Sep 22, 2014 04:52 PM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I remember throwing lawn darts as a kid.  How much fun was that?  I haven't tailgated in years, but this post makes me want to.  

Sep 22, 2014 10:28 PM