Skip to main content

The Manual may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.

Top-Rated Outdoor Games from Amazon to Get Summer Started

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Warmer weather is upon us, which means it’s the perfect time to get outside and play some backyard games with friends and family. (Responsibly, of course.) If you need ideas, check out our list of top-rated outdoor games from Amazon.

Recommended Videos

These games are great for outdoor parties yet versatile enough to bring inside to play should summer showers get in the way.  Plus, Amazon shoppers are surely enjoying these games as each boasts thousands of reviews and 4+ star ratings.

Start summer the right way with a few rounds of ring toss, ping pong, and even curling. Keep reading for more details on these popular outdoor games from Amazon.

Elite Sportz Ring Toss

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Ring toss is a popular backyard barbeque pastime. The Elite Sports Ring Toss takes the classic game up a notch with five targets to aim for instead of one. It comes with a wooden base with detachable pegs, three sets of five rings, and a carry bag so you can transport it anywhere. Enjoy this game on the beach, at a campsite, during a tailgate, and most anywhere else outside or indoors.

Elite Sportz Hookey Ring Toss

Image used with permission by copyright holder

The versatile Elite Sportz Hookey Ring Toss can be enjoyed indoors or outside, which means sudden summer showers won’t put a damper on game day. It comes with a 20-inch wood playing board that you can either hang on the wall or place on the ground.  Also included are 12 plastic rings (six each in black and red) and 14 metal hooks to attach to the playing board. For smaller spaces like an office or kids’ playroom, you can instead purchase an 8-or 11.8-inch board.

Elite Sportz Table Top Curling

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Curling can be a summertime (or year-round) affair with the Elite Sportz Table Top Curling game. Glide the plastic weighted “stones” on the slick 47-inch ice-like surface in an attempt to get as close to the bullseye as possible. It comes with eight stones (four each in blue and orange), a roll-out game mat, and a drawstring travel bag. Unlike actual curling, this tabletop game lacks brooms, although you could perhaps make do with some old toothbrushes if you’re so inclined.

Nibiru Ping Pong Set

Image used with permission by copyright holder

No ping pong table? No problem. The Nibiru Ping Pong Set can turn nearly any surface into a ping pong table. Just clip the non-slip retractable net onto a tabletop or bench and get a game or two going. This portable table tennis set also includes four professional-quality wooden paddles, six regulation ping pong balls, and a storage case. It’s the perfect opportunity to initiate a summer ping pong tournament.

Nate Swanner
Nate is General Manager for all not-Digital-Trends properties at DTMG, including The Manual, Digital Trends en Espanol…
8 shows like You that are just as addictive and twisted
You may be over, but there are plenty of other murder dramas right around the corner
Penn Badgley looking ominous as Joe Goldberg

After five seasons of twists, murders, and weird obsessions, Joe Goldberg's story on Netflix's You has come to a close. The crime drama has been a staple on the streamer with its mix of great characters and binge-worthy mystery that makes it feel like the best parts of a true crime documentary you'd watch on Oxygen on a rainy Saturday afternoon while you're sick. While it might not have been the best show on Netflix, You was a great way to get sucked into a different world with interesting storylines for several hours each season.

If you're already missing the soapy, addictive drama of You, we have plenty of similar shows for you to watch next. They range from Emmy-worthy Golden Age dramas to junk-food style crime mysteries that follow parallel themes and arcs to the Netflix hit. These are the shows like You to watch next.

Read more
10 cigar myths the internet won’t let die
The cigar 'facts' shared in every lounge that are actually complete BS
two men enjoying cigars

The internet has been such an asset to the cigar world. It allows us to look up obscure brands, communicate with fellow fans across the globe, and access a greater amount of information than ever before. There's a downside, though: rumors catch on like wildfire, and once they're out there, they're nearly impossible to get rid of.Visit any cigar lounge or read online forums, and you'll find the same tired myths that have been making the rounds for decades. While a few are harmless pieces of folklore, others are robbing you of your hard-earned cash, ruining your smoking experience, or just flat-out lying to you about health hazards.Let's burn down those stubborn misconceptions once and for all.

Myth #1: Darker (Maduro) cigars are always more powerful

Read more
Cigar etiquette 101: Dos, don’ts, and modern manners
Please don't be that guy. Here are the cigar etiquette mistakes that scream 'amateur'
well-dressed guy smoking on a couch in the dark

Walking into a cigar lounge for the first time feels like crashing somebody's secret club. They've got this unspoken language, weird rituals, and enough unwritten rules to make your head spin! But here’s the thing—cigar etiquette is not some gatekeeping nonsense to try to make you look dumb. It's about respecting the process, the experience, and not being the person who ruins everyone else's vibe.Whether you're new to this or have been faking for years, this guide will sort you out because there's nothing more likely to ruin a good smoke than someone who clearly has no idea what they're doing.

The basics: Respecting the ritual

Read more