During the hack for gardenscapes, there are a lot of great activities to be enjoyed. While at home or on vacation, there are several great lawn games that are quick to set up and easy to enjoy. From boules to quoits, there are ones that can be played by people of all ages. The top lawn games are listed below.
Quoits
Quoits is a game that has sometimes been mistaken for horseshoes. It is however quite different. It basically involves the throwing of a metal or rubber ring to hopefully land on a pin.
The game of quoits has an interesting history that is somewhat disputed by historians. Many believe that quoits was derived from the game of horseshoes. Others believe just the opposite. One common belief is that it originated in ancient Greece. This game spread across Europe and became quite popular in England.
There are several variations of the game of quoits and these usually vary depending on the country or location of the game. There are deck games that are popular on cruise ships, indoor table sized games of quoits and many other regional variants.
Boules
There are many different lawn sports that utilize a metal ball for the game play. All such games that use these balls collectively are called boules. These games can be quite varied and can be played on official indoor or outdoor courts or can be done as an informal game of boules in the backyard.
Lawn Bowls
Lawn bowls is one of the lawn games that is quite popular throughout much of the world. It basically involves the throwing or rolling of a ball as close as possible to a target which is referred to the “Kitty” or “Jack”.
The game dates back to the 13th century and was played by many people in and around London. Lawn bowls has gained popularity over the years. A National Bowling Association was first established in the 1800s and today more than 40 different countries play the game of lawn bowls.
Lawn bowls is generally played on a rectangular grass area that is subdivided into playing areas called rinks. Basic competition involves two opponents playing each other, but there are many variations on the game.
Garden Darts
Garden darts is a game that is played with either two players or teams. It involves throwing darts at a target. The target is generally a rope or plastic ring that is laid on the ground.
As with many games, garden darts can be played in a variety of different ways. Traditionally, points get scored when garden darts land in the round target area. Other variations include points for garden darts that land near the target area.
The game of garden darts became rather controversial when it was banned in the United States in 1988. Since most darts were made of metal, the sharp point can pose a hazard. Many of the alternatives since that time have been made of plastic and do not include a sharp and dangerous point.
