Fun outdoor party games are a great way to get everyone involved and have fun. However, finding the right party games for a large group of adults can be tricky. There are a lot of factors to consider, such as age range, physical abilities, and interests.
If you’re hoping to spice up your game repertoire, read on for a list of the most popular and trending outdoor games for large groups of adults in 2022!
I am often asked what games can you play with a large groupups, and my answer is you can play any game you want, but if you really want to make the game fun, then add a small twist
Relay race, Dodgeball, Musical Chairs, Floorball, and Football are all excellent games to play with a large group of 20 or more people. You may make the game even more exciting by adding a twist to the game, such as using Drunk Goggles or other props.
A reliable party rental business that sources its materials from within the local area is always the best bet when looking for games to rent. To help get you started, we’ve put together a list of all the fun things you could potentially rent for an outdoor party!
Pony Hoppers are fun for outdoor games
Pony hoppers have been around for about 10 years in the states, and in the last few years, a new version of this funny game has been on the rise in China and Europe. The design is slightly changed into Unicorns, and the race has been changed into a Relay run for large groups.
Pony hoppers or Unicorn hoppers are great for groups because they’re easy to set up and don’t require much space. It might seem easy, but trust me, this game is way harder than you might think.
How to play:
- There are 2 teams with an equal number of players.
- Each player will get on a pony hopper and race to the finish line.
- Once the first player crosses the finish line, the next player in line can start.
- The team that finishes first wins!
Difficulty: Medium to hard depending on the setup.
Time: Each round will last approximately 2-4 minutes.
Pro Tip: If you want to game this game even funnier, add Drunk Goggles to the mix, and set up small challenges along the way for the players.
Bumper ball soccer Tournament for large groups
Bumper ball is a physical game that is perfect for groups who are looking for an active and competitive party game. Bumper football is played on the soccer field. The game is similar to soccer, but the players are inside of large inflatable balls.
How to play:
- The game is played with 2 teams of 5 players each.
- Each player is inside of an inflatable ball and they can use their body (bumper) to bump into other players and the ball.
- The aim of the game is to score goals by getting the ball into the other team’s net.
- The team that scores the most goals in a set amount of time wins the game.
Difficulty: Hard.
Time: Each round will last approximately 5 minutes
Pro Tip: This game is more fun if you make the playing field smaller. You can do this by putting cones or other markers around the perimeter of the field.
Bow tag
Bow tag is a new party game that is similar to paintball, but without the pain! The game is played with teams of 4-10 players. Each player has a bow and arrow with a foam tip and they shoot at the other team members.
How to play:
- The game is played with two teams of equal numbers.
- Each player has a bow and arrow with a foam tip.
- The objective of the game is to shoot the other team members with your arrows.
- If you are hit by an arrow, you are out of the game.
- The last team standing wins the game.
Difficulty: Easy to medium.
Time: Each round will last approximately 10 minutes
Pro Tip: This game is more fun if you make the playing field smaller. You can do this by putting cones or other markers around the perimeter of the field.
Bungee run
The bungee run is an inflatable party game that is perfect for large groups. The game is played with two teams of equal numbers. Each player has two harnesses that are attached to a bungee cord.
The aim of the game is to run as far as possible before being pulled by the cord back to the starting point. The key is to stick the velcro pillow on the bungee run while you’re running, and whoever sticks their pillow farthest down the track wins.
How to play:
- Each player competes against an opponent from the other team
- Each player has two harnesses that are attached to a bungee cord.
- Run as far as possible and stick the velcro pillow to the bungee run before being pulled by the cord back to the starting point.
- The player that sticks the velcro pillow the farthest down the track wins.
Difficulty: Easy to medium.
Time: Each round will last approximately 3 minutes.
Pro Tip: Have someone ready to help with attaching the cords, so you save time in the end.
Easy outdoor games for large groups with Drunk Goggles
If you are looking for easy outdoor games that don’t require a lot of time to set up, then party games with Drunk Goggles are just the thing for you!
Drunk Goggles will make you see double and everything will look blurry. This makes party games a lot more difficult, but also a lot funnier!
Here are some party games that you can play with Drunk Goggles:
- Musical Chairs
- Egg & Spoon Race
- Three-legged Race
- Potato Sack Race
- Pictionary
- Dodge ball
- Floorball
- Soccer
- penalty shootout
Basically, you can play any game with drunk goggles, but these are some of the most popular party games.
Difficulty: Easy
Time: Each game will last approximately 2-5 minutes.
Pro Tip: If you want to make the games more difficult, you can put a time limit on each game. For example, you can give each team 1 minute to complete the task
Tug of War
Tug of War is a classic party game that is perfect for large groups. The game is played with two teams of equal numbers. A team is on each end of a rope and the objective of the game is to pull the other team across the line.
How to play:
- The game is played with two teams of equal numbers.
- Each team is on one end of the rope.
- The objective of the game is to pull the other team across the line.
- The first team to pull the other team across the line wins the game.
Difficulty: Easy.
Time: Each round will last approximately 2-3 minutes.
Pro Tip: The game is more fun if you add a small pool or something like it in the middle.