It’s summertime and that means it’s time to fire up the grill and get the party started!
This year, we’re shaking things up and doing things the American way – for more fun and maybe even a bit of craziness.
So if you are ready to get your BBQ game on! – then look at this list of some great American bbq games, that will make your backyard bbq fun:
Sumo Wrestling Match
Let’s get ready to rumble! – Sorry guys I just had to.
The sumo suits are a clear winner in my book. They come in a lot of different shapes and sizes.
They can be used for wrestling, relay runs, and football matches and I’ve even heard about people that use them for some sort of Olympic games.
What you need:
- Sumo suits
- Helmets
- A mat
- Drunk Goggles if you want to make a crazy relay run
Difficulty: Easy
Price: $120 – $450 Depending on state and city
Who can play: Junior Sumo suits from 7 to 12-year-olds, adult sumo suits 13+
Make a giant Slip ‘N Slide
A Slip ‘N Slide is a must-have for any summer party, but why not make it even bigger and better?
You can easily do this by taping multiple sheets of plastic together.
Slip ‘N Slides and sloppy joes are the perfect pair for a BBQ, in my opinion!
What you need:
- A long plastic sheet
- Some soap
- And water
Difficulty: Easy
Price: $120 – $450 Depending on state and city
Who can play: Junior Sumo suits from 7 to 12-year-olds, adult sumo suits 13+
Have a water balloon fight
This is always a classic and always a good time. Fill up some water balloons and have at it! Just make sure you have enough for everyone to participate.
Set up: Fill up the water balloons and place them in a bucket or cooler. Set up teams of 2-3 people, depending on how many people you have playing.
To play: The object of the game is to throw water balloons at the other team and burst as many as possible. You can either set a time limit or have a balloon count – the first team to reach a certain amount (or run out of balloons) wins!
What you need:
- Water balloons
- A spray bottle or two of water
- A timer (optional)
Difficulty: Easy
Price: $6 – $50 – See offers on Amazon
Who can play: Anybody that feels like it
Water Balloon Toss:
This is a great game for couples or groups of friends. All you need is a water balloon and someone to toss it to!
To play: Fill up the water balloon and tie it off. Stand back-to-back with your partner, each holding an end of the balloon. Toss the balloon over your head and try to catch it on the other side – without dropping it!
If you drop the balloon, you’re out. The last team standing wins!
What you need:
- Water balloons
- A friend or partner
Difficulty: Easy
Price: >$25 – See offers on Amazon
Who can play: Anybody that feels like it
A tug of war
This is another great game for teams. All you need is a rope and a few people to pull on it!
To play: Divide your group into two teams. Each team should have an equal number of people. Line each team up on opposite sides of the rope, holding onto it with both hands.
What you need:
- A rope
- 2 teams of people
Difficulty: Easy
Price: $18+ – See offers on amazon
Who can play: 8 years or older
Flip cup:
This is a classic drinking game, or dare I say an American BQQ game! All you need is a cup and some beer.
To play: Divide your group into teams of 2-4 people. Each team will need one cup per person. Fill the cups up with beer, about halfway full.
I am pretty sure that Kate Upton has had lots of practice!
The object of the game is to drink the beer and then flip the cup upside down on the table. The first team to finish all of their cups wins!
What you need:
- A table
- Cups
- Beer
- 2-4 people per team
Difficulty: Easy
Price:
Who can play: Anyone that has reached the legal drinking age.
If you want to go all in on the Beer pong you can find some great Beer pong offers on Amazon