“Fun fun fun in the sun/We’re gonna hit the beach…”

Are you headed for the beach this summer? If you’re at all concerned about being bored after a few days after hanging ten ridin’ the waves or kicking back beneath a beach shade, then you’ve come to the right place. There are a surprising number of hot, beach-friendly games and toys that you just might want to pack in with your shades and sunscreen.

So, whether you’re interested in a beach drinking game for your beach buds and bunnies, or just a few things to keep your kids busy while you bathe in Vitamin D, you might want to look into a few of the ideas presented here. Oh! If you can’t make it to the beach, most of the games here work just as well in a backyard!

The Best Beach Games For Kids (And Kids At Heart)

Here are several family-friendly, fun beach games that are worthy of consideration for kids of all ages to enjoy.

1.  Tidal Ball

Approximate cost: $50.00

Tidalball has become a popular beach game for those who are the least bit athletic. It is a game that combines both bocce ball and cornhole into one new game. It includes special wooden balls that are designed specifically to float (in case they accidentally end up in the water) and are perfect for rolling across the sand.

The game equipment also includes a sand scoop which can be used to prep the playing field prior to each game. The entire package is bagged and weighs less than one pound.

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Inflatable Beach Ball

Approximate Cost: Varies

Inflatable beach balls come in different sizes and colors. One of the newer, cooler beach balls has three-dimensional inflatable objects–such as dinosaurs–within the balls themselves. Still, if you don’t need something that clever to toss around the beach, you can find classic, old-school inflatable beach balls for only a dollar.

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Tug Of War

Approximate Cost: Varies

This is the classic rope game that pits two individual teams against each other on opposite ends of a single rope. The winning team is determined by which side pulls the other side across a line or into a hazard of some sort such as a pit or puddle.

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Kubb

Approximate cost: $60.00

No, this is not an American country radio station. This is a popular Swedish game vaguely akin to bowling. It was reportedly derived from an ancient Viking game, Kubb is a game of strategy. In this game, the winning team or individual player must knock down all of the opposition’s blocks.

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Relay Beach Games

Approximate cost: $13.00 or less

While you can purchase a kit, the idea of relay beach is both basic and classic. You divide your group into separate teams and then, for example, have them compete to see which team can fill a container first by carrying sand or water from one point to another using nothing more than a can or small bucket.

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A Sandcastle Building Contest

Approximate cost: $50.00 or less

Building sandcastles is an iconic activity for both old and young. Have your own competition. Divide your group into teams and within a set time period and build individual castles. Ask a few strangers to volunteer as judges! If you want to go hardcore, you can even purchase actual sandcastle tower maker kits for each team.

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Limbo!

Approximate Cost: Varies

Limbo is the classic “how low can you go” game. You need only a bar, a straight stick, or even a taut rope. Search for some apropos music on your smartphone and you’re good to go…(as low as you possibly can!)

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Play Catch

Approximate cost: $13.00 or less

Sure, you can play catch with a football, or a frisbee. However, if you want to make the game more interesting, the popular Waboba Pro ball is specially made for beach play. Unlike others, this soft ball actually bounces off the surface of the water.

Best Beach Games For Adults And Older Kids

These beach games could require certain skills more common in adults.

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Bucket Ball

Approximate: $60.00

This adult beach game is essentially the jumbo-sized version of the party game Beer Pong. What more could you want? Just don’t swim drunk or pass out in the sun!

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Play Cards

Approximate cost: $6.00 or less

If you’d rather not do anything athletic, exercise your mind a bit while sunbathing and playing cards. While a set of waterproof playing cards would be ideal at the beach or even poolside, you could always buy a normal deck and try to be careful.

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Scatter

Approximate cost: $70.00

Scatter is a fun Finnish game that’s easy to play but tricky to win. You toss a baton at specifically numbered pins and add up the point total of those you knocked over. Ah, but you need exactly 50 points to win. If you break 50 points, your score drops to 25 and you keep playing.

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Jazzminton

Approximate cost: $15.00 

This game blends badminton with paddleball. It includes standard beach paddles and two separate types of birdies. One is for fast play and one is for slow play. Everything is water-resistant and the game can be played indoors too if you run into any bad, rainy weather.

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Beach Volleyball

Approximate cost: $20 or less

Beach volleyball is truly an iconic athletic activity. However, if you want to kick it up a notch, you can buy an LED light-up volleyball so you can keep playing even after the bonfire’s been lit and the sun has set.

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Kan Jam

Approximate cost: $40.00

Kam Jam provides beachgoers with a twist on the usual frisbee play. The rules of this new game are simple. All you need to do is manage to get the frisbee into the can. Mind you, even a slight summer breeze can make this game more challenging than you might imagine.

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