25 Best games to play at the beach with friends

TidalBall can be played anywhere there is sand, it combines the competition of cornhole and the ease of bocce ball. You simply dig a couple of holes and a couple of trenches and attempt to throw balls into them. You get 3 points if you get it in the hole and 1 point if it goes in the trench. A great game for everyone involved from adults and kids. For more information and to see it in action check it out here.

RampShot is a four player outdoor game that has two plastic ramps and four racquetball style balls. Teammates stand on opposite sides of the playing area and work together to score points by tossing and/or catching the balls. RampShot is a highly interactive game that keeps all on their toes and can be played just about anywhere, from the beach to your own back garden. This highly interactive game helps develop hand-eye coordination, teamwork and keeps you fit! For more information and how to play click here.

SpikeBall is played 2 vs 2, with net on the floor placed between the teams. A player starts a point by serving the ball down on the net so it ricochets up at his opponents. They have up to three hits between them (just like Volleyball) to control the ball and bounce it back off the net. It is a great game for everyone providing hours of fun on the beach or where ever you wish to play. Check it out for more information.

Funsparks Jazzminton Paddle Ball gives you the flexibility to play fast or slow by either using the ball or feathers. This game takes the best of badminton, ping pong or even tennis and rolls them into one great flexible game, to play how you want! You can even play at night if you purchase the LED birdies.

The GoSports Portable PVC Cornhole Set is one of the classic American games to play at the beach with friends and family. It consists of 1 vs 1 trying to get as many bean bags in the holes as possible. This set requires no tools to assemble and takes less than a minute to setup, it is durable and is made from unique tear proof fabric. A great beach game for a great affordable price!

Skiprock Ball is a lightweight foam ball that hops, skips and jumps across the water when thrown. The ball skips up to 50 feet and is a great game to play is the sea, pool or lake. The Skiprock ball is affordable, fun, safe and provides hours of fun whilst improving hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

BucketBall consists of 6 blue, 6 orange buckets and 2 hybrid game balls, simply fill the buckets with water and try to throw the balls in the opposite buckets. It also has Inflatable Racks which allows you to play BucketBall without having to fill the buckets with water or, allowing you to play it on water! BucketBall is portable making it a great game to take to the beach with friends and family.

If you are looking for a fun and easy way for your kids to spend more time playing and less time in front of a screen, then you will love the Activ Flyers Frisbee. Great for kids as it is super lightweight and doesn’t hurt when you catch it. This Frisbee can be caught with your hands, arm, foot or even your head due to its unique design.

The Flying Frisbee aim game is perfect for taking to the beach with friends and can be set up within minutes. The aim of the game is to throw the Frisbee at a target (bottle) and you compete against each other earning points along the way. Points are sored if the Frisbee hits the stake or the bottle hits the ground. The Frisbee must be caught and you play to 21 points.

If you fancy something different and fun then Flicking Chicken is the game for you. Flicking Chicken is a crazy new game played with rubber chickens. Players toss the chickens at a target, it is played over 9 rounds and players with the lowest score wins. Be careful though as these chickens bounce all over the place so its not as easy as it sounds. A great family game for the beach and garden, one which kids will love.

This portable net for PickleBall will provide hours of great entertainment at the beach for everyone involved. PickleBall is like Tennis but with a small wooden bat and ball. Its portable frame Is fast and easy to assemble and even comes with its own portable carry bag.

Anyone fancy some zorbing football at the beach? Well, just make sure it’s a big beach! The latest craze to hit the football world sees players strapped in to zorb-like inflatable bubbles with only their legs sticking out to play the game. You are encouraged to bounce into each other while fighting for possession of the ball. You can bounce, flip, roll over and bump into your opponents. Make sure you’re the last one standing!

Traditional games never grow old. So get them off their iPads, phones and games consoles and get them playing Ring Toss. Simply toss the rope rings at the wooden scoreboard and see if you can hit the pegs. Whoever gets the most points wins. This game is ideal for children to play with their friends for some healthy competition.

Get ready to make the most amazing sand castle ever with this beach sand castle maker set. This 18 piece castle builder set includes molds and mechanisms to build attractive, unique sand castles in a variety of different shapes and sizes. Great for playing with the kids at the beach.

Flying a kite is one of the best games to play at the beach with friends and family, especially the kids, and its awesome design will no doubt make you stand out from the crowd. These octopus kites are super easy to fly and control, there is no assembly required, simply take it out of the bag and away you go. Did I mention it comes with both a red and a blue octopus kite, so it’s great value for money and provides endless fun at the beach.

If you are looking to spice up a game of catch then why not try Toss and Catch 3000. It comes with two sticky catcher mitts and two different sized balls. This old time classic outdoor game will provide hours of fun with friends at the beach.

This 9″ Pool Ball, is great for playing games in the pool or beach and comes in red, green, orange and blue. It is designed with a butyl bladder for maximum air retention and optimal playability meaning it will stay inflated for longer. At such a cheap price it’s a great beach accessory to have and provides so much fun for all age ranges.

We have probably all played cards at the beach before and more often than not, the cards get wet, soggy and ruined. Well fear not, let me introduce waterproof playing cards by Hoyle. These clear waterproof playing cards are perfect for the beach and pool and suitable for almost any wet or humid situation. If they get dirty, don’t worry just wash them! This compact beach game is a must, especially so cheap, check it out for more information.

Get ready for big family fun! This 3-in-1 set of games includes Checkers, Tic Tac Toe, and MEGA Tic Tac Toe. Scaled up and spread out across a soft, roomy, and reversible 26″ x 26″ rug, you’ve never played these classic games like this. Perfect for any occasion, at the beach, in the garden, at the park and even in the house or work, providing great fun for all ages.

How about a gigantic game of Jenga on the beach? Sounds good doesn’t it, then check out YardGames Giant Tumbling Timbers. Its easy to play, first, build the tower on top of a flat surface, then take turns removing one block at a time. The object is to be the last player to successfully stack a block without knocking down all the timbers. A fun game to play with friends and family.

Here’s another giant game for you, the top selling classic card game Uno is now giant sized, with all the cards and all the fun of the original game. Uno is the card game that is easy to pick up but impossible to put down. For more information and prices check out Amazon.

Go long with the Nerf Aero Howler football a great game for playing at the beach with friends. So put your throwing arm to the test and see how far you can throw it and hear it whistle through the air. A word of warning though, the triple integrated whistles guarantee you will not go unnoticed at the beach. It has great reviews on Amazon and an affordable price.

If you love diving around in the sea then Waboba Ball is the beach game for you. The Waboba Ball isn’t any old ball, it is specially designed to bounce across the water. Skim and bounce the ball off the water to each other and show off your aquabatics to fellow beach goers. At such an affordable price it’s a must have beach ball, no wonder it has got so many great reviews.

Bulzi Bucket is next generation corn hole bringing hacky sack to a new level. With three tiers of scoring why not try the simple version first throwing the your bag into the buckets while trying to aim for the bullseye. If your feeling confident turn it up a notch and show off your hacky sack skills with some assisted scoring. Whichever way you decide to play this is one of the best games to play at the beach with friends. Bulzi Bucket is compact, portable and really easy to setup, it can be played at the beach, in the house, garden or even in the pool or sea!

Bocce Ball is a popular game to take to the beach and is a smash hit for the entire family. This game requires accuracy and precision trying to roll your ball closer to the pallina than your competitors ball, providing hours of fun. The fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun goes down as these Bocce Balls are powered by intense illuminated LED lights, keeping the fun going all night long. A great game for beach parties with friends and family.