The best outdoor games for adults are social, easy to restart after a mistake and engaging enough to make people forget they are exercising. A good game gives everyone something to do without requiring specialist skills.
Simple games, real fun
Petanque, cornhole, rounders, frisbee, badminton and casual volleyball all work well for a garden, park or beach. Pickleball adds a little more movement and strategy while remaining approachable for first-time players.
Make the setup easy
Keep teams small, use straightforward scoring and choose a format that allows people to rotate in. A short round-robin or doubles session often works better than one long, highly competitive match.
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