Porch Games

Fun for the Whole Family

Porch games - I remember playing tag (the porch steps were home base), fort, and many other outdoor games where our porch was an integral part of the activities.

Mom dad would sit on our porch and watch the neighborhood kids play in the yard. I also remember reading and coloring on our porch swing.

Porches aren't just for kids; I still like to take time to read the paper or a good book on our porch.

Whether you are young or old, can remember playing duck, duck, goose or playing a "game boy", porches are great places for entertainment.

We realize its the computer age and kids (and adults) would rather play video games in front of the large flat screen TV, but there's still nothing that can replace human interaction by playing a board or yard game.

Here's some ideas (and hopefully some you didn't even know existed) in case you've forgotten! We also realize many of these games can now be played using technology but there's something to be said by sitting down and playing with someone else!

Another thought. Most of these games will one day become antiques! So, if you still have one, save it. You will one day show it to your grandchildren and it will be a real novelty!!

Porch Games

• Chess: A great game to teach your children and play yourself. It's a timeless game, requires intensive thought and strategic thinking. I've built several chess sets and gave them to our children.
• Parcheesi
• Monopoly
• Chinese Checkers
• Scrabble
• Clue
• Dominoes
• Card games
• Checkers
• Twister
• Password

Yard Games

• Kubb: played over a 1000 years ago; yard game using wooden pins
• Bocce Ball
• Croquet
• Badminton