10 Best Garden Games UK 2024 | Exploding Kittens, The Social Store and More

Swingball earns our coveted top spot for good reason. All you need to do is fill the all-surface base with sand or water and you're rewarded with days of fun. A soft tennis ball is secured to the tether, allowing you to smash the balls left and right with lightweight bats. Get the tether wrapped around the pole to win!

Perfect for children and adults (and sneaking in exercise), this game is enjoyable, affordable and great for all ages. Plus, the base converts into a neat carry case so you can easily store it when not in use, or, better still, if you fancy taking it for a day out at the park or beach. 

Our top 10 list reads like the supersized who's who of classic tabletop classics, and this Jenga-style activity certainly fits the criteria. As with all of Jaques' games, you're paying for an excellent quality product – premium, smooth and even bricks allow you to easily slide them out, plus, the parts will last much longer.

It comes with a strong canvas bag too, allowing you to store it away ready for the next time you want to play. Grown-up reviewers rave about how great a party game Tumble Tower is, while children can enjoy building whatever their imagination brings. 

If you've ever played the Exploding Kittens game, you'll love this equally hilarious and unequivocally bonkers offering from its creators. The premise this time is that you try to match up sets of giant cards whilst avoiding being bashed by your 3-foot inflatable burrito-wielding teammates to preserve your points. 

Any players over 7 are welcome, and again, one of the reasons we rate this game is its ability to appeal to all ages, whether that's a grown-up party or a sunny Sunday with the family. The components are designed to withstand their raucous outdoor nature and are really well-made too. Extremely silly fun in the best way! 

Inspired by the popular YouTube channel, this is an activity-based full-sized card game that will have you and the kids completing challenges, tackling obstacles and even learning a thing or two as you go! It can be set up in the garden and the house or even taken on holiday. 

When it comes to value for money, this one really excels – the 48 cards total over 250 different activities, so each time the kids play it'll still feel new and exciting. This is the junior version, but if you have older children or want to play mostly with adults, there's a teen edition available too. 

Capture the flag originated thousands of years ago, and this futuristic, glow-in-the-dark version is guaranteed to amplify the thrill. Flags are swapped for glowing orbs, territory lights mark the boundaries, blue and green LED bracelets determine the teams, and luminous jail markers act as a cage for the caught. You need batteries, but they're included.

This falls into the garden party game category too, if your yard is big enough. Next time you host a family gathering or reunion, a BBQ or a kids party, watch the excitement grow when you pull out Capture the Flag. Reviewers rave about this product and you can play it again and again in a dozen different ways, so we think it's well worth the money.

Dig into your memory banks and feel that smile stretch across your face as you remember playing rounders back in school! Your money gets you a ball, handmade wooden posts and a bat with a patented grip to ensure you don't lob it away. It offers fantastic quality for the price, and if you're worried about the rules, they're included with the set.

Played by over 24,000 adults in the UK, rounders needs two teams of players to fully enjoy, so it's one for larger households. Play in the garden or carry it in the included canvas bag to the park, or even at big family events like weddings! It's great fun for all the family.

Originating in the States, this simple fairground-esque ladder game can be played by two competitors (or teams) of all ages. This affordable version of what is normally a wooden structure is lightweight and easy to set up and pack away with lots of useful modern features, such as a score marker on one of the poles. 

The balls used are also made from a kid-friendly PE plastic, with the whole thing weighing just two kilograms when dismantled and stored in its carrying bag. Lots of laughs guaranteed whether you're in the garden, on the patio or in the park! 

Get busy, competitive and stimulated with this table tennis (or ping pong) table. While this Olympic sport offers numerous health benefits, full-size tables are expensive and take up lots of space – which is why this smaller version makes for the perfect substitute. 

It's easy to assemble and it folds up so you can store it away to save space. Play casual games with friends, family and children or up the ante and host matches and tournaments – either way, it's a great physical and mental workout. It's good value too, but you will need to buy bats and balls separately, so keep that in mind when making your purchase. 

When you take one of the world's favourite games and make it giant, you're in for a treat. We think this is the best version of giant connect 4 online, offering a stylish and sturdy wooden frame while still remaining affordable. It's simple to play, easy to set up and its wooden pins are easily pulled out to release the coloured pieces.

Standing at 58 cm tall, kids can enjoy cognitive training while having fun with each other or their parents. Any pub worth its salt keeps the tabletop version of this game, which speaks for its potential for adult fun, too! Compared to some games, it doesn't offer much variation, though. 

Twister-style games can breathe fun into garden shenanigans for kids, teens and adult outdoor parties alike. Spin the wheel and stick your hand or foot wherever you're told, no matter how awkward. Don't fall over, and the last person standing wins the game!

The mat also flips to reveal a giant snakes and ladders game and comes with a pair of large inflatable die. It works well both inside and outside, too. Though the lightweight plastic mat and die are portable and waterproof, their materials and build does mean that they may not withstand too much enthusiastic play.