Water balloons are sort of the original water game. RELATED: 35 Classic Backyard Games for KidsĪ batch of water balloons can quickly be turned into a batch of water games. The slippery surface will make it more challenging and fun to get from left-hand-yellow to right-foot-blue. Roll out the giant plastic mat from regular Twister, but add a sprinkler to the mix. The wet spots show your score in this water game. Using large, soaked sponges, attempt to hit the targets. Paint target circles and point amounts on the ground. At the end of the line, whoever has the most water wins. Start each team with a bucket full of water and have one player carefully dump the liquid into an empty one, trying not to spill any.

Every person gets a bucket (or a big red Solo cup). Line up the kids into even-numbered teams across from each other. Add a water bucket race to your next backyard party or play date.