Board games in the garden: 10 fun DIY projects

Playing in the garden does not just mean playing with a ball, a skipping rope, on swings or in a sandbox: the garden can become the stage for a so-called parlor games (or rather, those that are generally considered to be board games). We are used to seeing them packed in boxes, with their instantly recognizable game boards and various colored dice or playing pieces. But it is possible to transform outdoor furniture into board game for some of the most famous and timeless pastimes, including Monopoly. Alternatively, you can also create multipurpose boards or recreate them on a giant scale on the ground: imagine what fun you will have with friends and family!

Be inspired by the ideas below to turn your garden into your favorite place to play games with guests.

An outdoor coffee table, which lets you to play tic-tac-toe - complete with perfectly finished, tailor-made game pieces.

With recycled wood (pallet wood being most popular), you can make the pieces of a Jenga game set, to create a giant tower. Then you can place it into a frame built specifically made using planks, metal pipes and wheels.

It only takes a moment to transform a square table into a Monopoly game board!

If you are a fan of Battleships, you might want to think about creating a giant verson, so that you can use real model ships: they will be much more fun to try to sink!

Any wooden table that is outside can also become a game board if you paint it correctly: checkers, chess, tic-tac-toe ... the choice is yours!

And for tic-tac-toe lovers, why not make a tray that, when wanted, also allows you to play the game?

A white table made from pallet wood lends itself to being decorated with a checkers game board. After you enjoy an aperitif, you can start your game!

And for true strategy fans, here's a giant checkers board on the ground. Nearby chairs will allow you to comfortably contemplate your next move.

And the same thing could be done with a square mosaic that replicates a Scrabble game board.

And for someone who is a  skilled carpenter, it would be great fun to have a giant Connect Four game board, made with wood!

Would you like to create games like these for your garden?