The Secretly Great Spot to Snag Outdoor Games — For Just $5

You know cornhole, you love cornhole, and now you can play cornhole no matter the time of day. If daylight hours are dwindling and your lawn party or birthday picnic is still going, bring out this $5 light-up bean bag toss game. The target is ringed in LED lights (batteries included), so you can take your best shot even as the sun sets. (They carry a daytime-only bean bag game, too.)

When I used to nanny, one of my favorite things was seeing tiny humans’ reactions to bubbles — they cannot believe their eyes. And after blowing bubbles recently for the first time in years, I have to say I completely get it. They’re gorgeous! Magical! A treat to those around you! This giant bubble wand from Five Blow costs one measly dollar and is a fun jumbo-size version for your kids or for your own inner child.

Catch is great because it’s so easy to take on the go: Toss it in your beach bag, in your park basket, or in the car for road-trip rest stops. This toss-and-stick ball game is a slightly zhuzhed-up version of the classic, where you strap velcro discs onto your hands to catch a felt-covered ball.

Skirt the need for a folding table and bevy of Red Solo Cups by opting instead for this fun set of giant yard pong. Each set comes with six cups, so if you want to play in teams you should add two sets to your cart. Just line them up in a triangle formation and get ready, set, toss! When you’ve conquered yard pong, try this jumbo inflatable bowling game next.

Use some spray chalk to outline a shuffleboard court on your sidewalk or driveway, then get to practicing your pushing skills with this sidewalk shuffleboard game. Each set is just $2.50 and comes with six pucks and two cues, so you can play with a partner.

What is more quintessential summer than a water balloon fight? This self-contained water balloon party comes with 100 balloons and a pump so you can fill them up quickly. Get ready to soak and be soaked.

I never knew I needed a pink pineapple bubble-blowing machine, but now that I’ve seen it, I realize I’ve been dreaming of it all along. Simply pour the bubble solution into the base, turn it on, and let it fill your space with a whimsical stream of bubbles. Whether it’s a birthday party for your child or a garden party for you and your friends, this is the iridescent cherry on top.