Meanwhile, another outdoor game, Pickleball, is smashing records, having grown a surprising 331 percent in participation since 2021, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. To help you decide which game or games to buy for your summer gathering, we’ve compiled 12 outdoor games to best suit your style. Additional outdoor party items: There can be an endless list of products you may want to buy for your summer outdoor shindig. Mosquito traps: Make sure all your backyard party guests are happy and focused on the outdoor games by keeping bugs, like mosquitoes, away from them. Make sure all your backyard party guests are happy and focused on the outdoor games by keeping bugs, like mosquitoes, away from them.