By: backyardbuffs August 11, 2020May 4, 2021 Game ReviewsFeatured, Outdoor Activities1 Comment

Why you should get a kayak this summer

At the beginning of the summer, Cassidy’s brother invested in some Kayaks. Result: Best. Investment. Ever. We have seriously considered getting some after using his on some various family trips. We are all about investing up front to have endless amounts of fun after. This is true with most backyard games, pickleball, snowboarding, etc. Josh…

By: backyardbuffs August 9, 2020May 4, 2021 Game ReviewsBeach Games, Family Games, Featured, Outdoor Games, Summer Games3 Comments

Game Review: Bottle Bash

Recently the Backyard Buffs took a trip to California to visit Merek’s family. Our trip wouldn’t have been complete if we didn’t play any games or even….play a NEW GAME (new to us, of course)! Thanks to Merek’s father, we were able to try out Bottle Bash for the first time! Bottle Bash is a…

By: backyardbuffs July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 Game ReviewsBackyard Games, Featured, Game Review, Outdoor Games, Summer GamesLeave a Comment

Game Review: Chip-Down

Golf lovers, unite! Have to admit, we are not much of die hard golfers. Our new place is actually right next to a golf course and we have had some time to observe the golfing crowd, and ultimately gained a great appreciation for golfers. They are up at sunrise playing the course, mid day, and…

By: backyardbuffs June 27, 2020June 23, 2021 Game ReviewsBackyard Games, Beach Games, Featured, Outdoor Games, Summer GamesLeave a Comment

Game Review: Shaka Ball

First off, I think they have one of the best logos we have seen so far. The sweet shaka gives off a fun, chill vibe. The branding for this game is: “Shaka Ball – Beach Game.” A perfect description in our opinion, because our first thoughts while playing were, “this would be the perfect beach…

By: backyardbuffs June 23, 2020 Game ReviewsBackyard Games, Featured, Game Review, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Games, Summer Games1 Comment

Game Review: Knock ‘Em

Did you invent a game at the age of 14? Well, neither did we. BUT, Jeston did–the creator of Knock ‘Em. We were able to meet up with Jeston and his dad to play Knock ‘Em. He said that what started as a game with some quarters and dice in his room, quickly turned into…

By: backyardbuffs May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 Game ReviewsAdventurous Moments, Featured1 Comment

Southern Utah

Have you ever been to Southern Utah? There are 5 different National Parks scattered across Southern Utah, and lots of state parks as well. Thinking you want to go? You probably shouldn’t. None of them are pretty. No good views. No good scenery. 😉 Okay, hopefully you gathered that we were joking. Every park is…

By: backyardbuffs May 8, 2020June 23, 2021 Game ReviewsBackyard Games, BBQ Games, Family Games, Featured, Game Review, Outdoor Games, Spring Games, Summer Games2 Comments

Game Review: Rollors

Are you looking to turn up the heat at your next neighborhood barbeque or level up the competition at your next outdoor game session with friends? If the answer is yes, you’re ready to add an instant classic to your backyard game repertoire–Rollors. It’s an original game that combines horseshoes and bocce. It puts you…

By: backyardbuffs April 15, 2020April 20, 2021 Game ReviewsBackyard Games, DIY Games, Family Games, Featured, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Games, Spring Games, Summer Games6 Comments

DIY: Kerplunk

Did you ever play Kerplunk as a kid? You know, this game? Cassidy used to have this game and LOVED it. Hours of trying to see how intricately you could place the sticks, and how long you could last. Merek on the other hand, had only ever seen Ellen’s version of it that she does…

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Backyard Buffs Ultimate Activity List

Ever been bored and don’t know what to do? Here’s the ultimate list of things to do, create, adventure to, etc. If you’re still bored, definitely not our fault. Backyard Games RollorsRoll in the grass, at the beach, while camping or at your BBQ Glow in the Dark Bocce BallOur most recommended game that consistently…

Best Games to Bring on your Camping Trip

By: backyardbuffs August 16, 2021

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For those of us privileged to live in a place where we get all 4 seasons, it’s almost a palpable feeling as the winter turns to spring. We waited all winter long to get back out in the sun for some warm fun. As the April showers draw to a close and the world is…

The Best Dishes to Bring to a BBQ

By: backyardbuffs June 29, 2021

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Summer BBQ season is the best of all the seasons in the land. You have seen our passion for backyard games, but did you know we have a similar passion for food? Honestly it was a tight split between starting a website about our favorite backyard games vs. starting a website about food. Just kidding,…

5 Great Outdoor Activities for the 4th of July

By: backyardbuffs June 25, 2021June 24, 2021

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The 4th of July is actually Cassidy’s absolute favorite holiday. In Utah there’s an incredible line up of parades, hot air balloon festivals and awesome firework shows that make for great traditions year after year. That being said, there are a few hours in between the annual parade and the evening BBQ where we have…

Ideal Camping Trip Pro-Tips

By: backyardbuffs June 23, 2021June 23, 2021

Game ReviewsOutdoor Activities, Summer1 Comment

Cassidy is a big fan of adventurous camping trips. With our goal this year of having a year of adventure, we have been thinking a lot about what makes an “Ideal Camping Trip.” Here are a few of our ideas that have made incredible camping trips over the past few years. Camp somewhere with an…

Backyard Buffs’ Goals for Summer 2021

By: backyardbuffs May 10, 2021

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After a bummer of a summer in 2020, we thought it would be appropriate to put out some lofty goals of fun things to do in 2021! We may not get remotely close to accomplishing all of them but one thing is for sure… we are going to enjoy playing games and exploring the beautiful…

Game Review: Azul

By: backyardbuffs May 6, 2021January 12, 2022

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Have you ever played Splendor? We are huge fans, and we had some friends that told us if you like Splendor, you will also love Azul. Therefore, we immediately ordered because why not explore a new game in the colder months of the year! Merek had a special love for this game, seeing as the…

5 Great Outdoor Activities for Mother’s Day

By: backyardbuffs May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

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Finding a great Mother’s day gift is always a challenge. You want to find the perfect gift, but maybe this year an experience is better than a physical gift! (Also if you are last minute planning, these ideas don’t require shipping time 😜) Create a memory, spend time with your mom and enjoy the smiles…

Game Review: Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

By: backyardbuffs April 22, 2021April 22, 2021

Game ReviewsCard Games, Family Games, Fast-Paced Games, Indoor GamesLeave a Comment

There are some games where you just wish with all your heart that you created them. That is how we feel about Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. Just think about the margins on a simple little card game! Okay, but we aren’t here to talk about financial analysis, but instead what we genuinely think about…

Bear Lake

By: backyardbuffs August 13, 2020August 7, 2020

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Recently I heard that Bear Lake (in Utah/Idaho) is called the “Caribbean of the Rockies.” Take a look at these photos and tell me that you don’t agree! We try to do a family trip at least once a year with each side of the family. This year with COVID-19 it make things a bit…