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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Game Review: Bottle Bullseye

Now that it’s officially Spring, the snow is melted, and the grass is getting greener, we can finally get back to reviewing the outdoor games that we love. To start 2020’s outdoor game reviews we thought that we would start with a new game. We just got it a couple weeks ago and we’ve been…

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Game Review: Secret Hitler

How do I know they are safe? Who can I trust? How can I beat this? All of these are probably thoughts that have gone through your head since COVID-19 entered our lives. We’ve heard them all. What better way to get through the fear, than by creating more drama and playing one of our…

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Game Review: Jungle Speed

This game is a classic in Cassidy’s family. It’s a game where no one’s hand is safe. For reals though, Cassidy’s mom has acrylic nails, so this game gets dangerous when she joins in on the fun. She’s been known to take chunks of skin out of unsuspecting opponents. (Okay, I’m being a bit over…

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The Backyard Buffs Christmas List 2019

Maybe you are still trying to figure out what to ask the big man at the North Pole for. Or maybe you’re looking for something other than a re-gifted pair of socks for your brother-in-law. Here are some ideas we’ve compiled from some of our favorite games we reviewed in the past, and some games that we are excited to review in the future… Now presenting: Backyard Buffs 2019 Christmas List (games we guarantee your brother-in-law would like more than a pair of socks).

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Game Review: Spikeball

You know what is amazing about Spikeball? It has created its own culture. It is the ultimate backyard/outdoor game—#goals. When us lowly Backyard Buffs have created a game with its own tournament being broadcast on ESPN… that’s when we will know we have made it.  Amazon: $55.99 for the 1-ball Spikeball Set. 3-ball Spikeball Set…

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