Along with KanJam’s signature black-and-yellow colorway, find your favorite NHL, NFL, MLB, and NCAA teams, a USA-themed design, and a glow-in-the-dark option. Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $33 Price at time of publish: $28 Price at time of publish: $66 Price at time of publish: $50 Price at time of publish: $61 Price at time of publish: $9 Price at time of publish: $50 Price at time of publish: $37 Price at time of publish: $29 Price at time of publish: $128 While we love a backyard party, you’ll most likely be tailgating elsewhere, so make sure your tailgating games are easy to take with you. Chances are, your trunk will already be packed with a grill, cooler, and camp chairs, so you’ll want a tailgating game that is compact. If it’s heavy, difficult to assemble or disassemble, or simply too big, you’re less likely to want to load it in and out of your car each game day. “If you’re tailgating, this isn’t like an all-day party in the park. Families should have choices that are fun and engaging but can be played with and put away very quickly,” Zahn says.
Interactive
Before a big game, Zahn notes, you’ll want to amp up the excitement, so select a tailgate game that is highly interactive, high-energy, and competitive. Also, make sure to account for skill level of all players, young and old.
Multiple Player
Multiple player games are key to get everyone in your crew involved. According to Zahn, “you want to have games and activities that cater to multiple age groups from kids to adults.”
Why Trust The Spruce?
This article was written by Jill Di Donato, a lifestyle writer and editor for The Spruce with over 15 years of experience. For this roundup, Jill researched dozens of tailgating games, evaluating each model’s basic features, extras, and customer reviews. All of the picks featured have demonstrated durability, portability, and are appropriate for a variety of ages. Additional input was provided by James Zahn, Senior Editor at The Toy Insider. Emma Phelps, an updates writer for The Spruce, also assisted in updating this roundup with new product recommendations. She enjoys playing Spikeball and cornhole with friends before watching her favorite teams play.
