The Worst Backyard Games to Play When You've Been Drinking

'Tis finally the season for beer, friends, and backyard shenanigans. There's just something that feels RIGHT about being out in the sun and playing catch on those summer afternoons. Of course, the more beer one has, the better any outdoor activity sounds...so be sure to peruse the below, and take particular heed to this warning: JARTS ARE ALWAYS A BAD IDEA

BOUNCY CASTLE

Sure, those children look like they're having tons of fun, but they didn't eat a half-rack of ribs, two corn on the cobs, and potato salad with those four beers. Step away. There's probably a cleaning fee.

SLIP 'N SLIDE

Yes, this was pretty much the best when you were growing up, but you were MUCH LOWER TO THE GROUND BACK THEN. A thin sheet of plastic with some sprinkler water on it will not soften the landing of your spectacular flying leap.

TRAMPOLINE

See above entry for "Bouncy Castle," but this time you have to clean it up yourself.

LAWN DARTS A.K.A. JARTS

The commercial name for this ingenious, backyard family game comes from the combination of "javelin" and "darts." It features weighted, dart-shaped plastic pieces with 8-inch spikes on the front. WHAT COULD GO WRONG?

SLAP BOXING

A little something special from our neighbors in the South, slap boxing is like regular boxing but more enraging. There are no gloves, and opponents seemingly slap each other until a fist fight breaks out. There is never a winner in slap boxing.

PIÑATA

Another nostalgic pastime that you need to leave in the past. That burro will not break, no matter how hard you hit your friends with a whiffle bat.

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Blog credited to The Savory | By Leah Hennessy