Pentathlon (Individual)

Disc golf is a fun and active outdoor game that’s great for playing with family and friends. All you need is a bit of space - a lawn, garden, park, or open field - and a few creative target ideas.

The game is flexible and can be easily adjusted to suit players of varying ages and skill levels. You can score points by hitting a target, landing closest to it, or even by creative criteria like getting the disc stuck in a bush or into a pool. For example, award 3 points to the closest throw, 2 for the second closest, and 1 for the third, or come up with your own system. Targets can be anything: a tree, a swing, a soccer goal, a kiddie pool, or a marked area on the ground. Just make sure it’s safe and fun.

Here are two ways to play:

Version 1 – One Goal at a Time

Set up several distinct targets and move from one to the next, similar to holes in traditional golf. After everyone has thrown, tally the points for that round before moving on to the next target. This version is great for group play and is ideal for incorporating disc golf into a larger event, such as a backyard pentathlon.

Version 2 – Lowest Number of Throws

Create a longer course with one distant target that requires at least three throws to reach. Each player takes turns trying to complete the course in the fewest number of throws. The one with the lowest total wins!

To play this game, all you need is a soccer ball. It’s best enjoyed outdoors in a backyard, garden, or any open area where there’s room to kick a ball around.

The goal is simple: kick the ball at specific targets, such as a tree or a garage door, or even get it to stop inside a bush or roll beneath a table. There are a couple of fun ways to play. If you have ample space, you can treat it like a round of soccer golf - set up multiple targets and count how many kicks each player takes to hit each one. Fewer kicks mean a better score, and the player with the lowest total wins.

If you’re in a smaller area, such as a backyard, you can play a target challenge game. Choose a target, and let each player take three shots. One hit earns 1 point, two hits earn 2 points, and hitting all three gets 3 points. Then, choose a new target and repeat the process. Some fun target ideas include a flagpole, the edge of a swimming pool, a soccer goal, a tree, a bush, a garage door, or even trying to get the ball through the door of a kids' playhouse. Use what you have around—make sure the targets are safe and fun!

This is a fun outdoor game that’s perfect for a lawn, park, or field day event, making it an excellent activity for kids' birthday parties as well!

To prepare, fill several plastic bottles with water to give them weight, then place them at a suitable distance from the kicking line. Arrange the bottles in any formation you like.

Players take turns kicking the soccer ball toward the bottles. Each player gets three attempts. Do not reset the bottles between kicks - only between players. The objective is to knock over as many bottles as possible.

Players earn 1 point for each bottle knocked over. The player with the highest total after everyone has had their turn wins!

Kubb Tower Building is a perfect game to play at a summer party. You can play it in two ways, and it can easily be included as an event in a Pentathlon.

The game is best played outside. Play it on a table or the ground in your backyard or on a lawn in the local park.

You won’t need the King for this game. Not the field markers or the throw-sticks either. Just the kubbs themselves will do.

The goal is to build the highest tower.

Version 1 - One Kubb at a Time

The participants build their towers one at a time. After they place a kubb the tower has to stand for 10 seconds before the new height counts. After 10 seconds, the player can place the next kubb.

If the tower tips over, it’s the height when the tower last stood for 10 seconds that counts.

The player that manages to build the highest tower wins the game.

Version 2 - Time Limit

The contestants must build the highest tower possible in 1 minute. Any strategy is allowed, and it doesn’t matter what the tower looks like.

It’s OK to start from scratch if the tower tips over. The height that counts is whatever is standing after 1 minute that then does not fall for 10 seconds.

If you don’t own a kubb game you might be able to borrow it from someone. Otherwise you can buy a kubb game online.

Kubb is a beloved lawn game, especially popular in Sweden. It’s perfect for playing in backyards, parks, or any outdoor space. Typically played as a strategic team game, Kubb can also be adapted into various mini-games with a bit of creativity - ideal for parties or even as part of a pentathlon. Play individually or in teams. Here are some examples of mini-games you could play if you own a Kubb game.

To begin, arrange five kubbs in a straight line, spacing them about 3 feet (1 meter) apart from the starting point. Place the king, a larger block, at the farthest end of this line.

If playing with two teams, create two identical lanes and center the king between them, ensuring it is equidistant from both teams' kubb lines.

Here are some versions of the game you can play:

Version 1 – Classic Points (Individual)

Each player gets six throwing sticks and tries to knock over the kubbs and the king from a starting line. Each kubb knocked down earns 2 points while hitting the king earns 4 points. The player with the most points at the end wins!

Version 2 – Beat the Clock (Individual Time Challenge)

Players take turns trying to knock down all the kubbs and the king as quickly as possible. Each player has six sticks to throw. After throwing all their sticks, they must run to retrieve them before continuing their attempts to knock down the targets. The player who completes the task in the fastest time wins!

Version 3 – Team Relay

Each team has one throwing stick to share. The first player throws the stick, runs to retrieve it, and then passes it to the next teammate. The teams take turns throwing the stick until all the kubbs and the king are knocked down. The first team to complete this wins!

Version 4 – Advance Forward

Add a twist to the game by allowing players/teams to move forward each time they successfully knock down a kubb. Start with the closest kubb; after knocking it over, the player/team steps forward to its position for the next throw. You can arrange the kubbs in creative ways, even creating a trail through your garden. Remember that the king should always be the last target. To increase the challenge, limit the number of throws or set a timer to determine the winner.

These variations of Kubb transform the traditional game into a high-energy activity filled with competition and skill! Challenge your kids, friends, colleagues, or family to see who has the best aim and fastest reflexes!

This party game is a lot of fun for both kids and adults, and the best part is that everyone can participate, regardless of age. It’s easy to set up, hilarious to play, and just as entertaining to watch for those who aren’t competing. While it’s often played outdoors, it works just as well indoors as long as there is enough space.

To prepare for the game, set up two chairs for each player or team, placing them at least seven feet apart. On one chair, place a bowl filled with cotton balls; on the other, an empty bowl.

Before the game begins, apply a small dab of, for example, petroleum jelly or sticky hair wax to the tip of each participant’s nose. This is their only “tool” for transporting the cotton balls - no hands allowed!

The goal is to move as many cotton balls as possible from the full bowl to the empty one using only their noses. Players can shake, nod, or swing their heads to help drop the cotton balls into the bowl, but their hands must stay out of the game!

The player who transfers the most cotton balls in 2 minutes wins.

Team Version (Relay Style)

To play in teams, set up two chairs per team and turn it into a relay. One person at a time will take a turn moving cotton balls for about 30 seconds to a minute, then tag the next player. Continue this process until all team members have played or until a specified total time has elapsed (such as 5 minutes). The team with the most cotton balls in their bowl at the end wins!

If you’re looking for a fun and slightly challenging outdoor game, this toss activity is perfect for friends and family.

Start by filling 5 to 7 plastic bottles with water to give them some weight. Arrange the bottles in a row, leaving some space between each one. Place a tennis ball on top of each bottle. Make sure everything is set up on a flat, stable surface, such as a level lawn, bench, or table.

The objective of the game is to knock the balls off the tops of the bottles without tipping over the bottles themselves by tossing the tennis balls. Each player gets the same number of balls to throw as there are bottles.

Scoring:

• 3 points for each ball knocked off while the bottle remains standing
• -1 point if a bottle falls over
• 0 points for a complete miss

This fun outdoor game goes by many names - Welly Boot Throwing, Welly Hoying, or simply Boot Throwing.

It’s a great activity for family gatherings, garden parties, or as part of a pentathlon event. Since it requires a lot of space, it’s best played outside on a lawn, in a garden, or on an open field.

The goal is simple - throw the boot as far as possible! This can be done in various ways.

Version 1 – Easy

Participants can throw the boot in any way they choose. Running to gain more force for the throw is allowed as long as they do not cross the starting point.

Version 2 – Challenging

In this more challenging task, players must stand with their backs facing the direction of the throw. They then swing the boot over their heads and throw it as far as they can without stepping forward.

Version 3 – Very Challenging

In this advanced version, players face forward in the designated direction. To toss the boot, they must first swing it backward between their legs. Then, they bring it over their heads and release it at just the right moment to ensure the boot flies in the intended direction. Timing and technique are crucial for maximizing distance.

Pro tip: To ensure safety and add some fun, consider providing helmets. This version can sometimes result in accidental head hits. Get ready for laughter, competition, and some truly impressive boot throws!