The best part of summer is finally getting to spend time with your family. Lawn games are a perfect way to bond and stay in shape at the same time. And playing on artificial grasses makes it even more fun, as you don’t have to worry about damaging it.
More and more people are deciding to use artificial grasses for back gardens. You might ask – why? Well, apart from the fact that it is durable, it is also very cheap and requires low maintenance (mainly because you don’t have to mow it). Because of these reasons, people are slowly changing from natural grass to fake one – they don’t have to care for it, they can just leave it be.
Want to know what are the best games in which you can play on an artificial lawn? If you do, you just have to keep reading.
Best Games To Play On Artificial Grasses:
1. Cornhole:
Cornhole is one of the most popular lawn games – its popularity has been growing mainly in the last few years. In this game, two teams stand across from each other, trying to toss small bags into holes that are on the planks in front of them. You can either make the set by yourself, or you can buy one is a local shopping center.
Artificial grasses is perfect for this game, as the surface on which you are playing must be flat. It makes the game fair, as no team has an advantage over another. Another thing is that you can play this game even after heavy rain as artificial grasses dries very quickly, in contrast to natural grass that gets too sloppy for it.
Cornhole is a game that everyone can enjoy, no matter the age or physical condition – you don’t need to be an athlete to have fun. With almost no risk of injury, it’s a safe and enjoyable game.
2. Water Balloon Fight:
A water balloon fight is an ideal game to play during the summer when the days are hot. Furthermore, artificial grasses is a perfect surface for playing it. Firstly, if you have kids, you can make sure that they don’t get hurt by adding extra cushions beneath the lawn. Also, cleaning empty balloons is an easier task if you have artificial turf.
Another thing is that thanks to the lawn’s drainage system, the grass won’t get soggy or slippery as the water will be quickly removed from it. Lastly, since you don’t water your lawn, you don’t have to worry about it getting too much water – it will be removed anyways.
3. Bocce Ball:
Even though this game is more than a thousand years old, it has been gaining popularity again in the last few years. And lawn made out of artificial grasses is one of the best places to play it. Especially since for a game to be fair, there needs to be a flat surface – the height of the grass and the slope of the lawn can have an impact on the motion of the ball.
Since artificial grasses is very durable, it won’t allow any dips or holes to appear. Since it’s a simple game, you can easily play it with your children. You can buy a bocce ball set at any shopping centre, and if you’re looking for something more professional, you can try installing a bocce ball court in your backyard, so that you can play whenever you want.
4. Football:
Football is a big part of the culture in many countries. Families gather together to cheer on their favourite teams. It’s also a sport that people of any age can enjoy – it’s not unusual to play it on family parties. If your family loves to play friendly football matches against each other, you should think about installing an artificial lawn.
Natural grass can very easily get damaged if the game gets too intense, contrary to fake grass which is very durable. There’s also a smaller chance of you getting hurt if you play on the artificial lawn, as you can install a turf padding underneath. Interestingly, football teams were among the first people to embrace fake grass.
5. Ring Toss Games:
Ring toss games are an excellent option for those who want to play a fun game that doesn’t require any major skills. When you play it on the artificial lawn, you don’t have to worry about causing damage to it. Remember, however, that when buying the game, you should buy one that doesn’t require you to insert a metal stake into the ground.
You can also build it by yourself. All you need is a couple of wood boards that will support the stake. Drill or hammer the stake into the board and voilà – you’re all set to play.
Conclusion:
The artificial lawn is a perfect place to play many games, mainly because it’s very hard to damage it. It doesn’t matter what kind of game it is that you’re playing – the most important thing is that you have fun doing so and spend some quality time with your family by making them join you in it. Have fun!
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