Best Tailgate Games and Party Game Ideas

You are at the tailgate for the game, and you are also there for the party. Load up on food, drinks, and branded gear for your favorite team, then use rewards from the Fetch app to grab supplies for your tailgate party games before the pregame, halftime, and postgame fun.

Turn tailgate party games into points with Fetch Shop

Many popular retailers stock games for tailgate parties that you can get delivered with Fetch Shop. Nearly every dollar you spend in Fetch Shop earns you points you can redeem for gift cards. Shop tailgating games at these retailers:

• Bed Bath & Beyond
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Home Depot
• Kohl’s
• Temu
• Walmart

What makes a great tailgating game

The best tailgating games are easy to learn, portable, and fun for all ages. Aim for games that are:

• Simple: rules anyone can follow
• Familiar: crowd friendly and inviting
• Fun first: more about laughs than winning
• Competitive enough: just enough to get people cheering

Sometimes the only thing you need for a football tailgate is a couple of footballs to toss around before kickoff. If you want a full lineup, start with these classics.

Fetch’s favorite tailgating games for game day

1. Cornhole

A tailgate classic and a top pick for tailgate games. You can buy a set or build one with supplies from Home Depot. You need two angled wooden boards with holes and eight six inch bean bags.

• Place boards twenty seven feet apart
• Create your teams as singles or doubles
• Alternate tosses until bags are gone
• Score three points for a bag in the hole
• Score one point for a bag on the board
• Play to twenty one points

2. Ladder toss

Set up two ladders with three rungs and toss bolas to wrap them around a rung.

• Top rung equals three points
• Middle rung equals two points
• Bottom rung equals one point

3. KanJam

Great for tight parking spaces. Two cans act as goals while teammates deflect a flying disc.

• Toss the disc toward the can
• Teammate redirects into the slot for an instant win
• First team to twenty one points wins

4. Spikeball

Fast paced and perfect for a lively crowd.

• Teams of two rally by bouncing a ball off the round net
• Score when opponents fail to return the hit

5. Giant Jenga

It is Jenga, only bigger. Build the tower, pull one block at a time, and place it on top without tipping the stack.

6. Horseshoes

A classic outdoor party game that always fits the vibe.

• Hammer two stakes into the ground twenty feet apart
• Take turns tossing until you are out
• Ringer around the stake equals three points
• Ringers cancel each other out
• Leaner within six inches equals one point
• Closest horseshoes score one point each

7. Bocce

Toss bocce balls as close as possible to the small pallino target.

• Form two teams of one or two players
• Toss the pallino to set the target
• Alternate throws until all balls are used
• Score one point for each ball closer than opponents
• Play to twelve

8. Party card games

Short on lawn space. Card games travel well and play fast.

• Uno
• What Do You Meme
• Exploding Kittens
• Apples to Apples
• Cards Against Humanity
• Classic deck games like war, hearts, and spades

9. Beer pong

Arrange ten cups in a triangle on each side of an eight foot table. Teams alternate throws until one side eliminates all cups.

• Take turns tossing the ping pong ball into cups
• Both players hit and you throw again
• Keep elbows behind the edge of the table
• Winning team stays at the table

10. Beer ball

You need a ping pong ball, a table, and four cans.

• Two teams of two face off
• Each player places a full unopened can on the table corner
• Take turns throwing the ball at the cans
• Hit before you open your can
• Keep your can on the table while your partner throws
• Chug after a hit until the other team retrieves the ball

Get your tailgate game supplies with a Fetch gift card

You earn points by shopping Fetch offers on fan-favorite tailgate snacks and ordering decorations online. Redeem your Fetch Points for gift cards and treat your crew to new tailgate party games from:

• Amazon
• Kohl’s
• Kroger
• Macy’s
• Meijer
• Target
• Walmart
• And more!

Games for tailgate parties: FAQs

What are the most popular tailgate games
Cornhole, ladder toss, KanJam, Spikeball, and beer pong are among the most popular tailgate games. They are easy to learn and work well in small spaces.

How do you set up cornhole for a tailgate
Place the boards twenty seven feet apart. Play singles or doubles and alternate tosses. Score three points for a bag in the hole and one point for a bag on the board. Play to twenty one.

What games can you play at a football tailgate
Try lawn games like bocce and horseshoes, active games like Spikeball, and easy to pack card games. These options fit most spaces and group sizes.

Get the party started with Fetch

You have your tailgate plan, your snacks, and your game supplies. Open the Fetch app to check the latest offers for any last minute essentials. With Fetch Shop you can get delivery so you can focus on the party.