A lawn game is an outdoor game that can be played on a lawn. Many types and variations of lawn games exist, which includes games that use balls and the throwing of objects as their primary means of gameplay. Some lawn games are historical in nature, having been devised and played in different forms for centuries. Some lawn games are traditionally played on a pitch. Some companies produce and market lawn games for home use in a front or backyard.
A crown bowls green at Edgworth, Lancashire, England
German chancellor Konrad Adenauer playing bocce in Italy, 1958
Bocce players tallying the score of a match
An engraving by Paul Gavarni depicting a Boules player, 1858
A game is a structured type of play, usually undertaken for entertainment or fun, and sometimes used as an educational tool. Many games are also considered to be work or art.
Ancient Egyptian senet game board inscribed for Amenhotep III with separate sliding drawer, from 1390 to 1353 BC, made of glazed faience, dimensions: 5.5 × 7.7 × 21 cm, in the Brooklyn Museum (New York City).
A selection of pieces from different games. From top: Chess pawns, marbles, Monopoly tokens, dominoes, Monopoly hotels, jacks and checkers pieces.
The Card Players by Lucas van Leyden (1520) depicting a multiplayer card game
Tug of war is an easily organized, impromptu game that requires little equipment.
