Patriotic Party Games that are Fun for the Whole Family
Hosting a party for 4th of July or Memorial Day BBQ? It’s always great to get together with family and friends, but why not increase the fun factor with these low-prep patriotic games for your next party!

Have a Blast: Patriotic Party Games Ideas that your Guests will Love
Trying to find some fun Patriotic or 4th of July themed games to play at your next celebration?
This list has a ton of great ideas that are simple and stress-free to put together.
Backyard Patriotic Party Games
Trying to find some fun Patriotic or 4th of July themed games to play at your next celebration?
This list has a ton of great ideas that are simple and stress-free to put together.
Free Printable Red White and Blue Scavenger Hunt
All you need for this game is a few willing participants.
You can play as individuals or on teams depending on how many guests you have.
Set a perimeter based on your location. Example: Objects must be found in the yard, anywhere in the house, or expand to the entire town.
Make use of available technology and have each team take a picture of each item they find for documentation purposes.
You can make your own list, or grab the printable.
Ring the flag! Patriotic Yard Game
Put a patriotic spin on this classic game by using American flags as your ring toss targets. Simply push the sticks into the ground to secure.
You can usually find red and blue hula hoops at the dollar store. However, you could also cover the hula hoops with red, white or blue tape.
Each guest takes a turn tossing the hoops toward the targets. See who can ring the most flags during their turn.
To make it more challenging increase the distance for tossing each round.
Red White and Blue Tag
Pick up a set of red, white and blue poker chips.
Give one chip to each player being sure to alternate the colors so there is a good variety of each.
When the game starts each person is trying to tag another in order to take their chip. The first player to get one chip of each color wins!
Red, white and blue bean tag toss
There are a few different options with this game.
-If you don’t already have bean bags at home you can always grab this set.
-Alternatively, you could also make your own by filling a sock with dry beans or rice and then tying the top.
-You could also use water balloons instead of bean bags to turn it into a fun water game on a hot holiday weekend.
Simply pick up some red, white and blue plates from the dollar store and write the points on each plate with either tape or sharpie marker. Then toss away!
Sponge Fireworks Toss
Create your own “fireworks” from cutting and tying red and blue sponges together.
To Play:
- Two players stand 8-10 feet apart on the lawn with a bucket of sponges filled with water
- When the game begins each player takes a turn tossing a “firework” to the other player
- You score a point if you catch the firework
- The first person to 10 points wins!
4th of July Pinata Balloons
- Festive Red, White and Blue Balloons
- Small toys, prizes and candy
- Optional: The threaded neck of a water bottle cut off to help insert items into the balloons
Stuff the surprises into the deflated balloons.
You can use your fingers to press them in, or cut the top off a water bottle. Place the mouth of the balloon over the threaded top of the water bottle and then use that as a “funnel” to fill the balloon.
Once filled, blow up the balloons and hang from a tree or the ceiling. Allow each guest to pop their piñata balloon to receive their prize.
Patriotic Balloon Game
If you are hosting a 4th of July BBQ or gathering and have kids attending, here is a simple to make Patriotic Game for Kids. This game really gets kids moving and laughing. Try it and see for yourself!
Red, White and Blue Giant Kerplunk Game
Dollar store baskets and thin wooden dowels turn an old fashioned game into a giant lawn game perfect for your Memorial Day or 4th of July backyard party.
Giant Red, White and Blue Lawn Jenga
Everyone will want to get in on the fun with this giant patriotic stacking games.
Patriotic Connect Four
The red, white and blue colors are ideal for 4th of July and Memorial Day BBQ's. This durable indoor or outdoor game is a life-sized version of the classic ring-dropping game. Simply be the first to connect four pieces in a row in any direction to win.
More Ideas for your Next Patriotic Party
There you have it mama! 7 Fun and Easy Patriotic party games to have fun with your family and friends this holiday.
Thanks for all the fun ideas! We’re going to try several of them for our holiday party!
Great ideas. Thank you. !
Great ideas. Thank you. !
Hi Laura! So glad you liked these ideas!
Brazilian card game named – Truco – its one of the best ones to play 2 vs 2 – it’s got signals, challenges and border line cheating ( if the other team doesn’t see it’s basically legal 🙂
Sounds fun!
The ring toss on the American flag game seems disrespectful of what our flag and the sacrifices and freedoms it represents (including my younger brother’s best friend’s life). Just a thought.