The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Backyard Games of All Time
GoatWars fans rank Cornhole the greatest of all time among Backyard Games, with a 68.9% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 Badminton (60.8%), #3 Croquet (60.0%).
The burgers are finished. The cooler's open. Now someone hauls a game out of the garage and suddenly everyone's keeping score. One side swears nothing beats sinking a cornhole bag under pressure. Another says Spikeball turns the whole yard into a highlight reel. Then the bocce players quietly start winning without breaking a sweat.
The best backyard games don't just fill time—they create rematches, family rivalries, and arguments that come back every summer. Some reward precision. Some reward hustle. Some somehow get more competitive after every drink.
Now it's your turn to settle the debate. Vote through every matchup and decide which backyard game deserves permanent bragging rights.
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among Backyard Games?
GoatWars fans rank Cornhole the greatest of all time among Backyard Games, with a 68.9% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in Backyard Games by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 730 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of July 6, 2026.
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