Lovely Play & Recreation

Games that liven up a BBQ. Fun recreational activities.

Keyboard playerSAKI
I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”
lighterutatane
A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

A barbecue where you build a fire outdoors and grill meat and vegetables to eat.

Just that alone is enough to get you excited and have fun, right? Many people—kids and adults alike—probably love barbecues, BBQs! Some families might even make sure to have a BBQ every summer.

In this article, we’ll introduce games and recreational activities to make your fun BBQ even more exciting.

We’ve gathered games and activities that anyone can enjoy, from small to large groups and regardless of age.

If you want to make the most of your BBQ time beyond just eating, be sure to check these out!

Games that liven up a BBQ. Fun Recreations (51–60)

Close, close baseball

Slug it! Close-Quarters Baseball [Party Game, Drinking Party, Year-End Party, After-Party!]

Close, close baseball

If you’re having a BBQ outdoors, you can probably play catch, but a full game of baseball is pretty tough.

That’s why I recommend “Close-Range Baseball,” a version you can enjoy even in limited space.

The pitcher and batter stand about two meters apart, and you use a balloon instead of a ball.

Otherwise, the rules are mostly the same as regular baseball.

Because balloons move unpredictably and the distance is short, it’s surprisingly hard to hit! You can also speed up the game with tweaks like: if the pitcher can’t field a batted ball, it’s a hit, and if a hit is made, that team wins.

With these adjustments, everyone can have fun together.

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Solo singing with self-accompaniment; choral singing

Let's Dance, Matilda, and Her Merry Friends: “Marriage Yellow”

Solo singing with self-accompaniment; choral singing

If someone can play the guitar, how about everyone singing together after the meal? You should be able to find chord sheets for popular songs that everyone knows on your smartphone.

Raising your voice is refreshing, too.

Listening to someone play and sing is nice, but since we’re all here, let’s sing out loud together!

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In conclusion

We introduced some games and activities to liven up a BBQ—what did you think? BBQs are enjoyed by a wide range of ages, including friends, coworkers, and family. When people of different generations get together, it’s reassuring to have a few games ready that both kids and adults can enjoy. Use the games we introduced as a reference, and have fun at your BBQ!