{"id":13737,"date":"2026-04-24T20:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T20:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/?p=13737"},"modified":"2026-04-24T20:02:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T20:02:57","slug":"how-to-play-yardzee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/how-to-play-yardzee\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Yardzee (Rules + Yardzee Score Sheet)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yardzee takes everything you love about classic dice games and brings it outside! It\u2019s bigger, louder, and way more fun. With oversized dice and simple rules, it\u2019s the kind of game guests can jump into without missing a beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to play Yardzee and why it\u2019s quickly becoming a must-have at events of all kinds.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#link1\">What You Need to Play Yardzee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#link2\">How to Play Yardzee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#link3\">How The Yardzee Scorecard Works<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#link4\">Example Round of Yardzee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#link5\">How to Set Up Yardzee at an Event<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#scoresheet\">Download Your Free Yardzee Scoresheet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_41_26-PM-300x200.png\" alt=\"How to play yardzee\" width=\"1478\" height=\"985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_41_26-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_41_26-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_41_26-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_41_26-PM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1478px) 100vw, 1478px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"link1\"><b>What You Need to Play Yardzee<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yardzee is simple to set up and even easier to play, which is exactly why it\u2019s a go-to game for parties and events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reventals.com\/archetypes\/1046\/item?utm_source=Reventals%20Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How%20to%20Play%20Yardzee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 oversized dice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bucket or container for rolling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scorecard and marker<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"link2\"><b>How to Play Yardzee (Simple Rules Anyone Can Learn Fast)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yardzee is easy to pick up, but there\u2019s just enough strategy to keep things interesting. The goal is to score the most points by rolling specific dice combinations; but keep this in mind: each scoring category can only be used once per game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means every roll matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How a turn works<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roll <a href=\"https:\/\/reventals.com\/archetypes\/1046\/item?utm_source=Reventals%20Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How%20to%20Play%20Yardzee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all 5 dice<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set aside any dice you want to keep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re-roll the rest (up to 3 total rolls per turn)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose one scoring category to apply your final dice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>The strategy element<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each category on the scorecard can only be filled once, and once you use a category, it\u2019s gone for the rest of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t roll what you want, you may have to \u201cburn\u201d a category with a low (or even zero) score<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Players must decide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take decent points now?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or risk it for a better roll?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Scoring categories<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each turn, you must fill in one category on the scorecard:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ones\u2013Sixes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Add up all dice showing that number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Three of a Kind<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Total of all dice if at least three match<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Four of a Kind<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Total of all dice if at least four match<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Full House<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Three of one number + two of another<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Small Straight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sequence of four numbers (like 2-3-4-5)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Large Straight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sequence of five numbers (like 1-2-3-4-5)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Yardzee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: All five dice match<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Add up all dice, any combination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Winning the game<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue until all categories are filled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add up all scores<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest total wins<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_45_47-PM-300x200.png\" alt=\"people playing yardzee\" width=\"1470\" height=\"980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_45_47-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_45_47-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_45_47-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_45_47-PM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1470px) 100vw, 1470px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"link3\"><b>How the Yardzee Scorecard Works (Quick Breakdown)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scorecard might look intimidating at first, but it\u2019s actually pretty simple once you know what you\u2019re looking at. It\u2019s divided into two main sections and each category can only be used once.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Upper section (Ones\u2013Sixes)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add up all dice that match the number listed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example: If you roll three 4s \u2192 score 12 in the \u201cFours\u201d row<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goal: Rack up as many points as possible across these rows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Lower section (combinations)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where the more exciting plays happen:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three\/Four of a Kind<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full House<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yardzee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>One key rule to remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must choose one category per turn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once it\u2019s filled, you can\u2019t use it again<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What if your roll doesn\u2019t fit anything?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll have to take a zero in any open category<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where strategy really comes into play<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13755 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-3.42.34\u202fPM-212x300.png\" alt=\"Free Yardzee Scoresheet\" width=\"289\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-3.42.34\u202fPM-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-3.42.34\u202fPM.png 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#scoresheet\">(Download this score sheet for free below)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"link4\"><b>Example Round of Yardzee (How It Actually Plays Out)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say it\u2019s your turn, and you roll:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>First roll<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 3, 3, 3, 5, 6<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve got three of a kind already (three 3s)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You decide to <\/span><b>keep the 3s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>re-roll the 5 and 6<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Second roll<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 3, 3, 3, 3, 2<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you have four of a kind<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could stop here and score it\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or risk one more roll to try for a Yardzee (five of a kind)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Third roll<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 3, 3, 3, 3, 3<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boom! Yardzee!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you choose where to score it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the Yardzee category for a big point bonus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR use it in another category (like \u201cThrees\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s where strategy comes in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already used your Yardzee category earlier, you\u2019ll need to place this roll somewhere else<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t like your roll, you might have to \u201cburn\u201d a category with a low score<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"link5\"><b>How to Set Up Yardzee at Your Event<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yardzee is incredibly low-effort to set up, but a few smart choices can turn it from \u201cjust another game\u201d into a go-to gathering spot at your event.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Choose the right location<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by choosing a spot that people are already drawn to. Yardzee works best on grass or turf, but placement matters more than anything. Setting it up near seating areas, the bar, or food stations makes it easy for guests to wander over, join a round, or watch for a few minutes before jumping in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Create a game-friendly space<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need a ton of space, but players should have enough room to roll comfortably without bumping into other guests. Have a small table or a clipboard for the scorecard to keep things organized without making it feel overly structured.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Make it easy to jump in<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep the game approachable, make it obvious that anyone can join.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep dice in a bucket or container so everything stays together<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave the scorecard visible with a marker<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a simple sign like \u201cGrab the dice and play!\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Pair it with other lawn games<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pairing Yardzee with other lawn games like <a href=\"https:\/\/reventals.com\/archetypes\/446\/item?utm_source=Reventals%20Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How%20to%20Play%20Yardzee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cornhole<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/reventals.com\/archetypes\/1043\/item?utm_source=Reventals%20Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How%20to%20Play%20Yardzee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">giant Jenga<\/a> creates a casual game area where guests can rotate between activities without feeling locked into one thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_48_33-PM-300x200.png\" alt=\"yardzee\" width=\"1484\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_48_33-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_48_33-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_48_33-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-24-2026-03_48_33-PM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1484px) 100vw, 1484px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Find Yard Game Rentals with Reventals<\/h2>\n<p>Yardzee is one of those rare games that checks every box for events. It\u2019s simple enough for anyone to jump in, interactive enough to pull people together, and just competitive enough to keep guests coming back for one more round.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need a complicated setup or a long explanation. Set out the <a href=\"https:\/\/reventals.com\/archetypes\/1046\/item?utm_source=Reventals%20Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How%20to%20Play%20Yardzee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dice<\/a>, leave the scorecard visible, and let it take on a life of its own. Before long, you\u2019ll have a small crowd forming, players cheering each other on, and guests who may not have known each other now fully engaged.<\/p>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b659df70-361b-4770-9b7b-5e6079098b9e-13\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-16\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7ab78c1c-db8c-4324-b540-cc5c90486490\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"862\">Instead of sourcing games, tables, seating, and all the small details from different vendors, Reventals makes it easy to bring everything together in one place. Whether you&#8217;re adding Yardzee to a backyard party, a corporate event, or a wedding, you can find the right setup without the back-and-forth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1029\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Yardzee creates the moment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/?last_source_tracking=How%20to%20Play%20Yardzee&amp;utm_campaign=General%20Reventals%20Marketing&amp;utm_medium=Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reventals<\/a> makes it easy to set the stage.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"scoresheet\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1029\">Get Your Free Scoresheet Download Below:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/48248932.js\" defer><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"hs-form-frame\" data-region=\"na1\" data-form-id=\"d2000068-bd54-454f-bc52-380ec1bdbc01\" data-portal-id=\"48248932\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"535\"><strong>Other Blogs You May Find Helpful<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/best-ideas-for-an-outdoor-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">27 Outdoor Party Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/ticket-awesome-outdoor-movie-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outdoor Movie Night Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/backyard-party-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">50 Backyard Party Ideas (Games, Food, Activities, &amp; Rentals)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reventals.com\/blog\/lawn-game-rental-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16 Unique Lawn Game Rental Ideas for Parties &amp; Events<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yardzee takes everything you love about classic dice games and brings it outside! 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