Did you know that lawn darts were banned in America by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission in 1988 because they were so dangerous? While you might have fond memories of this classic game, the original lawn darts (or Jarts) usually had heavy metal spikes that landed many people in hospital before they were banned.
Luckily for those of us who want to recreate the fun lawn darts, the newer designs of lawn darts don’t have those metal spikes and instead use weighted or pointed plastic tips that are much less likely to cause damage.
If you aren’t familiar with lawn darts, think of it as a life-size version of darts mixed with horseshoes played on your lawn. The aim of the game is to see who can get the most darts into or closest to the plastic rings laid out on the grass. It’s simple, but you can make hours of fun during a summer afternoon.
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maranda classic lawn darts
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la medicals led garden darts
Maranda Classic Lawn Darts
maranda classic lawn darts
The perfect set for competitive families! Easy to use for all ages.
The objective of this classic lawn darts game is to be the first player to score 21 points - either in a team or solo. The game set includes 4 safe-tip darts and two plastic rings which function as the target for the opposing player. It's simple, easy-to-play and won’t end up causing any physical harm (hopefully!).
Franklin Sports Soft Tip Target Toss
franklin soft tip target toss
This set can be used for different configurations and scoring possibilities.
The Franklin Sports version of lawn darts also features the same weighted soft-tip as the set above, which helps your darts land with more precision. This target toss game comes in a combination of bright blue and green colours and includes four darts and six scoring rings.
La Medicals LED Garden Darts
la medicals led garden darts
Each durable lawn dart features a weighted bottom with round tip that will make a perfect landing on softer surfaces such as grass, sand, carpet, and more.
Lawn darts just got a million times cooler thanks to these LED ones from La Medicals.You can now play this classic family game at night thanks to the LED glowing darts and glow-in-the-dark target hoops. Lawn darts drinking game anyone? The possibilities are endless with this soft-target set that comes with four darts, four target rings and a carry bag.
ToyerZ Inflatable Lawn Darts
toyerz inflatable lawn darts
This includes 4 inflatable lawn darts, a dual-sided designed mat, a tote bag, and 4 lawn pegs—an ideal kit for endless fun.
This set differs slightly from your usual game of lawn darts as it is more geared towards kids and families. Instead of throwing darts across your lawn, this game happens on a mat that has targets on it for endless fun with the kids. The full set of four darts and the target mat comes in a convenient drawstring bag that you can carry around to parties or even the beach.
Nerf Soft Tip Lawn Dart Game Set
nerf soft tip lawn dart
This set features two colors for accurate point tracking.
Enjoy a classic game with family and friends on your lawn with this game set from Nerf. The makers of the original Nerf gun have created a colorful and easy-to-use version of the original lawn darts game with soft, round darts. Containing two target hoops and four Nerf darts, this game set would be the ultimate addition to any summer holiday.
Sunshine Mall Lawn Darts
sunshine mall lawn darts
Inflatable toys like this can be set-up in minutes. Just open up the box, lay out the lawn darts mat, push some pegs into the corners to hold down if windy.
This lawn darts game has a mat that features an awesome solar system design on it, complemented by the rocket-shaped inflatable darts. Anyone who likes planets or space will certainly love this set that provides endless entertainment with a classic target-toss aim. Set up is easy thanks to the inflatable darts, and the mat itself is portable so you can take it anywhere.
Flarts Lawn Dart Games
flarts lawn dart
Place this soft lawn dartboard on the floor, and then use pegs to fix the corners. Get the whole family involved and enjoy the fun of it.
Another family favorite, the Gdaytao lawn darts game features a double-sided target board that you can carry with you wherever you go. Simply place the dartboard on any floor and get ready to aim with the inflatable tumbler darts that have an adorable shark design on them. The set includes three inflatable darts and a game board.
EastPoint Sports Lawn Dart Game with Caddy
eastpoint sports lawn dart
The Rec-Tek patent pending lawn dart design to ensures every dart always stands straight up.
The bright colors and upright dart design make this EastPoint RecTek lawn darts set a top choice for a game with family and friends. EastPoint has specifically designed their lawn darts to always stand upright, so you get the authentic dart experience without the sharp spikes. This set contains four darts, two target rings, and a carry caddy that is great for portability and storage.