Horseshoes & toss games

Horseshoes, ladder toss, washers, Kan Jam-style disc games, ring toss and safe lawn darts.

HorseshoesShoes, stakes and pits Ladder toss & washersBolas and pits

Disc & ring tossFlying disc yard games

Horseshoes

Buying guideHorseshoe Pit Dimensions, Pitching Distance and Scoring

Horseshoes

Regulation horseshoe stake distance and height, foul lines for adults and juniors, shoe weight, how to build a pit and how to score ringers and shoes in count.

ComparisonSteel vs Plastic Horseshoe Sets

Choose a horseshoe set

Compare NHPA-style steel pitching shoes with lightweight recreational plastic sets by playing format, weight, court setup and the players who can handle each kit.

Horseshoes & toss games

Ladder toss & washers

ComparisonHorseshoes vs Washer Toss

Target games

Compare horseshoe and washer-toss layouts, equipment and published distances to choose a target game that fits your yard and preferred setup.

Buying guideLadder Toss Rules, Distance and Scoring

Ladder toss

How to set up and score ladder toss (ladder golf): ladder distance, bola throws, rung points, exact-21 scoring and what to look for in a set.

Buying guideWasher Toss Rules

Washers

Learn the International Association of Washer Players' cup-and-pit rules, 25-foot layout, round scoring and the rule variations to agree before backyard play.