The World*s Greatest Backyard Games: The Definitive Guide to the World*s Top Yard Games

The World's Greatest Backyard Games is the definitive book on the top yard games from six of the world's seven continents.
The book is a must-have for backyard warriors, lawn enthusiasts, and anyone interested in a spark of inspiration for a summer of competitive fun among friends.
This encyclopedia of yard games leads readers through the ins and outs of the world's 28 greatest lawn games ranging from classics such as Spain's Caliche and Native American's Cherokee marbles to newcomers such as the U.S.'s Spikeball and Ethiopia's Korbo.
The highly illustrated book features photos for each game as well as official rules, a detailed list of what's needed to play, and diagrams of the playing fields.
Readers will not only learn how to play these incredibly diverse games but will also learn of their rich histories dating back thousands of years and oftentimes hilarious backstories.

Matthew Grear is a yard games enthusiast who is quickly growing into one of the leading voices and proponents of the yard games movement.
Matthew's ballooning presence in the yard game community, as well as his social media account and website yardgamesworld.com, are positioning him as the expert in outdoor games.
He is a trusted reviewer of new games on the market and is in the process of creating the first Yard Games Showcase in Boston in the summer of 2021.