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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.

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Anyone who loves games and sports will enjoy reading about these unique histories. This book will give you an idea of the next game to get hooked on, Jordann Vigna, Spikeball National Champion 2019. As the social sporting revolution takes flight, you will need a guide to find all of the yard games the world has to offer. This is that guide, both informative and entertaining. A must-read for yard games enthusiasts. - Mike Phillips, creator of the Yard Games World Championship This engaging book is chock full of wonderful games, all of which you will want to play. It will help you set up new games on your lawn or you can use it when traveling to find locals playing these intriguing games in any destination on the planet. Teresa Rea, US Bocce Federation 2019 Gold Medal

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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.

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