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Tailgate Party Games: Flip Cup

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Flip Cup Rules:

Flip Cup is an awesome tailgate party game for a large group since you need at least 6 people to play (yes, it’s possible to play 1-on-1 but you will be hammered after a few games). So, that’s at least 3 on each team who line up on each side of a table. One end of the table is the start and the other end is the anchor. The anchors begin the game by either a toast (a chant) or via the “gentleman’s start” which is both players tap each other’s cup and then the table. Each player has a cup filled with their beverage of choice (usually beer) and the game works kind of like a relay except, rather than pass a baton, players chug the drink, place it on the edge of the table, face-up, and flick the cup from underneath so it lands mouth down and then it is the next player’s turn.

You can only use 1 hand to flip the cup (the other hand can only be used to prevent the cup from falling off the table). The cup must be touching the table when you flip it: mid-air flips are not allowed. It is also illegal to interfere with the opposing teams cups.

The aim is to be the first team to finish. For the next round, player #2 now becomes the new ‘anchor’. You can have up to 2 reserves/alternates and, officially, a ‘match’ is defined as best out of 7.

aka Taps, Flippy Cup, Tippy Cup, Boat Race, Beer On A Table Race

Equipment Required: Table, Plastic Cups, Beer

The Best Flip Cup Tables & Accessories

You need a long table to play flip cup. The more people playing, the longer the table should be. The best tables to play flip cup on are the beer pong tables–these are usually high quality, light, portable and are built to cope with lots of beer spills. Also, once you’re done with Flip Cup, you can start a few rounds of beer pong (which is always funnier when you’re drunk). You don’t really need a dedicated Flip Cup table since any long table space will do. But if you are out at the tailgate then you need a good portable table that’s sturdy and balanced.

Go Pong 8-Foot Portable Flip Cup Table

Go Pong 8-Foot Flip Cup Table

Go Pong 8-Foot Portable Folding Beer Pong / Flip Cup Table The perfect 8-Foot table for Beer Pong is also the perfect table for Flip Cup. Built to be very sturdy, with a strong aluminum frame and a water-proof (read: beer proof) melamine MDF surface it is also ultra portable, folding up to the size of a briefcase for easy transportation and storage.

  • Pros: Solid construction. Portable. Easy to Clean. Also Beer Pong table.
  • Cons: Regulation Beer Pong means it’s a low table.
  • RRP = $89.99
Flip Cup Red Plastic Cups

Flip Cup Red Plastic Cups

Bakers & Chefs Red Plastic Cups – 18 oz./240 ct. These are the cups everyone uses for playing flip cup. They are heavy duty enough to be smacked around and don’t squish when you grab them. But they are cheap enough to be disposable. Remember not to fill them to the top when playing flip cup! Just a quarter or a third is plenty if you want to last more than a few rounds.

  • RRP: $14.35 (for 240 cups)
Flip Cup Flipadelphia Shirt - Men's

Flip Cup Flipadelphia Shirt – Men’s

 

Flipadelphia Flip Cup Shirt - Ladies

Flipadelphia Flip Cup Shirt – Ladies

 

If you want to get really serious about your Flip Cup game (while not being at all serious) then grab a couple of these cool It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia shirts, dedicated to the game. You too can be the Flip Cup Legend of Flipadelphia.

Flip Cup Champion ShirtFlip Cup ShirtFlip Cup Champ ShirtFlip Cup Shirt Cafe PressFlip Cup Apron

Or this series from Cafe Press which have a heap of shirts, sweaters, hoodies and other tailgate themed gear.

Flip Cup Tips:

  • Don’t fill the cups with too much beer. No more than a third of the way up. Otherwise you won’t last many games.
  • When flipping the cup, just a light tap is enough to flip the cup properly. Too much force will make it fly into the air.
  • Control the flip – that’s the key. You don’t want to be chasing the cup around during play.
  • Learn how to intimidate your opponent. Or, make them laugh. It’s a lot harder to chug when you’re laughing.
  • Come up with a great Flip Cup chant. It makes a big difference to the fun of the game when you kick it off with a funny chant that everyone knows.
  • Flip cup gets messy since cups of alcohol end up flying through the air and there can be a lot of spill. Get a good waterproof table and don’t play on carpet!
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Tailgate Party Video: An Art & A Science

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This is a neat little report from ABC news on the evolution of the tailgate party titled Art of tailgating: Pre-game partying to the extreme. It’s a short piece about how the humble beer and burger have been replaced by extravagant tailgate gear and gourmet foods. As the host says:
“When I was in college tailgating involved a 6 pack of beer in the parking lot… now they are doing some incredible things.”

And, incredible things at these tailgates means chandeliers, barbeque alligator, jumbalaya, pastalaya, seafood dishes and incredible drinks.

There’s some awesome footage from the Washington tailgate where at least 200 boats turn up and they have the tailgate party on the water! Awesome.

But the report is best summed up by Ole Miss Tailgater Curtis Wilkie who emphasizes that the tailgate party is more like a family reunion or a class reunion.

“We may lose the game but we’ve never lost the party.” – Curtis Wilkie, Ole Miss Tailgater.

What do you think? Are you into gourmet cooking at the tailgate party or still devoted to beer, burgers and wieners? Do you have any tailgating recipes to share or some great ideas for the pre-game party? If you’re looking for inspiration, head on over to our tailgate food section which has some great tailgate food ideas, tailgate recipe book reviews as well as some delicious recipes of our own!

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Tailgate Party Video: Amazing Cornhole Tricks

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Checkout this video for some amazing Cornhole tricks ever! This is really taking one of the most popular tailgate games to the next level. Crazy stuff – especially the 109ft toss! For any of you who don’t know cornhole or haven’t played it before then this should be inspiring – or maybe frightening! The players are from team Toss.0 and they are all about playing extreme cornhole shots like shooting through a basketball hoop. Jason Vadnie was the long toss thrower, breaking what was at the time the Guinness World Record for Longest Cornhole shot ever.

There are no rules in cornhole regulating how you toss the cornhole bag but many purists believe it to be traditionally underhand. So, as you can see in the video, Jason’s shot was thrown underhand whereas the previous records of 100 and 106 feet were thrown overhand which is much easier to get distance with.

Keep an eye out on their wrist action and see how it affects the way the cornhole bag moves through the air and ultimately lands. Sometimes it bounces, sometimes it spins and other times it comes to a dead stop or it slides. All these factors affect your game of cornhole so learn how to throw the bag correctly and reap the benefits! Watch master cornhole players in videos like this one and you will soon be playing like a pro!

And note that there are a few comments in the video questioning how good these guys are in an actual match. Um, I’m going to guess they’re pretty good since they seem to have full control over exactly where they want to put the cornhole bag regardless of whether they’re throwing from a balcony, a baseball field, basketball court, a bridge or a tunnel! That’s some sweet cornhole wrist action guys!

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Tailgate Food: Deviled Eggs – 50 Great Recipes

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Eggs are very cheap, super high in protein and low in carbs making them a tailgate food staple. There are infinite things you can do with them and, apart from having a grilled one on top of a burger, one of my favorites is deviled eggs. They make a perfect snack, can be plain or spicy, simple or inventive. In fact, some deviled eggs recipes are so tasty that you could easily eat 10 in one sitting.

Deviled Eggs are definitely one of the most easy and satisfying tailgate recipes you can take to the parking lot. You’ll be surprised how quickly you can make them and even more surprised how quickly they disappear on game day!

For those of you who have never made Deviled Eggs before, here’s a very simple (but delicious) recipe to start you off. Remember that you can be very playful with the recipe and add or subtract things to your liking (like Tabasco Sauce for example).

For those who want to get a little more adventurous with their tailgate food then I highly recommend Deviled Eggs: 50 Recipes from Simple to Sassy by Debbie Moose. No stranger to the tailgate lifestyle herself, Debbie has put together 50 great recipes from the classic, to the exotic and to the painful (read: chilies, wasabi and jerk seasoning!).

Oh, and don’t forget to get yourself a good quality Deviled Egg Tray.

Simple Deviled Egg Recipe

Ingredients:

See – it’s already looking so simple! Just 5 ingredients so far! And remember, if you want to get inventive you can simply chop and change this recipe. Instead of American mustard, try Dijon. Add some dill or Tabasco sauce. I’m sure you’ve already decided you’re putting bacon bits on top!

Method:

  1. Place eggs evenly in a large saucepan and pour enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 9 minutes. When eggs have cooked, cool them by placing them in a bowl of ice-cold water.
  2. When the eggs have cooled, peel them and cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and mash them until smooth and then mix in the mayo, mustard, salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag. If you don’t have a piping bag, improvise by using a Ziploc Bag and snip the corner out. Squeeze (or ‘pipe’) the yolk mixture into the empty egg white halves where the yolk previously lived.

So simple yet so tasty! If you really want to complicate things a little more then sprinkle a little paprika for garnish. And if you want to go even further, then get your hands on a copy of Debbie’s book Deviled Eggs: 50 Recipes! Is this the perfect tailgate food? Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below – perhaps you have a favorite take on the recipe that you’d like to share!

Tailgate Food - Deviled Eggs: 50 Recipes

Deviled Eggs: 50 Recipes

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Tailgate Party Games: Washer Toss

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The great thing about washer toss is that you can play it anywhere–you don’t need stakes or a sand pit: just 10 feet of space. Anyone can learn how to play as there really isn’t much to the rules. It just takes some time to develop the technique which is half the fun.

Washer Toss Rules:

Basically, in washer toss, players must toss metal washers toward a hole in a box. There are 3 ways you can play the game which allows for different skill levels: Tub, Flat or Slanted. Increasing or reducing the distance between the boxes controls the level of challenge but the official distance between boxes is 30 feet (which has usually been pre-measured using a string attached to the front of the box).

Pitching is normally done underhand from behind or next to one of the boxes with the aim to toss the washer at the opposite box. The second team to throw can rebut any points (or ‘wash out’) from the first team and add to their total. 3-points for a washer in the cup (a ‘non-rebutted ringer’); 1-point for a non-rebutted washer inside the box. First to 21 wins.

It’s very easy to build your own set but considering you can buy a good quality, lightweight unit for less than $50 it’s probably not worth the hassle, especially since many are made from molded plastic (which I’m assuming most people don’t have the industrial tools to do at home).
Standard Box size for one-hole washers is 16 X 16 X 4 inches. Standard cup is 4.5 inches in diameter & 5 inches high.

aka Washer Pitch, Holeyboard, Portuguese Horshoes, Washers

For: Singles, Doubles, Triples etc.

Equipment Required: 2 x Washer Boxes; Carpet; Pipe; 4 x Washes; scoreboard; drink holder

Look For:

  • High quality, weather-proof game boards (like polypropylene) that resist sun-damage and is water-proof.
  • Quality landing surface which provides grip for the washers and reduces impact noise (like rubber or felt).
  • Stable, well built design that prevents movement during play.
  • Versatility – can it be played Tub (easier, for beginners as you aren’t trying to land it on the surface), Slanted (a fun variation that requires a different technique), Flat (traditional)?
  • Storage, portability (does it fold up and come with a carry-bag?)

 The Best Washer Toss Sets

Washer Toss Premium GoSports

Washer Toss Set – GoSports

GoSports make a bunch of different Washer Toss Games which are all perfect for Tailgate Parties, and most sell  for under $50. They are hand-made with quality materials (like Birchwood) and built for durability and come fully assembled. All the joints are screwed and counter-sunk with trim head screws and they are built for use outdoors. They are regulation 16-inch x 16-inches and include painted washers.  The boxes are hand stained with a clear stain, leaving the grain of the wood visible and meaning that you can custom the washer boxes with your team’s logo. The inside bases are carpeted for friction. The retractable rope handles make it portable and storage is easy with the built in clips. Washer Toss Games include instructions as well. The washers that come with the set are power-coated for durability.

  • Pros: Durable, quality set. Portable. Affordable.
  • Cons: No customized.
Octagon Washer Pitching Washer Toss Horseshoes Game

Octagon Washer Pitching Washer Toss Horseshoes Game

Ohio Games Washer Toss A beautiful Octagonal set from Ohio games with strong build construction and light-weight materials as well as gate-hooks for safe storage and durable rope handles for portability. The wood is sourced from kiln-dried 2x4s and clear stained for weather-proofing. All joints are strengthened with indoor/outdoors glue glue for added durability. The idea behind the octagonal construction is to increase the challenge with you are playing at regulation 30feet. The washer boxes are 15-inch x 15-inches, meaning they are slightly smaller than regulation and require a high amount of skill to use. The washers are not powder-coated: they are yellow and silver zinc which means paint won’t chip and won’t need repainting though they won’t be as durable as other quality powder-coated washers.

  • Pros: Well Built.
  • Cons: Not true regulation 16×16.
Hole Slant Washer Pitching Washer Toss Horseshoes Game

Hole Slant Washer Pitching Washer Toss Horseshoes Game

Ohio Games Slant Washer Toss Another interesting innovation in Washer Toss from Ohio games, the slant-version is fully carpeted measuring 12″x18″ with a 4-inch incline and 4-inch PVC hole. The frame is plywood and parts are glued, nailed as well as stapled for added strength. The wood elements are stained for weather-proofing and the carpet is out-door proof. Slant Washer Toss is more difficult since the washers must land on the playing space which isn’t bordered by walls that will help keep the washers in play. For some this is only possible at 20 feet but more die-hard players can opt for 30 feet playing space.

  • Pros: Well built. More challenge.
  • Cons: Not so portable.
River City Washer Toss

River City Washer Toss

RiverCity Washers Molded Plastic A virtually indestructible Washer Toss set from River City since it’s made out of molded plastic. This means it truly is a weather-proof board but is also light-weight and stackable. The washers that come with the set (4 red and 4 white) are rubber-coated and have added texture for grip. The boards are slant-style and non-regulation 21.5 x 18.5 inches.

  • Pros: Truly weather proof and almost unbreakable. Will last forever.
  • Cons: Not regulation. Expensive.
  • RRP = $94.95
Back Door Sports Ultimate Washer Game

Back Door Sports Ultimate Washer Game

Back Door Sports Ultimate Washer Game A super cool looking Washer Toss set with a great design that enables you to play all three different versions of the game: slant, tub or flat. It’s a nice looking grey & black and made from thick, molded polypropylene so it is truly weather-proof and durable. The landing surface is industrial felt which means good grip for the washers and less clanging as they hit the surface. The legs are made from quality steel and are rubber coated so the set is sturdy and won’t move around during play. The washers are, however, not as durable and long lasting. Lucky these are easily replaced!

  • Pros: Quality materials. Durable and weather-proof. Versatile. Great price.
  • Cons: Washers imperfect.
3 Hole Washer Toss Boards Game

3 Hole Washer Toss Boards Game

Ohio Washer Games 3 Hole Washer Toss Boards This great set has three holes for added difficulty and gameplay. It’s the same quality construction as the other Ohio Washer Games sets with glued, nailed and stapled joints and carpet. This box is also extra-supported with cross-braces. It’s regulation 12-inch x 32-inches and includes rope handles for easy transport though it doesn’t include the string on the front which allows quick measuring of the regulation distance required between the boards.

  • Pros: Well built. Hand made in the USA.
  • Cons: Relatively Expensive (but it’s handmade!)
  • RRP = $69.99
Triumph Sports 2-in-1 3 Hole Bags and Washer Toss Combo

Triumph Sports 2-in-1 3 Hole Bags and Washer Toss Combo

Triumph 2-in-1, 3 Hole Bag Toss & Washer Toss Great little set from Triumph that combines a 3 Hole Washer Toss with a 3 Hole Cornhole. It’s easily converted simply by using a different pitching weapon: bag or washer. The nice thing about the set is the color coded holes which you can use for different point systems. Another great feature is the netting in the holes to catch the washers which many sets seem to be missing for some reason! It’s a very light, portable and packable set and has a really great price as well.

  • Pros: Versatile. Well made.
  • Cons: Not regulation.

2-Hole Washer Toss

2-Hole Rectangle Washer Game is the more challenging version of the single-hole version of washer toss. The 2-hole requires you to pitch the washer into the smaller, 3-inch tube in the rear. The rectangle shape and larger size means that it is easier to play on this set than a regulation set. So it’s great for beginners or younger folk. At the same time, there is more challenge attempting to get the washer into the 2nd hole. Same great construction as all Washer Toss Games sets.

  • Pros: Great construction. Different gameplay.
  • Cons: Not regulation.

2 Hole Octagon Washer Game is an upgraded version of the original washer toss game, with the added challenge of a 3-inch pipe which sits behind the standard 4-inch essentially giving you a smaller space to aim the washers into. The materials and build quality are the same as the standard washer toss game from the same company. Washer Toss Games also have a Single Hole Octagonal version of the set which is cheaper.

  • Pros:Durable, quality set. Portable. Added challenge.
  • Cons: More expensive than the standard set.

The Best Washers For Washer Toss

When you’re playing washer toss it’s perfectly natural for the washers to get chipped and scratched. The best ones should last quite a few games before you have to replace them though and these tend to be powder-coated. Cheaper washers will simply be painted. Always make sure your washers have a consistent weight. It’s when they start to bend that you need to look for some replacements! Or get some in great colors so you can have more players!

River City Pitching Washers For Washer Toss

River City Pitching Washers For Washer Toss

RiverCity Pitching Replacement Washers River City makes some of the best Washer Toss washers around. They’re grade-5 hardened rolled steel with a consistent weight and are powdercoated. They are always regulation 2.5 inches in diameter and come in all sorts of colors: yellow, orange, blue, white, pink, purple. As a bonus they are shipped to you in a collectible storage tin which also includes instructions.
RRP = $18.95 for 8 (in 2 colors)

Washer Toss Tips:

  • Learn how to hold the washer correctly. The right grip is your first step to a good toss.
  • To achieve correct grip, wrap your pointer finger and thumb around the washer’s edge. Rest your middle finger underneath to hold it in place during the toss.
  • When you toss the washer, the best technique produces a steady flight where the washer doesn’t wobble.
  • Correct pitching/tossing is achieved by keeping the movement of your arm on a straight plane toward the washer box.
  • When you release the washer, do so from the hip area and make keeping a straight arm movement and following through toward the target. The pointer finger should be the last digit to touch the washer as you release.
  • The angle of the washer during your toss affects how the washer lands on the washer toss box. Pitching it from a more horizontal plane will cause the washer to move more on landing than if you were holding it on a more vertical plane. A steeper, vertical angle will cause the washer to stop dead, or ‘sit’, when it hits the washer box.

I hope these washer toss tips help you! Leave a comment below if you have any tips for washer toss gameplay of your own or if you have any great tailgate party experiences playing the game that you’d like to share!

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Tailgate Party Games: Ladder Toss

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Ladder Toss Rules:

Ladder Toss (or Testicle Toss as it’s known as in some parts) is played by throwing two balls connected by a string (a ‘bola’) at a ladder with three rungs. Each rung has a different point value (usually 1, 2 and 3 from top to bottom). The awesome thing about ladder toss is that you can play either offensively (by aiming to get the highest points in a round) or defensively (by knocking your opponent’s bolas off the ladder).

Ladder Toss combines skill with luck since you often don’t know what’s going to happen to the bola as it’s spinning around the ladders. So it tends to be a very evenly matched game no matter who the opponent since bolas can be knocked off, fall off or bounce up into the ladder for a winning shot.

The first to 21 points is the winner.

aka Ladder Ball, Football Toss, Balls Awesome, Hillbilly Golf, Testicle Toss, Ghetto Golf, Dog Balls, Lasso Golf, Dangle Ball, Sling Nuts.

For: Singles (but you can have more than just two teams if you have more Bolas)

Equipment Required: Two ladders, 6 bolas, scoreboard, drink holder.

Look For:

  • Robust sets made from thick PVC (or similar materials).
  • Look for Bolas that have weight and can bounce (real golf balls as opposed to foam) – you want to be able to play bounce shots.
  • The more colors of Bolas you have, the more people can play!
  • Bolas made from rubber hurt less when they hit you…
  • Portability and easy set-up is important.

The Best Ladder Toss Sets

GoSports Premium Ladder Toss Game with 6 Bolos and Carrying Case

GoSports Premium Ladder Toss Game with 6 Bolos and Carrying Case

Go Pong Premium Ladder Toss Game The Go Pong Premium Ladder Toss set is the best set on the market by far. It’s a complete set with weather proof targets, 6 Bolas (3 red, 3 blue) a zip up carry case, as well as instructions. It’s very well designed for super quick set-up (many of the joints are pre-glued) and is a very robust set with 2.5mm PVC so the targets can withstand any strength of toss. The bolas are also really robust, being made from real golf balls connected by high density woven nylon that ensure they will securely wrap around the targets. This is a set that can withstand a lot of wear and tear and will last for years.

  • Pros: Very sturdy. High Quality. Weather-proof. Easy Set-Up. Portable.
  • Cons: No Cons!
Ladder Golf Double Tournament Game with 2 Sets of Bolas

Ladder Golf Double Tournament Game with 2 Sets of Bolas

Official Ladder Golf Double Ladder Ball Game A beautiful Ladder Toss set made of solid hardwood with brass hardware and durable unbreakable rungs–it’s designed to last a lifetime. Assembly is relatively easy due to the over-sized 1 piece knobs. Each set of bolas is made of real golf balls with unique brass inserts and joined with premium nylon rope. It’s an expensive set, but it’s also a very classy one.

  • Pros: Very nice looking set. Virtually unbreakable. Robust. Quality.
  • Cons: Expensive

 

Franklin Golf Toss Game

Franklin Golf Toss Tailgate Party Game

Franklin Sports Golf Toss Game A very affordable and reasonable quality set that includes a messenger-style carry bag for convenient portability. The targets are made from PVC and the bolas connected with rope. The set isn’t designed for the die-hard Ladder Toss player; it’s designed for those who need something portable to bring to the Tailgate Party that sits in the trunk, ready to dust off and quickly set up for a few games.

  • Pros: Includes everything you need. Portable. Affordable.
  • Cons: Not great quality. Not as robust as other sets.
Blongo Ball Complete Ladder Toss Game Set

Blongo Ball Complete Ladder Toss Game Set

Blongo Ball Complete Game Set This is a patented version of Ladder Toss designed by Mike Long. It has become one of the most popular sets because it’s high quality, USA built. The rungs are made from thick plastic and the bolas are real golf balls. If you play on grass the set includes a stake which you can pin the targets into the ground with for added sturdiness. It’s not as robust as the Go Pong but it’s a fine set for the recreational player.

  • Pros: Sturdy. Complete set. Quality PVC.
  • Cons: The joints aren’t glued.

    Triumph Sports Trio Toss - Ladder Toss, Bag Toss, and Washer Toss

    Triumph Sports Trio Toss – Ladder Toss, Bag Toss, and Washer Toss

Triumph Sports Trio Toss, Bag Toss / Ladder Toss / Washer Toss This is a great set and a fantastic idea. Three-in-one Ladder Toss, Washer Toss and Cornhole! Definitely not for the tailgate game purists but fantastic for the recreational players who need something portable and versatile that can satisfy the gaming tastes of several people at the tailgate party. It’s surprisingly well-built with sturdy bases that won’t get knocked over during play. It’s very easy to set up and equally easy to take apart for storage (the pieces velcro together for a tight, secure fit)

  • Pros: 3 games in 1. Sturdy. Portable. Value for money.
  • Cons: Not regulation.
Maranda Enterprises Metal Ladderball Game

Maranda Enterprises Metal Ladderball Game

Maranda Enterprises Metal Ladderball Game One of the only Ladder Toss sets made of metal instead of plastic, the Maranda is very robust and won’t fall apart. Bolas are included in the set but are made of soft plastic for safety. Also included are instructions and a canvas carry bag. It’s very easy to set up and would definitely be worth getting a pair of golf-ball bolas for more bounce.

  • Pros: Robust construction. Steel ladders won’t fall apart. Carry bag.
  • Cons: Soft plastic bolas.

Ladder Toss Bolas

Remember, the more bolas you have, the more people can play! It’s definitely best to get bolas that have some bounce since it adds another element of skill (or randomness) to the game. Golf balls are usually best but these hurt if they hit you so some companies sell bouncy rubber bolas.

Ladder Golf Bola Set

Ladder Golf Bola Set

Ladder Golf Bolas If you are looking for a spare set of Ladder Toss Bolas for extra players, or as a replacement for lost/broken bolas then the best company is Ladder Golf. They sell a large variety of different colored bolas like pink, silver, blue, purple, red, green, black, yellow, white and orange so pick your favorite color! Every player can have their own set. These are real golf balls with specially designed brass inserts and tied with premium nylon rope.

Maranda Enterprises 6 Pack Ladderball Bolas

Maranda Enterprises 6 Pack Ladderball Bolas

Maranda Enterprises 6 Pack Ladderball Bolas These are high quality, durable bolas made for safety. They are designed to have a similar feel to golf-balls but at the end of the day, they aren’t regulation golf-balls. They are, however, great quality, and a good replacement set.

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Tailgate Food: 10 Quick & Easy Tailgate Foods For The Lazy

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Not everyone wants to be a gourmet Tailgate Party chef. Lucky there are some great tasting, super-quick, pre-made options for those of us who want to focus on the game, the beer and everything other than food preparation! Bring any (or all) of these tailgate foods to the party and you will be a hero. Most of these can be heated in a conventional oven in less than 20 minutes which is perfect for homegating. If you are heading off to a tailgate party then pre-heat the food at home and take them to the game in a quality hot/cold food carrier like the Picnic Plus Entertainer. Alternatively (or as well) a portable 12V stove–like the RoadPro 12-Volt Portable Stove–in the car means you can heat the snacks via the 12v while out at the parking lot.

10 Quick & Easy Tailgate Foods For The Lazy

White Meat Chicken Egg Rolls - Tailgate Food

White Meat Chicken Egg Rolls

1. White Meat Chicken Egg Rolls with Sweet and Sour Sauce Mmm. Take it from me, these are very tasty. The amount of meat is generous, the egg roll wrappers get really crunchy in the oven and the sweet and sour sauce is delicious.
Conventional Oven–>(1) Preheat oven to 400°F.(2) Place egg rolls on baking sheet.(3) Bake 18 to 20 minutes.

  • RRP = $10.25

 

Pan-Seared Pork Potstickers with Sweet Soy Sauce

Pan-Seared Pork Potstickers

2. Pan-Seared Pork Potstickers with Sweet Soy Sauce If you’re a fan of potstickers you’ll love these. They’re a generous size and taste great – easily as good if not better than you’ll get at the local Chinese. They recommend you microwave the potstickers but I like to pan fry them for about 10 minutes then throw in some water into the pan to steam them (with the lid on) until the water evaporates. That way the bottom gets really crunchy.
Microwave–>(1) Place un-opened bag of potstickers in microwave on microwave-safe plate.(2) Cook on HIGH (100% power) 1 1/2 – 2 minutes.

  • RRP = $10.25

 

Crispy Chicken Breast Strips

Crispy Chicken Breast Strips

3. Crispy Chicken Breast Strips Always a staple at my tailgate parties the crispy chicken breast strips are good on their own (with your favorite sauce of course) or cut up into bite sized pieces and mixed with a salad, or in a wrap, bun or two slices of bread. Totally versatile and totally delicious. Do not ever forget to bring crispy chicken strips when you’re looking for great tailgate food!
Conventional Oven–>(1) Preheat oven to 400°F.(2) Place strips on baking sheet.(3) Bake 20 minutes; turn strips over halfway through baking time.

  • RRP = $15.98

 

Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza Tailgate Food

Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza

4. Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza Pizza is great tailgate food. Well, pizza is great food anywhere. But you need to have a tasty one with good meats, quality cheese and a crust that is soft on the inside but crispy on the outside. This one is even nice when it’s cold. Buy a few because you’ll probably need one each.
Conventional Oven–>(1) Preheat oven to 425°F.(2) Remove plastic wrap from pizza.(3) Place pizza on baking sheet on center rack of oven.(4) Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown

  • RRP = $4.99

 

Omaha Steaks Lobster Bisque

Omaha Steaks Lobster Bisque

5. Omaha Steaks Lobster Bisque A great tasting Lobster Bisque that you can water-down to make it go further. Most people don’t think of Lobster Bisque when they’re considering tailgate food but it’s an easy, hearty meal that stays warm and tastes great. The Omaha Steaks Bisque combines the flavors of lobster, onion with a hint of sherry. Simply heat it up, pour it into a good quality Thermos Leak-Proof Food Jar and you’re ready to go!

  • RRP = $34.99 (pack of four x 16oz)

 

Football Shaped Oreo Cookies

Football Shaped Oreo Cookies

6. Football Shaped Oreo Cookies If you like tailgating and you like football and if you also happen to like oreo cookies… well, then I guess this is the perfect tailgate food for you! Oreos definitely taste better during the football season when they’re shaped like footballs!

  • RRP = $32.01 (pack of 6)

 

Omaha Steaks Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Omaha Steaks Stuffed Baked Potatoes

7. Omaha Steaks Stuffed Baked Potatoes These are good quality, great tasting baked potatoes from Omaha Steaks. As a tailgate food they work extremely well since they keep longer than other foods post-heating–plus there’s bacon in ’em! Each baked potato shell is delicately filled with whipped potatoes, real sour cream, perfectly aged cheddar cheese, bacon bits and chives. Simply heat and serve.

  • RRP = $14.99

 

Omaha Steaks Gourmet Burgers

Omaha Steaks Gourmet Burgers

8. Omaha Steaks Gourmet Burgers Ok, so you got yourself a good quality tailgate grill and now you need the best quality meat to cook on it? Look no further than Omaha Streaks Gourmet Burgers. Yes you’ll have to do some cooking and maybe some burger-assembling too. But at least you won’t have to make your mince or press it. And, seriously, a burger is an essential tailgate food for everyone. Probably even vegetarians.

  • RRP = $13 (8 x 4 oz. )

 

100 Precooked Bacon Slices

100 Precooked Bacon Slices

9. 100 Precooked Bacon Slices This should really have a post all of its own. The importance of the existence of 100 Precooked Bacon Slices cannot be understated. This is basically meat candy. Forget chips. Forget everything. This is 100 slices of precooked bacon! 30 seconds in the microwave or a bit longer in the broiler and you’re done. This is from Omaha Steaks so you know it’s tasty. There’s no chemical taste in these – just pure, unadulterated bacon slices. You will be the most popular person at the tailgate party.

  • RRP = $39.99 (come in smaller packets of 50 and 20 but… you wouldn’t need any less than 100 would you?)

 

Astronaut Ice Cream Neapolitan

Astronaut Ice Cream

10. Astronaut Ice Cream Neapolitan Who doesn’t like ice-cream?! And who doesn’t want to be an astronaut when they grow up? With Astronaut Ice Cream you can eat like an astronaut. I love taking this to tailgate parties–definitely not your conventional tailgate food but it’s always a hit. So delicious and melts in your mouth (not all over the table, your arms or the dashboard!). Introducing people to Astronaut Ice-cream is the best ice-breaker and usually makes you a friend for life (yes, some people haven’t tried this stuff!)

  • RRP = $22.40 (pack of 10)

 

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