Charleston is also the land of the best beaches on the planet.
There are so many things you can do on the beach. You can read. You can body surf. You can drink Coronas. You can lay on a sand bar with your cousin. Or you can challenge your loved ones to a little friendly competition by playing games. Actual games, not mind games. I already play those with my mother.
If you are headed off to enjoy the beach and our rising ocean levels this summer, let me help you decide which beach games you should play.
5. Disc Slam/Kan Jam
The point of this game is to throw a frisbee into a trashcan that has a slit cut into the side. And people can smack your frisbee out of the air before it hits the target.
Why this game sucks: I don’t like frisbees on the beach. Most people suck at frisbee, and the beach is a windy place. My face does not appreciate your fribee fun.
4. Bocce
Bocce is a good game to play when you really just want to hold a beer and pretend to look busy. Bocce enthusiasts like to read the course. Is the sand uneven? Is there a slope? What’s lie of the ball? Oh God, bocce is golf. No wonder it’s a borefest.
Why this game semi-sucks: Bocce balls are heavy. Carrying them to the beach along with my chair, cooler, umbrella, towels, cocktails, boogie board, shovels…shoulder dislocating.
3. Corn Hole
Maybe it’s the name, but something about this game screams trashy. If you have appliances in your front yard, you totally have corn hole in your back yard.
You throw a bean bag into a hole. Easy peasy.
Why this game is okay: Requires very little skill, and your kids can play it. Also, you can scream “GET IN MY HOLE!” when you toss.
2. Ladder ball
Toss a bola (rope with two balls attached at each end) onto a three ring ladder. You get points by getting your bola to wrap around or hang from a rung. Top rung is three points, middle is two, bottom is one.
Why this game is fun: Bolas look like testicles. Teabagging jokes abound.
1. Pro Kadima
Hit a rubber ball with a paddle. Spank each others for giggles. And you get a lot of exercise chasing that little blue ball.
Why this game is the best: It’s like tennis. Tennis is the best sport ever conceived. Obviously. And I’m very good at it. Pro Kadima CHAMPION!
Me and my nephew Grumpy Grant. Luv him.
What beach games do you like to play? What cheesy double entendres do you yell while playing? Have you ever come to blows during beach competition? (I said blows)
