Classic toys like chess and jenga are being super sized for backyard fun.

Everyone has played a game of checkers, chess or jenga. But who's played a game of chess outdoors with pieces the size of barstools? Or who's played jenga with wood pieces the size of 2 by 4's? The clich? adage "bigger is better" seems appropriate. For a fun and unique twist on classic favorites, try playing gigantic versions of popular games like giant jenga and giant chess.

Imagine most backyards ? most have a lawn, those with kids some activity toys, some have trampolines, others have pools and hot tubs, but how many have a monster sized giant chess set or a humungous game of giant jenga? Not too many will have it and that makes it exclusive and unique.

Giant Jenga is a lot simple than giant chess. Giant Jenga is played just like the original game, except for the pieces are larger and hence the name giant jenga. Jenga is a game where blocks of wood are stacked on top of each other, usually three across. Each new layer in the stack is arranged perpendicular to the stack below it. After all of the pieces are stacked players take turns pulling out blocks. You can only pull out one block you can't touch or alter any of the other blocks while removing your piece. The point is to pull out your piece or block without the tower falling down. After pulling out your piece or block you place it on the very top of the stack or giant jenga tower. The player who causes the tower to fall loses.

Jenga is a popular game among kids as well as teens and adults. It's also a popular party game. Jenga was featured on television in 2004 on an episode of Mark Cuban's ABC show "The Benefactor" a reality show where contestants played a game of Jenga on the first episode. Two contestants at the end of the episode played a game of Jenga to determine who would be eliminated. Jenga had the spotlight. Now you can have it mega-sized in your backyard as giant jenga. Giant jenga should have a place with trampolines, climbing frames and other activity toys in the backyard.

Chess is one of the oldest and most popular games. Played around the world, had in tournaments and school clubs around the globe, chess isn't new to anyone one. Giant chess gives the old game a new, fun way to play. Kids can enjoy learning how to play. The whole family can get involved in playing chess. With large pieces and playing mat everyone can get involved in the game and kids love moving the pieces. Giant chess gives a new perspective on the game. It's the perfect excuse to be outdoors and play with something intellectual and different. Chess has received high publicity on television and the big screen.

Giant jenga and giant chess are just a couple examples of activity toys that are unique, fun, engaging and interactive. Other activity toys like trampolines, playsets, sandpits and climbing frames provide children with opportunities to play outdoors in engaging and social environments. A game of giant chess enhances the intellect and sharpens mental abilities. A round of giant jenga helps with coordination and motor skills. Giant chess also allows for more than just 2 players to play, as the whole the family can get involved. Giant chess and giant jenga are unique, fun and fresh activity toys to have in the backyard. There is an also a degree of exclusiveness due in major part to the fact that not a whole lot backyards have a set of giant chess or giant jenga.

About the author:

Rick Laurensen writes for 10x Marketing. To see giant jenga and giant chess sets and other activity toys visit www.JustOutdoorToys.co.uk