Ladder Toss: The Tailgate Classic Nobody Can Put Down

Ladder toss goes by many names — ladder golf, bolas, blongo ball — and its exact origin is a bit of campfire legend, with stories ranging from cowboys tossing tangled ropes to tailgaters inventing it in parking lots.

The rules are wonderfully simple: throw your bola (two balls joined by a cord) and wrap it around one of three rungs, each worth different points. The top rung is the risky, high-reward target.

It rewards a little skill without ever feeling unfair, which keeps groups coming back for "just one more round." Giant Ladder Toss is $15 per event.