Sticks, Stones & Pinecones: Games to Play in Nature

Sticks, Stones & Pinecones: Games to Play in NatureSticks, Stones & Pinecones 37 Screen Free Games for the Great Outdoors Play classic and creative games anywhere in the tent, around the campfire, at the park, or on the trail using only foraged, natural materials! Sticks, Stones & Pinecones is a portable, beautifully illustrated guide featuring 37 timeless games and riddles designed for outdoor play and family fun. From Checkers and Mancala to Snakes and Ladders and inventive new favorites, every game

Sticks, Stones & Pinecones – 37 Screen-Free Games for the Great Outdoors

Play classic and creative games anywhere — in the tent, around the campfire, at the park, or on the trail — using only foraged, natural materials! Sticks, Stones & Pinecones is a portable, beautifully illustrated guide featuring 37 timeless games and riddles designed for outdoor play and family fun.

From Checkers and Mancala to Snakes and Ladders and inventive new favorites, every game is easy to set up using simple items like pinecones, pebbles, sand, and leaves — no plastic pieces or screens required. Perfect for all ages, these games encourage creativity, connection, and a return to hands-on play.

Whether you’re camping, road-tripping, or spending a lazy afternoon in the backyard, this book offers simple-to-learn, endlessly replayable games that bring people together. Organized by single-player, two-player, and group games, it includes both ancient classics and original new challenges, all tested and approved by real families outdoors.

Why ODSS Recommends It:

• Screen-free fun for families, campers, and classrooms

• Encourages outdoor play and sustainable creativity

• 37 classic and original games, from quick challenges to strategy favorites

• Perfect for camping trips, road trips, or backyard gatherings

• A terrific gift for families, teachers, and nature lovers