The Original Cone Toss Featured on FOX6 News Milwaukee as an Outdoor Toy That Boosts Brainpower
The Original Cone Toss was recently featured on FOX6 News Milwaukee in a segment highlighting outdoor toys that combine active play with opportunities for kids to think, strategize, and build skills while having fun.
Play expert Erika Cardamone included Cone Toss in the lineup of outdoor toys that boost brainpower, highlighting a big part of what makes the game fun: there's more to every toss than simply hitting a target.
An Outdoor Game With a Strategic Twist
Cone Toss is an easy-to-learn outdoor lawn game designed to get kids, families, and friends outside and playing together.
Players toss colorful cones toward two scoring nets. Land a cone in the net to score 1 point, or hit the center square for 3 points.
But scoring is only part of the game.
If your cone lands on top of an opponent's cone, you can steal their points.
That stacking mechanic means players have decisions to make throughout the game. Do you aim for the highest-scoring target? Play it safe? Or try to land on an opponent's cone and change the score?
The first player or team to reach exactly 11 points wins—so players also have to think about their score as they get closer to the finish.
Active Play Meets Problem-Solving
Part of what makes outdoor games so engaging is that physical activity and problem-solving can happen at the same time.
Cone Toss asks players to judge distance, adjust their throws, consider the current score, and decide which target to aim for—all while moving around and competing with friends or family.
And because every toss can change the game, players have a reason to stay involved even when it isn't their turn to throw.
It's competition, movement, and strategy wrapped into one simple backyard game.
A Screen-Free Way to Get Outside
Cone Toss was created with a straightforward goal: give people another reason to get off the couch and play together.
There's no app to download, screen to watch, or complicated set of instructions to learn.
Set up the nets, grab the cones, and start tossing.
Its portable design also means the game doesn't have to stay in the backyard. Cone Toss can be packed up and brought along for beach days, camping trips, parks, picnics, family reunions, barbecues, vacations, and other outdoor adventures.
Easy to Learn, Harder to Master
Cone Toss is intentionally simple enough for new players to understand quickly.
But simple rules don't mean every game plays out the same way.
As players get more comfortable throwing the cones, they can start thinking strategically about where to aim, when to go after an opponent's points, and how to reach exactly 11 without going over.
That combination makes Cone Toss approachable for kids while still giving teens and adults plenty of reasons to get competitive.
Cone Toss on FOX6 News Milwaukee
FOX6 News Milwaukee recently featured Cone Toss in its “Outdoor Toys That Boost Brainpower” segment with play expert Erika Cardamone.
We're excited to see Cone Toss recognized as an outdoor game that gets kids moving while also giving them opportunities to aim, strategize, make decisions, and compete.
For us, that's what great play should feel like: kids aren't thinking about the skills they're using.
They're just thinking about making the next toss.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Original Cone Toss?
The Original Cone Toss is an outdoor lawn game where players toss colorful cones toward scoring nets and compete to reach exactly 11 points.
Does Cone Toss involve strategy?
Yes. In addition to choosing where to aim, players can stack a cone on top of an opponent's cone to steal their points. Players also need to reach exactly 11 points to win.
How do you score in Cone Toss?
Landing a cone in the net earns 1 point, while landing it in the center square earns 3 points. Players can also steal points by stacking a cone on top of an opponent's cone.
Where can you play Cone Toss?
Cone Toss can be played in backyards, parks, camps, beaches, tailgates, picnics, family gatherings, and other outdoor spaces with room to toss.
Is Cone Toss a screen-free activity?
Yes. Cone Toss is a completely screen-free outdoor game designed to encourage active, face-to-face play.
Is Cone Toss portable?
Yes. Cone Toss includes a portable carrying case, making it easy to bring the game to parks, beaches, campsites, vacations, and other outdoor destinations.
Where was Cone Toss featured?
The Original Cone Toss was featured on FOX6 News Milwaukee in a segment with play expert Erika Cardamone highlighting outdoor toys that boost brainpower.