Backyard Games stamps are recognized with  eight designs, consisting of

Badminton,
Bocce,
Cornhole,
Croquet,
Flying disc,
Horseshoes,
Tetherball
A variation on pick-up baseball

Badminton started in India and became popular in England. It came to the United States by way of Canada. Supposedly the game originated from a game called “Poona” that was played in India. The first Poona Club was established in Bath, England in 1873.

The name Badminton comes from the country estate of Duke of Beaufort in England. The estate called Badminton house was near the village of Badminton in Gloucestershire. The first real American impetus of the game came from the return of soldiers from WWI. Officers became acquainted with the game in England and brought it home to Canada and the US. Badminton became an Olympic sport in 1992.

It can be played indoors or outdoors, singles or doubles. The game requires quick reflexes, finesse and good conditioned players.