Understanding the Outdoor Games Category
The Outdoor Games category, identified by the numeric ID 499846, falls under the Sporting Goods hierarchy. It is designed for equipment and sets intended for recreational play in backyards, parks, or open outdoor spaces.
Included Product Types
This category includes a wide variety of lawn, toss, and active recreational games. Examples from the US market include:
- Toss games such as cornhole, ladder toss, and washer toss.
- Backyard games like wooden yard dice, oversized dominoes, and giant connect-in-a-row sets.
- Skill-based games like axe throwing sets, ring swing games, and ball toss sets.
- Active group games like Kan Jam or Slammo sets.
What Does Not Belong Here
If your items belong to neighbouring categories in the Sporting Goods tree, use those instead. For instance, do not list hiking gear under Outdoor Games; use Camping & Hiking. Equipment for Fishing, Cycling, or Golf should be placed in their respective specific categories. Similarly, items meant for water-based activities belong in Boating & Water Sports, and items for winter activities belong in Winter Sports & Activities.
Choosing Subcategories
Always select the most specific subcategory available, such as Badminton, Pickleball, or Disc Golf, if your product fits these narrower descriptions. Using a highly specific subcategory helps Google better understand your inventory compared to using this general parent category.
Feed Implementation
To classify your products, use either the ID 499846 or the path: Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Outdoor Games. While the google_product_category attribute is optional, providing it prevents Google from miscategorizing your items. Remember that product_type is for your internal use and does not replace this required taxonomy field.