Purchasing board games or toys can often be a pricey endeavour, but if you're looking for a more crafty and cost-effective way to have some fun, then these DIY games will definitely offer you some creative options.
There's often a very satisfying feeling about creating or building something straight from scratch, and these DIY games are offering arts and crafts enthusiasts a way to customize their own toys and games to their own taste. Perfect for those looking to entertain their friends and family at home without breaking the budget, these DIY games will certainly open up your imagination as to what is actually achievable to create by hand.
From larger-than-life Jenga sets built from huge wooden blocks to foosball tables made from recycled cardboard, these creative DIY games will definitely make spending some time at home worthwhile.
14 Creative DIY Games
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DIY Re-Imagined Retro Games
The DIY Lawn Twister Idea from You + Me is a Throwback to Past Times
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DIY Arctic Cardboard Playsets
Mr. Printables' Templates Make Cute Recycled Cardboard Toys
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DIY Travel Toys
Wee Mouse Tin House is Cute and Compact
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DIY Mini Tree Houses
This Creative DIY Project Demonstrates How to Make a Toy Tree House
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DIY Giant Jenga Games
Blog 'A Beautiful Mess' Teaches You How to Build Your Own Giant Jenga
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DIY Paper Box Puppets
Turn an Ordinary Pasta Box into a Fun Children's Toy with This Tutorial
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DIY Children's Toys
The Paper-Craft Models by Papero are Beautifully Complex
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Recyclable Ball Games
The Kartoni Foosball Table is Made of Cardboard and Packs Flat for Transport
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DIY Word Game Gift Wrap
This Nifty Homemade Wrapping Paper is Perfect for a Birthday Offering
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DIY Ice Cream Pinatas
The 'Oh Happy Day' Blog Shows How to Make Easy Dessert Party Decorations
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Customizable DIY Papercrafts
The Parrots Papertoy Kit Comes from the Cut and Create Site 3EyedBear
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Adorable DIY Music Makers
Create a Pitch Perfect Pair of Drums in Just a Few Simple Steps
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DIY Tossable Toys
This DIY Wooden Frisbee Adds a Little Charm to This Outdoor Activity
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DIY Plush Gamer Gear
This Tutorial Explains How to Create Custom Game Controllers
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Miniature Toy Billiards Table
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Dream-Centric Toy Guides
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Building Block Game Consoles
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Sports-Themed Board Games
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Cube Toy-Inspired Projectors
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Multifunctional Game Sets
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Discarded Toys-Created Homes
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Updated Traditional Game Experiences
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Quick-Burst Water Toys
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Park-Inspired Printable Board Games
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Casual Mini Games
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Twisted Storytelling Games
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Card Game Finders
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Hybrid Party Game Tables
Tiburon Tables Incorporate Different Aspects of Several Games
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Collaborative Creative Writing Games
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Magnetic Building Playsets
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Innovative Game Collections
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