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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Minimalist Play Furniture
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Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
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Building Block Board Games
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Inclusively Designed Chess Sets
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Gaming-First Furniture Collections
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Puzzle-Style Soccer Ball Kits
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Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Board Game Furniture Innovations
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Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
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DIY Life-Size Tanks
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Alcohol-Centered Board Games
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Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools
The Kinold Styrofoam Stools by Jiwon Jung are Inherently Lightweight
Gen Z Crafting Events
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DIY Plant Decor Kits
The Lee Valley Make It Yourself Plant Stand Kit Encourages Creativity
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
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Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games
Hasbro Transforms a Classic with the Monopoly Board Crawl
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables
The 'FoldPlay' Folding Table Works Anywhere in the House
Multi-Benefit Enrichment Toys
The Pupsicle by Wood is a Nourishing, Stimulating Treat for Dogs
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Faux Christmas Candle Kits
LEGO Unveils its Festive Christmas Table Decoration Set
Ambient Tabletop Gamer Lights
The Bowio Game Light Brightens Up Tabletops and More
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Financial Literacy Board Games
Chime Launches a Gamified Financial Literacy Initiative
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Playful-Focused Polish Homes
Znamy się Designs a New Home in Poland Inspired by Wooden Blocks
Dog-Friendly Board Games
The Dog’s Best Friend Game Incorporates Enrichment and Training
Festive Trivia Games
'Yule Never Guess' is a Fun, Challenging Christmas Trivia Game
Digital Board Game Tables
The Arena from Game Theory Tables Enables Smart Tabletop Gaming
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons
Playfool Designed the Forest Crayon Made From Real Wood
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
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Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Vibrant Organizational Tools
Great Jones and Character Launch a Colorful Pegboard Set
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Stylish At-Home Workout Lines
IKEA's Home Workout Collection Blends Seamlessly into the Home
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
Interactive Connecting Word Games
The New York Times Introduces the Strands Game
Intelligent Portable Board Games
Kai Xia Designs the EIFplay Chessboard with a Digital Approach
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Miniature Toy Billiards Table
Golden Eye Designs a LEGO Vintage Billiards Table
Pelata Wooden Toy Collections
Finnish Design Shop Unveils the Pelata Collection of Toys
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets
MAGNA-TILES® Affirms Itself as a Leader in Educational Toys
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
3D Toy Puzzle Castles
LEGO Creates the Disney Castle Kit to Celebrate its 100th Anniversary
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Cozy Meditative Digital Games
The Simpler Times Game Creates a Peaceful Ambiance for Players
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Updated Traditional Game Experiences
Admiral Clash Reimagines Battleship in New Angle
Boozy Backyard Games
Beer Darts is an Engaging Spin on Traditional Backyard Games
Park-Inspired Printable Board Games
Studio Ghibli Unveils the Ghibli Park Board Game
Plush-Themed Party Games
What Do You Meme? Launches a Squishmallows Card Game and Plush
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Twisted Storytelling Games
Storiado is a Bizarre and Hilarious Alternative to Board Games
Wacky Ice Cream Games
Kitten Games is a New Line of Tabletop Games for Kids
DIY Dumpling Kits
Thirsty Dumpling Offers an All-in-One Dumpling Party Experience
Collaborative Creative Writing Games
CrowdTales is a Multi-Player Continue-the-Story Game
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Magnetic Building Playsets
Moose Toys' Tile Town Has Dynamic Action Tiles to Spark Imagination
Fast-Paced Challenge Games
Pop Off!'s Coasters, Cups and Balls Offer Over 50 Ways to Play
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Fashion Doll Board Games
Hasbro's Monopoly: Barbie Edition Has Players Build a Dreamhouse
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks
LEGO Introduces the Dynamic Super Mario Kart Set
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Finger-Sized Throwing Games
Tactic Games Launches the New Mölkky Minipeli Skittle-Throwing Game
Intricate Jigsaw Puzzles
Elms Handcut Puzzles Offer a Luxurious Take on the Traditional Puzzles
Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks
Artur Tikhonenko Designs the Trido Building Blocks
Exclusive Gamer Gift Cards
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Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Hybrid Backyard Games
Rampz Blends Skeeball and Cornhole into a Single Experience
Holiday Puzzle Designs
JIGGY Holiday Puzzles are an Artful Activity
Cheesy Board Games
Babybel and Hasbro Created a Cheesy Version of the Candy Land Board Game
Nature-Inspired Playdate Card Games
The Spilled Mushrooms Card Game is a Puzzle Game
Block Game Collaborative Projects
Minecraft Announces an Exciting Tetris Collaboration
Age-Inclusive Board Games
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Custom Photo Puzzles
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Boardgame-Inspired Lifesize Experiences
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Mash-Up Board Games
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Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses
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VR Buildable Biome Games
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Design-Conscious Arcade Games
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Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
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Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
AI-Powered Drawing game
Doodle Play Tasks Players to Use Strategy and Imagination
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
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Artfully Crafted Basketball Games
Reigning Champ and Calen Knauf Design the Home Court
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Prehistoric Puzzle Games
'Block Puzzle in the Stone Age' Takes a Refreshing Twist on a Classic
Interactive Entertainment Board Games
MONOPOLY GO! Transforms Digital Mobile Game into Real Play
Stimulating Word Association Games
Worlds of Words Challenges Players to Think Outside the Box
Mentally Stimulating Game Collections
Fresh Words: Word Game Boasts Engaging and Challenging Games
Playfully Modular Display Systems
JudoGrid Presents a Display Setup to Show off Collectibles
Eco-Friendly Health-Conscious Dog Toys
These Cosmos Snack Shack Toys Come in Two Styles
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Colorblind-Accessible Games
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Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun
Corporate Team Building Parties
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Spiritual Film-Inspired Board Games
Beetlejuice Ouija from Op Games Celebrates the Bio-Exorcist
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Modular Protective Floor Mats
The MYLLE Puzzle Mats by Mylle are Sleek Protective Padding
Daily Word Challenges
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Personalized Game Show Generators
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Magical Mischief Games
Fairy Prank is a Family-Friendly Guessing Game
Re-Imagined Adult Party Games
Fluttr Spin the Bottle Features 150 Naughty Challenges
Kid-Friendly Birdhouse Kits
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Inviting Family-Friendly Games
Q Mixers Releases the New Secret Holiday Bingo Cards and Cocktails
Custom Crossword Generators
CrossCraft Lets You Create or Customize Your Own Crosswords