Games To Make

About the projects

Do these projects to make games played around the world and games played long ago. The projects feature board games, card games, and outdoor games from different cultures with an emphasis on fun. Learn the rules for the games, a bit of history and how to make all the equipment needed to play the games. More games will be added in the coming weeks and months.

The projects range in difficulty from VERY EASY to EASY.

Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the projects, then select a project and have some crafting fun!

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  Turkey Trot - Here's a race game that the whole family can make together and then play! It's great for after Thanksgiving dinner fun or anytime the family gets together. Just print the game board patterns, then cut and glue. That's all it takes to make the game board for Turkey Trot.

  EASY

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  The Game of Achi - Make a felt or paper game board for Achi, a game from Ghana in West Africa. Children play similar games all around the world. Some of the oldest games are in a group called games of alignment. Tic-tac-toe is one of the most popular of these games in the United States, but in Ghana the children play one called Achi.

  EASY

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  Ring Toss Game Friday Fun - Make rings and stakes for the game of ring toss. Rules for the game are included. This is a terrific activity for families or groups and can be played indoors or outdoors. Make a set to have on hand for picnics, cookouts and parties.

  EASY

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  Memory Cards Friday Fun - Make a set of cards for the game of memory. This is a fun and very easy project that young kids really love doing! It is great for families or groups and with a little preparation by the adult or teen leaders, this project is fast and fun.

  VERY EASY

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  Match Cards - Make a set of match cards using Aunt Annie's designs or print blank cards to create your own unique deck of cards. Included in the project are the rules for playing two different games with the match cards and a bit about the history of playing cards.

  EASY

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  English Board Solitaire - In this project make a simple game board for the English or French versions of board solitaire, sometimes called peg solitaire. No gluing is needed, just print, cut, and play. These boards can also be made more durable with optional materials.

  VERY EASY