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Games To Make

Games from around the world

Games To Make

Games from around the world
 
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About the projects

Game, set, match! Some of the games we play today come from games played around the world and long ago. Make a fun board, card, or outdoor game to play with your friends and family, while learning about each game’s history, rules, and culture.

The projects range in difficulty from VERY EASY to AVERAGE.

This page provides descriptions and illustrations of each game project. Browse through, then select a project and get crafty! Or jump to the category index for a listing of all crafts.

French Board Solitaire

French Board Solitaire
Description ↓

Patience games come in both card and board versions. In this project, you will make a simple game board for the French version of board solitaire, sometimes called patience. The rules for playing French board solitaire are included in the project.

VERY EASY

English Board Solitaire

English Board Solitaire
Description ↓

Sometimes it’s fun to play games by yourself! English board solitaire, also known as peg solitaire, is an easy little game that has been played for centuries. You can make this board by just printing, cutting, and playing! Or, make a special keepsake board with more durable materials.

VERY EASY

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Pachisi

Pachisi game board
Description ↓

Pachisi is the national game of India and is usually played on a cross-shaped game board made of decorated cloth. In that tradition, this craft project shows you how to use felt to make a pachisi game board. The project includes rules for playing pachisi and the history of the game.

AVERAGE

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Turkey Trot

Closeup of Turkey Trot game board
Description ↓

Why did the turkey cross the road? You’ll find out with this fun race game for the whole family. Challenge your family to a game of Turkey Trot after Thanksgiving dinner, or whenever you want to fowl around! The project also includes patterns and tips for creating game boards of your own invention for other holidays or themes.

EASY

Triangle Board Solitaire

Triangle Board Solitaire
Description ↓

Solitaire isn't just a card game! In this project, you'll make a board game for one player called board solitaire or peg solitaire. The board in this project is designed for marble playing pieces, but can also be made as a simple print, cut and play game board.

EASY

Lu-lu, Hawaiian Dice Game

Lu-lu, Hawaiian dice game
Description ↓

Take an imaginary trip to Hawaii  by playing the game of lu-lu with dice made in this craft project.  The dice in lu-lu are painted 2-sided discs usually fashioned from volcanic stone. In this project, you have the option of making the dice with coiled paper strips or with cardboard discs.

EASY

The Game of Achi

Black felt Achi game board
Description ↓

Take a little day trip to the West African country of Ghana with Achi, one of an ancient group of games of alignment. In the United States, one of the most popular games of alignment is tic-tac-toe—try Achi, and see how it is both different and similar! You can make this board game with either felt or paper.

EASY

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Picaria Game Board Patterns

Picaria game board
Description ↓

Make a game board for another 3-in-a-row game, this time from the Keres Pueblo People of New Mexico. There are patterns for making a durable felt or pieced paper game board from square and triangle shapes, and printable print and play game boards, including one for you to color any way you like.

EASY

Memory Game

Memory cards
Friday Fun Description ↓

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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DIY Racetrack Board Game

DIY Racetrack Board Game
Description ↓

It's fun to play games and fun to make games, but it is even more fun to create your own game! In this craft project, you will make a do-it-yourself racetrack game board with space stickers that you can arrange to make your version of the Race Game.

EASY

Alquerque Game Board

Alquerque game board
Description ↓

Make your own Alquerque game board and play this classic strategy game with marbles! This craft is easy to follow and includes all the instructions you need to make your own Alquerque game board. Once your board is finished, learn how to play this classic game that originated in Egypt, and challenge your friends and family to a match!

EASY

Fishing Game

The Fishing Game
Description ↓

Parents and children can work together to make this fun and educational game that includes 3-D fish and a fishing rod with hooks. Making and playing the game is a great way to develop fine motor skills and learn about numbers. The project page lists all the materials needed, along with detailed instructions and printable patterns. Let's get crafting!

EASY

The Game of Mancala

Game board for mancala
Description ↓

You don’t need a plane ticket to visit Africa! In this project, learn to play two versions of the African game of mancala. Create your own mancala game board from homemade dough clay, and try out ba-awa and kiuthi right where you are.

AVERAGE

Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game

Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game
Friday Fun Description ↓

Tic-tac-toe (noughts and crosses) is a classic, whether played with pen, lipstick, or this handy reusable game board! Take it on car trips, picnics, or to the beach. Wherever you go, X (or O) marks the spot!

VERY EASY

Fox and Geese Game Board

Fox and Geese roll-up game board
Description ↓

What do you have in common with ancient Vikings? The game of Fox and Geese, of course! Vikings called it Hala-tafl, meaning “the Fox Game”—you’ll just call it fun. Roll up the paper-and-felt board and store game pieces in its pocket when you go on Viking adventures!

EASY

Catch the Hare Game Board

Catch the Hare roll-up game board
Description ↓

Make a roll-up game board for the game of Catch the Hare that includes a pocket for storing game pieces. The game board is made of paper and felt using iron-on adhesive, and requires no sewing. This Moorish hunt game is known as Cercar La Liebre in Spain and dates back to the 13th century.

EASY

Ring Toss Game

Ring Toss Game
Friday Fun Description ↓

Find out how far and how accurately you can throw a set of rope rings with the classic game of ring toss. Play it inside at a party, or outdoors at a picnic or cookout! Aunt Annie includes a set of rules so everyone knows how to play.  Various forms of ring toss are played around the world and most likely developed from the British game of quoits.

EASY

Match Cards

Match cards
Description ↓

Was that a puppy or a mouse? Match cards take memory to another level. Aunt Annie’s card designs feature a cute Scottie, a rabbit, colorful balloons, and more—or, come up with your own special deck by drawing on card blanks. Learn about how playing cards used to be made, and play three different games with your match cards!

EASY

Mix-and-Match Cards

Mix and Match Cards
Friday Fun Description ↓

You already know how to make faces. In this project, make a lot more! Mix-and-match cards are a simple project that combines drawing with imagination. What kind of funny faces can you mix up?

VERY EASY

Tangram Puzzles

Tangram puzzle - runner
Description ↓

These shape puzzles were invented in China over 200 years ago, but they reinvent themselves every time you make a new tangram! This game includes tangram patterns and printable puzzle sheets . How many different tangrams can you think of?

VERY EASY

Picture Puzzles

Airplane picture puzzle
Friday Fun Description ↓

Great for group crafting and gifts! Kids love transforming their favorite pictures into reusable picture puzzles—from aarvarks and airplanes to zebras and zinnias, putting together the pieces has never been more fun.

VERY EASY

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