Games

This is a basically simple project but drilling the holes accurately is a little difficult without a drill press. Only adult woodcrafters should use a drill or drill press to make the holes.

Some would like to know how to make a Corn Hole Game otherwise referred to as Making a Bean Bag Toss Game; with just a few tools and using scraps laying around your shop, you can make one as shown on the right!

This is a basically simple project but drilling the holes accurately is a little difficult without a drill press. Only adult woodcrafters should use a drill or drill press to make the holes. The base is cut from a 3/8 inches (or 1/2 inches) pine planking scrap.

Here is an interesting game which comes in handy for picnics ind church bazaars. Pieces of scrap material glued to make six of these bottles are turned on the lathe to simulate a milk bottle.

The beautiful thing about this washer game is when you are not using it it folds up for easy storage. Build it using this free tutorial.

Here is a thoroughly enjoyable project that you can mount on any wall. It is a plinko display in which you place a thin puck at the top and let go. The puck randomly bounces its way amongst a series of pins to the bottom where it is held in place by some hidden magnets. While it may look simple, it takes patience and requires some precise work.

Here is a quick and easy project. Build your own playing card holders and paint them fun colors. Here is the free tutorial.

The idea is reasonably simple though, so I doubt that you need any plans. All this game is, is a shallow wooden box or tray, with some goalie holes cut in two ends. A few blocks are then glued down, to make the game more interesting and challenging. Give two kids a pair of sticks and a puck, make up some appropriate rules, and turn them loose.

This is a fun and simple game that you can make from scraps of wood that you have leftover from other projects. As always, we offer a wide variety of options so you can customize the project and game rules to your suit your desires. It is a great game for two or more players and you can even play solitaire. It requires a unique combination of dexterity, strategy, and analysis that is enjoyed by players of all ages: its never the same game twice.

Build yourself this pinball game and enjoy it with your children or grandchildren.

This awesome double-sided board game features checkers on one side and Chinese checkers on the other. The checker board side utilizes alternating shades of veneer. Smart. Follow along and make this your next game for family game night.

Here is a great course that you and your family can build in an afternoon. It is made up of panels that you can take apart and rearrange to make the game as easy or hard as you like.

To make my yo-yos, I use familiar shop tools: bandsaw, tablesaw, drill press, and disc sander. You could also turn yo-yos on a lathe.

Fun right? This rolling ball track with ball elevator is an awesome project that will no doubt give hours of enjoyment to little people as well as big people. It can be built using mainly scrap wood and basic tools. Check out the link where you will find free step-by-step instructions to build it.

Build a table soccer game relatively inexpensive with these instructions and materials list.

By Chris Baylor - Cornhole is a game that has had a long-lasting run of popularity in the Midwestern US, particularly in Indiana and Ohio. However, it is increasingly becoming popular for tailgaters before football games throughout the US.

This might be the perfect table for games night. It features plenty of storage for all your games. Just follow along at the link and build one for your family fun.

This is a basically simple project but drilling the holes accurately is a little difficult without a drill press. Only adult woodcrafters should use a drill or drill press to make the holes.

Build a wooden game board for a two-player Chinese Checkers game. It is not as hard as you think. At the link you can download the free plans.

This is a basically simple project but drilling the holes accurately is a little difficult without a drill press.

Playing darts is so much fun and if you too enjoy playing darts with friends, you may need to build this dart board center. It will give you a spot to store your darts and keep score and when the game is over, just close the doors and the game is hidden. Build it using these free plans.

The finished game board measures 24Ã48 inches and features swing-out legs to make it easier to transport.

This wooden puzzle is easy to make and easy to solve if you know the trick. Here is how it is made.

An easy game to make and fun to play. This game can be won by stacking your pieces 3 in a row diagonally, across, or down.

A few square feet of veneer, a piece of MDF, and a few hours in the shop make for a great game. You can make the board any size you like, and put any style border on it.

This is a basically simple project but drilling the holes accurately is a little difficult without a drill press. Will you reach ~seventh heaven~ or be lost in space?

There are two different puzzles at the link. One is for younger kids and one is for kids a little older. Both fun.

How to layout and build this fun outdoor game.

All you need is some scrap wood to build this wooden peg game.

This ring toss game is easy to make by anyone with basic woodworking knowledge. The game is great fun indoors or out, and is well suited for people of all ages.