Games

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 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.

Here is a downloadable plan for the classic wooden Tic-Tac-Toe game set. It consists of the game board base, (5) X pieces and (5) O pieces . The board has 9 fields in the form of foursquare recesses in which the X and O game pieces are placed.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

How to build this fun game from wood, including instructions, rules of the game, pattern.

Young and old enjoy croquet, a game that has grown in popularity in recent years ... and youâll enjoy making this beautiful, complete croquet set. Incidentally, if you are unfamiliar with the rules, you can find layout and playing instructions at most libraries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

How to layout and build this fun outdoor game.

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

If you have a pool table and wish for it to look more modern, perhaps it is as simple as building a pool table base for it. If so, you will find these instructions helpful.

Whether casual or cutthroat, croquet is a game that is fun to play. Turn a set of mallets and balls, and you will be ready to challenge the neighbors this summer.