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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Tree Inhabited Homes
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Personality Puppets
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DIY Controller Wallets
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Twisted Jenga Apartments
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Jenga-Inspired Architecture
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Upcycled Party Cup Planters
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Crafty Thumb War Creations
This DIY Mexican Thumb War Set is Definitely a Crowd Pleaser
Charity-Driven Soccer Tables
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Tiny Designer Tree Houses
Maggie Brindley Gets All the Details Right in Her Miniature Tree House
Epic Indoor Treehouses
Shelter of Nostalgia Takes Adults Back in Time with Every Ascending Step
Crystalline Paper Advent Calendars
Mr.Printables' DIY Advent Calendar Can Be Filled with Surprises
Flying Free-Weight Discs
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Colorful Gelatinous Greenhouses
The Globus Plantarium Kit Teaches Children Important Soft Skills
DIY Christmas Tree Dollhouses
Mr. Printables' DIY Christmas Toy Dollhouse is Made from Cardboard
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Celebrity Potato Heads
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Bed-based Board Games
The Karmasheetra is a Naughty Version of Twister
Trampling Tractor Cutlery
Construction Utensils and Plate Set Keep Attention at the Table
Convertible Foosball Tables
The Boat Bill is a Yacht-Inspired Gaming Table
DIY Gaming Smartphone Mods
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Paper Cutout Offices
This 1980s Office is Replicated in Paper Design
Anime-Inspired Playthings
The Adorable Takashi Murakami Kaikai Kiki Toy Collection
Toss'n'Track
Track Your Frisbee Across America
Sock Puppet Accessory Editorials
The Put a Sock In It Hunger TV Image Series is Adorably Witty
Frisbee Advertising
Nimby Burger Releases Literal Promotional "Flyers"
Pull Apart Sea Crafts
The 'click-Out' Art of Michael Johansson is Bold and Unique
Adorably Printed Kinder Purses
Mee a Bee Creates Conveniently Sized Satchels for Children
Touch Panel Motion Controllers
The PS4 Controller is Loaded with Ideas to Change the Way We Game
DIY Wine Barrel Tables
Transform Any Space into a Luxe Lounge Using Reclaimed Wine Containers
Modernized Miniature Soccer Tables
The B99 Foosball Table Features Smartphone Connectivity
Paper Airplane Hangers
Jet Set Hooks by Rob Southcott are a Humorous Take on Home Decor
Slender Jenga Structures
TNA Architects Designs a New Building for the Ginza District
DIY Upcycled Gift Tags
These Recycled Gift Tags are Eco-Savvy, Festive and Fun to Make
Peculiar Percussionist Illuminators
This Drum Chandelier is One-of-a-Kind
Retro Arcade Tablet Add-Ons
The Foosball iPad Table Recreates the Classic Game Perfectly
Sitcom Inspired Animal Puppets
This Plush Doll was Made to Look Like a Puppet from Archer
Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
The $5 Bucket Stool Can be Made for the Cost of a Cup of Coffee
DIY Water Bottle Totes
This Water Bottle Tote is Easy to Make
Retro Gaming Smartphone Add-Ons
The iCade 8-Bitty Game Controller Takes You Back to 1985
Pop-Out Paper Puppets
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The Ella Foosball Table Brings this Frathouse Game to the Fairer Sex
Floral Ingredient Guides
The Flower Recipe Book Revolves Around the Art of Arrangements
Military Man Bottle Poppers
Pry Open Bottles Easily with the Army Man Bottle Opener
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