Handmade toys with cardboard! DIY game ideas that will captivate kids

A marble coaster with interchangeable tracks!

Interchangeable Tracks! Marble Coaster, Marble Run No. 9 – Marble Run Machine #9

When you keep playing with the same toy, you can get bored, right? At times like that, try making a marble run with interchangeable courses so you can keep it fresh! First, build the base track out of cardboard.

Using bamboo skewers or similar materials, create features like an escalator-like lift that carries the marbles upward, or a spiral where the marbles twirl down.

For the swap-in courses, prepare pieces of cardboard shaped to fit into the base track, and on each one attach small cut pieces of cardboard, straws, or short wooden sticks to make a variety of course types.

By swapping these in and out, you can enjoy your marble run for a long time without getting bored!

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Pop-up Pirate

No electronic component. How to make Pop Up Pirate from cardboard. Luigi Nintendo Mario craft

Originally, the rule of Pop-up Pirate was that the person who makes the figure pop out wins.

Since its release in 1975, it has continued to evolve and spawn variations, and it’s loved by people of all ages.

If you build it mainly out of cardboard, the materials are easy to gather, making it a great project for kids to try during summer vacation.

You can also change which slot is the “hit,” so you can enjoy the same heart-pounding excitement as the real thing.

However, because the measurements are quite precise and there’s a lot of work using craft knives and hot glue guns, it might be a good idea for an adult to share tasks and help when a child is doing the project.

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Card vending machine

DIY Card Vending Machine – Easy Cardboard Craft

This project is about building, out of cardboard, a mechanism where inserting a coin and turning a handle dispenses a card.

The handle is connected to a tube wrapped with rubber bands, and the card is pushed out by this tube.

Once you enclose everything to form a box, the shape is complete.

Then decorate the front so people can see which card comes out.

If you mix winning and losing cards when you load them, it makes it more fun because people can enjoy the surprise of what they’ll get—highly recommended.

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A full-fledged crane game that even beginners can make

[DIY] A full-fledged crane game that even beginners can make!! DIY Crane Game!!

This is a crane game that delivers a stable finish by proceeding through the steps in order.

Cut the cardboard into individual parts, and thread bamboo skewers and string to create the movement mechanism.

Carefully securing everything with glue improves durability.

By combining binder clips and popsicle sticks for the arm, it can perform a gripping action, and using wooden dowels and boards expands the range of control.

The moment you lift a prize feels just like the real thing, and it’s sure to captivate not only children but adults as well.

It’s a practical idea that keeps material costs low while offering both a sense of accomplishment and plenty of play value.

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Rock-Paper-Scissors Dice

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Let's play Rock-Paper-Scissors Dice! You can predict which side will win, use it as regular rock-paper-scissors, keep playing until you roll the same result—there are endless ways to play! If you make three or four dice, the difficulty goes up and it gets even more fun.Educational toy#EducationalPlayMade by parents and childrenKindergarten craftsParent-child time#crafts#diy#WorkingGirl#HandmadeToysLife with children#RockPaperScissors#CardboardToy#CardboardCrafts

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Let’s try a different kind of rock-paper-scissors! You’ll need cardboard, a utility knife, scissors, a pen, and glue.

Cut the cardboard and glue it into a die, then draw rock, scissors, and paper on the faces.

If two people are playing, it’s a good idea to prepare two dice.

With dice-based rock-paper-scissors there’s no risk of fighting over late throws or any mind games—everything’s left to chance—but sometimes it’s fun and refreshing to play a different version than usual.

If you’re playing with a large group, try coloring the dice so you can tell which one is yours.

Let’s try making a big dice!

[Crafts for Parents and Kids: Let’s Play at Home] 🎲 Let’s make a big dice! 🎲 You can even play a life-sized sugoroku! Simple ✨ Ready in no time ☺️

An item that’s perfect for events and parties! When you think of dice, most are so small they feel tiny even in a child’s hand.

But this time, let’s use cardboard or large origami paper to make big dice and have some fun.

With oversized dice, you can become the game piece yourself in a life-size board game, making for a memorable, high-impact event! You can also create the game board squares together with kids using recycled materials, turning the process into an exciting, hands-on activity.

A Castle of Light Made with Corrugated Plastic and LEDs

Elementary 3rd–4th Grade Art Project Idea: A Craft Using Corrugated Plastic and LED Lights — “Castle of Light”

This craft uses plastic corrugated board (known as “Pladan” in Japanese) to create a fantastical castle of light, featuring enchanting lighting effects.

Use a utility knife to cut window shapes you like into the board—stars, hearts, moons—feel free to get creative.

Once you’ve cut them out, roll the sheet into a cylinder and secure it with tape, then place an LED light inside to finish.

When you switch on the light, it shines through the windows, casting mysterious shadows around the room and creating the atmosphere of a real castle.

One of its charms is how it looks different in daylight and at night.

If you design your own and build a piece with a story, it will open up a world of imagination.

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