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

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[Elementary School Craft] Rolling Ball Slider

Make it easily with cardboard! Here’s how to build a rolling slider.

It’s super simple! Prepare a piece of cardboard cut into a rectangle, then use smaller pieces of cardboard to make features like hills and tunnels, and tape them on with packing tape.

We recommend deciding the course and rules however you like and writing them with a permanent marker.

For the ball, crumpled aluminum foil or a marble makes it extra fun.

You can expand the play by turning it into a soccer game, or by using a large sheet of drawing paper as the base—there are lots of ways to enjoy it, whether you’re playing alone or with friends.

Let your imagination flow and create a one-of-a-kind toy of your own!

A crane game where you can grab capsules

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A capsule-compatible claw machine made from cardboard offers an impressive look and engaging controls.

Cut the main body parts from cardboard, temporarily hold them in place with tape, then assemble.

Making use of the corrugated structure increases strength and stability.

Thread yarn through the claw section for opening and closing, and set up additional yarn to support the body so it can be operated.

To prevent the claw from opening too wide, use items like batteries as stoppers for a more realistic motion.

Reinforce the claw so it can grip capsules without dropping them, and add eye designs to give the appearance a sharper finish.

Small adjustments to the details change the difficulty, making this a three-dimensional idea that expands the fun of play.

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Handmade crane game out of cardboard!

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A claw machine made from cardboard is a perfect activity for kids who love crafts.

By assembling the cardboard into a box and cutting out windows so you can see inside, you can create the feel of a real arcade machine.

If you use pipe cleaners for the arm, it will move flexibly, letting you enjoy the sensation of grabbing prizes.

Fill it with plush toys or light trinkets, and each attempt becomes more exciting—you can even compete with friends and family.

You can adjust the difficulty by changing how you build it, and once it’s finished, you’ll experience both the satisfaction of completing it and the fun of playing.

It’s a creative idea that lets you enjoy an arcade vibe using familiar, everyday materials.

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Magnet Crane Game

[How-To Guide] Perfect for at-home play and events! A magnetic crane game that also works as an educational activity

A crane game that uses magnets can become uniquely fun with just a few clever tweaks.

We recommend building a frame out of cardboard and attaching a clear plastic panel so you can see inside.

Install paper cups inside to hold prizes, and run a tension rod through the sides to create the crane’s range of motion.

Attach a magnet to the end of a string, and it turns into a mechanism that can lift prizes with metal embedded in them.

By turning a wooden rod to raise and lower the string, you can aim and drop with great control, making each attempt exciting.

It’s a compelling idea that lets you experience the fun of ingenuity while you play.

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Easy cardboard target game

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Here’s an easy target game craft you can make with just cardboard and tape! Prepare a cardboard box in your preferred size, then either cut off the flaps or fold them inward.

Cut several strips of tape and stick them across the opening of the box with the adhesive side facing up.

That’s your target done! Get some balls made of a material that will stick to the adhesive but peel off easily—such as soft color balls—and try throwing them at the target.

If you throw well, the balls will stick to the tape!

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Sticky target game

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If you have cardboard, you can make it! Here’s an easy way to create a target game.

How to make it: prepare a box in your preferred size and stick strips of packing tape (with the adhesive side facing outward) across it horizontally.

That’s it—done! Then just grab something to throw, like soft color balls, and start tossing.

It’s a simple target, but with a bit of creativity you can make it really fun—that’s one of the best parts.

You can also enjoy it like a shooting gallery, so it’s fun to think about what to throw as you build it.

It’s great for both kids and adults, so before you toss out your cardboard, give this a try!

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Rubber band gun craft made from cardboard

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A rubber band gun made from cardboard is a simple craft that parents and kids can enjoy together! Use thick cardboard, cut out the body following a template, and make the trigger using chopsticks or a clothespin.

Set a rubber band and it can actually shoot.

It’s quite safe, and all the materials are easy to find.

It nurtures children’s creativity, and adults can get absorbed too, feeling like a kid again with this target-shooting craft.

Decorating it to create your own custom gun is also recommended! Be sure to use this as a reference and have fun getting creative!

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