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

Target game with paper cups and cardboard

[Craft] Target game made with paper cups and cardboard

This is a handmade cardboard target game that even little kids can enjoy! First, decorate a paper cup however you like, then cut four slits in it.

Secure two rubber bands into the slits.

Make holes in the cardboard that will serve as the target.

For small children, be careful when using scissors or other tools.

You can launch crumpled paper balls for fun, too.

Beyond paper cups, you can also try things like stick-and-rubber-band launchers—feel free to get creative and adapt it to your environment so kids and adults alike can enjoy it!

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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.

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How to Make a Working Magnetic Stop Slot Machine – Cardboard Craft Tutorial

A slot machine that spins around and stops instantly when you press a button—made with cardboard, yet impressively authentic.

When you start spinning it, force is applied to the whole mechanism, but after that the rotation continues independently of the axle, and a magnet connected to the end of the button stops the reels one by one.

Finally, consider the balance of which parts you want to show, enclose the surroundings to form a box, and you’re done.

To make it feel even more realistic, we recommend adding decorations inspired by real slot machines.

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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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