Handmade games: DIY craft ideas you can make and play

Race-to-the-top climbing game

Let’s make and play with construction paper! Here’s an idea for a “Race to the Top” game.

You’ll need construction paper, scissors, animal illustrations, glue, stickers, and tape.

First, cut the construction paper and tape the pieces together vertically.

Fold the paper to make creases, then fold the tip into a triangle and cut it off.

Attach the animal illustrations to the cut pieces, assemble them onto the construction paper, and you’re done! When you move the construction paper from side to side, the animal pictures climb upward.

Now, who can reach the goal the fastest? Give it a try!

Darkness Theater

The spotlight is on the Anpanman-go’s light! Let me share an idea for a darkroom theater.

You’ll need a clear file folder, a pen, a straw, colored construction paper, thick cardstock, and black construction paper.

Lots of kids love make-believe adventures and explorations, right? This idea is great because it lets you enjoy exploring right in your room! If you say, “Where’s Anpanman?” they’ll move the Anpanman-go around to search for him! Give it a try and make one yourself.

Ogre Tower Made with Paper Cups

Make and play together with your kids! Here are ideas for an ogre (oni) tower made from paper cups.

Children have rich imaginations, and they often surprise us with “I never would’ve thought of that!” This time, let’s build an oni tower with your child.

You’ll need paper cups, construction paper in your favorite colors, scissors, glue or tape, and pens or colored pencils.

What kind of image do children have of an oni? It’ll be fun to see the expressions they draw and the colors they choose!

Paper Cup Catcher

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Introducing the Paper Cup Catcher, a cooperative game for two players! Prepare several paper cups of the same size.

Tie four strands of raffia string (or similar ribbon) to a single rubber band, and you’re ready to go.

Each player holds two strands, and together you use the rubber band to grab a paper cup from a row and stack it onto another cup placed beside it.

Adjust the pulling tension and coordinate your strength to clear the game as a team! It’s also fun to prepare lots of cups and compete to see which pair can stack the most within a time limit.

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Balloon target shooting

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Perfect for events! Here’s a fun balloon target game.

Balloons are soothing to watch as they gently float up when you tap them.

They also make great targets for paper shuriken—so it’s extra fun! All you need are balloons in your favorite colors and some string.

If you want to make the shuriken shown in the video, prepare some origami paper too.

When the sharp tip of a shuriken hits a balloon, it can pop with a loud bang, so be mindful of the location and time when you play.

Give it a try!

Dollar store Minecraft block

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Grass-covered dirt blocks are a common sight in the world of Minecraft! There are also plenty of others, like cobblestone and wood.

How about making different types of blocks and giving them as a gift? Drill a hole in a square wooden block and embed a small magnet.

Paint and decorate the outside, and you’re done! Since the magnet is embedded, you can stack or attach the blocks together.

It takes some effort to make, but it’s a great way to enjoy the world of Minecraft outside the game, so I highly recommend it!

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ice cream

[Easy!] Ice Cream Made with Felt / 100-Yen Shop DIY / Felt Ice Cream

Here’s an idea for a toy that lets you play ice cream shop! You can make it using felt, magnets, cardboard, and stuffing.

Basically, you stuff cotton into felt cut into circles or half-circles to create the ice cream scoops and cones.

A sticker-type magnet attached to cardboard is placed in the flat part of the cone and the bottom of the ice cream, so when you put the ice cream on the cone, it sticks and won’t fall off easily.

Make different kinds of ice cream by changing the felt colors and toppings!

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a spinning target

How to Make a Spinning Target from a Milk Carton | Perfect for Rubber Band Guns and Air Cannons [Handmade Toy / Easy Craft]

Also great for shuriken practice! Here’s an idea for a spinning target.

Hitting a target with a shuriken can be tricky, right? This is a fantastic idea for when you think, “I want to practice!” What you’ll need: two milk cartons, two bamboo skewers, a straw, construction paper, scissors, glue, a pen, an awl, and craft adhesive.

The mechanism that spins when the shuriken hits is unique and fun! If you’re making it with children, be careful when handling the awl and bamboo skewers.

How far can the rubber stretch? game

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Here’s a game-style experiment that makes learning fun: the “How far can a rubber band stretch?” game.

In this activity, you test how far a rubber band can be stretched.

Tie a rubber band so that it connects a bucket filled with weights and a rod, then pull only on the rod.

The goal is to see at what point of stretching the rubber band snaps.

It’s not only educational, but also exciting as you feel the suspense of wondering when the band will break.

Be sure to learn about the properties of rubber along with the experiment.

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chain drop

[Handmade Toys] [Daycare, Kindergarten] I tried making three types of toys you can play with using chains.

Let’s make a toy called a “chain dropper” using a milk powder can! It’s very easy to make.

Attach the parts of Anpanman’s face to the lid of the can, then cut out the mouth area with a utility knife.

After that, secure the lid with tape so it won’t come off, and just put the chain inside! Little kids love putting things into small holes like this—and they love pulling them out, too! It’s a simple toy, but it’s a classic favorite among children.

Give it a try!

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