Handmade games: DIY craft ideas you can make and play
We’ve put together a collection of DIY game ideas you can make and play.
Crafts are great not only for indoor play, but also for activities in childcare settings and as summer break projects for elementary school students.
And if what you’re making is a game, kids can enjoy playing with it even after the crafting is done—which they’re sure to love.
In this article, we introduce a variety of games you can make by hand.
If you’re looking for handmade game ideas, feel free to use this as a reference.
Since they’re handmade, it’s also fun to set your own rules and difficulty levels!
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Handmade Games: Craft Ideas You Can Make and Play (111–120)
Aim at the empty can and knock it down!
@e6u42 It’s a game called “Aim with the shuriken!” You throw shuriken, hit the empty cans lined up on a platform, and knock them down. The clattering sound of the falling cans is lively, and when the shuriken hits just right, everyone gets really excited and has a great time.#Asahikawa#Asahikawatranslation#WelfareCaregiverCaregivingElderlyNurse#CareManagerCare ManagerHome-visit nursingHelper RecruitmentCaregiver recruitmentShuriken#sensoryplay#activities#kindergartan#preschoolactivities#elderycare#older#nursinghome#movement#activating#happykid#etkinlik#kidsactivies#homeschool#preschoolactivities
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Let’s have fun by reusing scrap materials! Here’s an idea for a game where you aim at and knock down empty cans.
When you think of shuriken, the throwing motion is super cool, right? Try throwing them while making a “whoosh!” sound effect! All you need are some empty cans.
Stack the cans on a platform and throw your shuriken to knock them down! Best of all, the lively clatter of the cans falling when they’re hit really amps up the excitement.
Become a ninja and give it a try!
Handmade Games: Craft Ideas You Can Make and Play (121–130)
Circuit Puzzle

This is a puzzle-like task where you rearrange parts and lines drawn on a panel into the exact shape of a circuit.
While it’s important to connect the lines to form a loop, make sure to pay close attention to the orientation of components such as batteries and miniature bulbs.
Think about the conditions required for electricity to flow, and complete a correct circuit with the components oriented properly.
Increasing the number of components like batteries and bulbs, or branching the lines along the way, also raises the difficulty level—highly recommended for an extra challenge.
Let’s defeat the aliens!

Harness your creativity and make it with construction paper! Here are ideas for “Defeat the Aliens!” In the video, we use a cup-ramen rocket, but it could also work as a target for throwing stars! What you’ll need: construction paper in your favorite colors, tape or glue, scissors, pens, and round stickers.
What kind of image comes to mind when you think of an alien? Maybe a tall, slender green one, or a round, light-blue one—everyone has a different idea.
Use construction paper to freely create that image.
It really sparks creativity!
Demon Target Practice

Let’s try making the target out of origami too! Here’s an idea for a devil-themed target practice.
Many of you are probably good at origami.
It’s great for developing dexterity, so I recommend it! This time, let’s make a devil target you’ll want to quickly take down with a shuriken and have some fun.
You’ll need origami paper in your favorite colors, plus pens or colored pencils.
If you add a scary face to the finished devil, it might help you get into the spirit of taking down the bad guy.
When the shuriken hits, it collapses with a flop, which makes it really fun!
In conclusion
How did you like the handmade games? There were lots of games you could make with things you have at home, like cardboard, paper cups, and milk cartons. You might have found some ideas perfect for a summer vacation craft project, too. Some of the games can be played with multiple people, so be sure to make them together and have fun playing!


