[Craft] Handmade Ideas for Strikeout Targets [Recreation]

Strikeout with cardboard boxes

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A strikeout game made from cardboard offers a cohesive, unified feel, and the sensation of knocking out the targets is probably closer to that of a real strikeout game.

Since cardboard is easy to work with, it’s also appealing that you can easily adjust the size to fit the space.

Assemble the cardboard into a 3D frame, cut out a 3×3 grid of holes, and insert numbered cardboard panels sized to fit—then you’re done.

It may be helpful to fix the bottom of each target panel with duct tape so they’re less likely to fall over from impact.

If you make the targets thin, they’ll pop out even with a light hit, making it easy for a wide range of ages to enjoy.

If you make them thicker, players will need to throw with more force, increasing the game’s challenge.

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Strikeout with Erecta Pipes

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An Erector pipe is a steel pipe coated with plastic.

Its major appeal is that it’s easy to process and assemble, and it’s resistant to rust, making it suitable for outdoor installation.

Prepare pipes measured to the desired width and height, then use dedicated connectors and adhesives to assemble them into a 3-by-3 grid.

After that, attach the targets and you’re done.

To ensure the balls pass cleanly through when they hit, it might be best to secure the corners only lightly with Velcro.

The professional, ready-made look—as if it were sold that way—is the key feature of this strikeout setup.

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Strikeout with a plastic board

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This is a tabletop-sized target game made from plastic boards.

Its big advantages are the easy availability of materials, ease of processing, and portability.

Cut out a plastic board to create nine squares, and then install styrene foam boards sized to fit each square to complete it.

It’s easier to build if you make a ledge behind each square and place the styrene board there, and the targets can be easily knocked down even with an air cannon.

If you fix the targets more firmly, you could design it to shoot erasers or similar items instead.

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Styrofoam strikeout game

[Handmade] Strikeout game made with a Styrofoam box

A strikeout game made using a Styrofoam box is appealing because it’s easy to work with and lightweight, making it easy to carry.

Just cut out the Styrofoam to create the grid and insert targets sized to fit, and you’re done.

If you shave the cut-out Styrofoam pieces slightly and use them directly as the targets, you won’t need to measure new sizes, and they’ll fit snugly into the frame—highly recommended.

If you’re using thick Styrofoam, the targets will fit firmly, which means you’ll need more force to shoot them out, adding to the game’s challenge and fun.

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Felt strikeout game

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A strikeout game made with felt—its soft look is a plus, and with thoughtful decoration it can even serve as room decor.

The setup is simple: attach nine numbers to a large piece of felt and hang the finished board.

While the targets don’t have cutouts, you can still get the feel of strikeout by adjusting the balls.

Wrap ping-pong balls with hook-and-loop tape so that when they hit, they stick to the felt, letting you check whether you hit the target.

It’s easy to enjoy strikeout indoors, and it’s especially accessible for small children—both are key advantages.

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Strikeout target for rubber band guns

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Here’s an idea for enjoying a strikeout game using a rubber band gun.

In this version, you cut cardboard into circular shapes, paint them, and use them as targets.

The biggest feature is that they’re so light that they’ll topple over even when hit by a rubber band.

That also makes them perfect for tossing lightweight items like sponge balls.

If the targets don’t stand well on their own, try laying down a mat or cutting a small U-shaped piece of cardboard to make a stand.

By the way, there’s also an easy way to make a rubber band gun, so you can put one together without much effort.

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Wooden Struck Out

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It’s a seemingly simple strikeout game with targets lined up in a wooden frame that fall over when hit by a ball.

If the targets only rely on a tip-over mechanism, they may fall just from the impact of the ball hitting the frame, so it’s important to add some fine adjustments to the targets.

By attaching a screw to the bottom of each target so it catches in a hole drilled in the frame, you can prevent them from falling too easily.

Strengthening this screw catch will require more force to knock the targets down, allowing you to adjust the difficulty.

It’s also important to include a mechanism that keeps the target fixed once it falls, and to build sturdy legs so the whole structure remains stable.

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