[Lots of Ideas!] Handmade Target-Throwing Game
One of the games kids absolutely love and get excited about is target throwing.
Not only children but also adults tend to get into it, perhaps because it brings back memories of enjoying it at summer festival stalls.
In this article, we’ll share handmade, play-as-you-make ideas for enjoying target throwing.
When it’s handmade, you get the fun of making it and the bonus of playing with what you’ve created, and kids will feel more attached to something they made themselves.
Choose ideas that are easy to play with according to your child’s age.
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[Lots of Ideas!] DIY Target-Throwing Games (11–20)
Fruit guessing game
Some of you might be wishing for a target game with a cuter look.
For those people, I’d like to introduce a fruit-themed target game.
First, prepare a laundry net.
Fold the laundry net and attach fabric fruit patches to it.
Then sew on a string for hanging, and it’s done.
Attach hook-and-loop fastener (like Velcro) to the ball as well, so when it hits the target, it sticks.
Since sewing is required, it will take some time to make.
But the result is sturdy, so you can play with it for a long time.
Defeat the ninja! Shuriken target practice
Here’s an introduction to a shuriken target game that’s easy to make—just download the special paper with cut and fold lines.
All you need at home are scissors and glue.
Then download the free papercraft templates and get them ready.
The templates show where to cut and in what order to fold, so assembly is simple.
First, let’s make the targets.
Follow the steps to create four colorful ninjas, and your targets are complete.
Next, make the shuriken by following the instructions on the template, and you’re done.
Now line up the colorful ninja targets and try throwing the shuriken!
Strikeout
It would be fun to play “Strike Out,” the game you often see on variety shows, right at home! Here’s an idea for an easy-to-make felt Strike Out set.
Use adhesive felt to cut out the numbers 1 through 9, and stick each number onto separate pieces of felt.
Next, attach the numbered felt pieces at equal intervals onto a large piece of felt, flip it over, and secure a rod along the areas with double-sided tape.
You can decorate it with any leftover felt, too! For the balls, wrap ping-pong balls with hook-and-loop (Velcro) tape.
Hang the board from a hook and throw the balls to play.
Try customizing the rules—like deciding how many balls to throw and competing by the total of the numbers you hit!
Target game with paper cups
Let’s make a target game using paper cups.
First, prepare two paper cups with the bottoms cut out and stack them.
Since you’ll use a utility knife to cut them, be sure to assist young children during the process.
Next, take another paper cup and cut it off about 2 centimeters up from the bottom, then make a cross-shaped slit in the bottom piece.
Tie a rubber band to a cotton swab with the cotton tip removed, thread it through the slits from the inside of the cup, and secure it with tape.
Finally, stack this onto the first paper cup, and you’re done.
When you pull the rubber band from the inside, the paper cup will launch forward with force.
For targets, use paper cups labeled with point values.
Let’s defeat the ghosts with a rubber band gun made from chopsticks!
A target-shooting game where you knock down balloon ghosts using a rubber-band gun made from disposable chopsticks.
You’ll build the rubber-band gun by securing parts with chopsticks and rubber bands.
It fires rubber bands by pulling a trigger, so despite its simplicity, you can enjoy a surprisingly authentic shooting experience.
It’s also fun to choose a theme—like a summer festival or Halloween—and make balloon ghost targets to match.
The rubber band flies straight toward the balloons, so take careful aim before you shoot.
It’s easy to make indoors, so try creating this shooting game that kids will be obsessed with.
