[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!] Handmade Target-Throwing Games (31–40)
Balloon target shooting
https://www.tiktok.com/@mami_toys/video/7198592903562693890Perfect 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!
Spiderweb Target Game
Perfect for Halloween! Here’s a fun idea for a spiderweb target game.
In this version, colorful balls stick to clear tape.
If your homemade shuriken (throwing star) is made of paper, it will stick to the tape, so protect it with lamination or clear tape to make it reusable—feel free to tweak the idea and play! A spiderweb-shaped target made from construction paper will get everyone excited, too.
Try switching up the target to match the season so kids won’t get bored.
a spinning target
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.
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!
Scrap-wood Archery
Make and play with everyday materials! Here are some ideas for upcycled archery.
You’ll need: a paper tube, an awl, a straw, rubber bands, paper cups, tissue paper, and scissors.
First, use the awl to make a hole in the paper tube.
Cut off the accordion part of the straw, then ball up some tissue paper and attach it to the tip.
Cut a notch at the back of the straw where you can hook a rubber band, and you’re done! Stack paper cups to make a target.
Insert the straw into the hole in the paper tube, hook the rubber band, and launch.
Try experimenting with different ways to shoot!