Gather around, fellow DIY lovers! Let’s dive into a world where cardboard transforms into delightful carnival games, perfect for a cozy day indoors or a festive backyard gathering.
1. Maze Runner
Cut out a runner’s maze where players guide a ball to the finish line. The concentration this game requires makes it a favorite in my studio, and it’s just one of many indoor games for family gatherings to try.
Useful items to consider:
- Cardboard Crafting Sheets: Construct a sturdy maze with these high-quality cardboard sheets, perfect for creative projects.
- Craft Utility Knife: Cut precise lines effortlessly with a reliable craft utility knife. Essential for maze building.
- Small Crafting Ball Bearings: Ensure smooth gameplay using these small ball bearings, ideal for maze games.
2. DIY Skee Ball Ramp
Build a mini skee ball ramp using cardboard and small balls. This throwback game, which could inspire some creative game room gift ideas, is a favorite among my friends, bringing back childhood memories.
Explore these options:
- Cardboard Sheets: Build a sturdy base for your skee ball ramp using durable cardboard sheets. Get creative!
- Mini Foam Balls: Enhance your gaming experience with small, soft foam balls perfect for indoor skee ball fun.
- Colorful Duct Tape: Add vibrant lanes to your skee ball ramp with colorful duct tape for a lively look.
3. Bean Bag Toss Fun
Use a slanted cardboard board for a bean bag toss party craft that’s perfect for all ages. My little cousin adores this game, and it’s always a joy watching her aim with such determination.
May just do the trick:
- DIY Cornhole Board Templates: Create your custom bean bag toss game with ease using these reusable board templates.
- Decorative Bean Bags: Enhance your game with colorful, durable bean bags designed for fun and easy tossing.
- Cardboard Decorating Kit: Unleash your creativity by customizing your game board with this fun decorating kit.
4. Clown Face Challenge
Draw a clown face on cardboard with cut-out holes for a fun target game. You can find similar activities in our list of Halloween party ideas on a budget. The silliness of aiming at the clown’s nose is always a crowd-pleaser in my workshops!
A few helpful options:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Get creative with colorful paints to bring your clown face game to life with vibrant designs.
- Craft Knife Set: Easily cut perfect holes in your cardboard for a fun and engaging target game setup.
- Adhesive Tape Roll: Secure your clown face cardboard on surfaces quickly with durable and easy-to-use adhesive tape.
5. Cardboard Maze
As one of many fun indoor family gathering games, you can construct a simple maze for small balls or marbles. Guiding a ball through the twists and turns is surprisingly satisfying!
A few choices to try:
- Cardboard Sheets: Craft your own intricate maze structure with sturdy cardboard sheets. Easy to cut and shape!
- Decorative Marbles: Add a touch of color and fun to your maze with vibrant decorative marbles!
- Craft Glue: Securely assemble your maze with strong craft glue. Dries clear for a tidy finish!
6. Treasure Hunt Maze
Design a treasure hunt with hidden clues and cardboard paths. This game is a fantastic adventure for both kids and adults! Explore more crafts for birthday parties for additional inspiration.
Some handy options:
- Cardboard Craft Sheets: Use durable cardboard sheets to create intricate paths for your treasure hunt maze adventure.
- Decorative Wooden Beads: Incorporate wooden beads as markers or treasures in your maze for added excitement.
- Treasure Hunt Clue Cards: Spice up your game with creative clue cards to guide participants through the maze.
7. Carnival-Themed Shooting Gallery
Set up a shooting gallery using cardboard boxes and ping pong balls. This game brings friendly competition to our gatherings, similar to other budget-friendly Halloween party games.
You might like:
- Colorful Ping Pong Balls: Enhance your shooting gallery experience with vibrant colors. Fun and engaging for everyone!
- Decorative Cardboard Boxes: Use these decorative boxes to create an eye-catching carnival atmosphere effortlessly.
- Nerf Blaster Toy Guns: Add excitement to your game with Nerf-style blasters. Safe and fun for friendly competition!
8. Mini Golf Course
Build a mini golf obstacle course with cardboard ramps and tunnels. This has been a hit at my family gatherings, turning our living room into a mini golf course.
These products might be useful:
- Indoor Mini Golf Set: Get creative with an indoor mini golf set, perfect for family fun and entertainment.
- Cardboard Playhouse Kit: Enhance your mini golf course with a cardboard playhouse for endless imaginative play.
- DIY Craft Paint Set: Customize your golf course with vibrant colors using a versatile DIY craft paint set.
9. Ring Toss Delight
Craft a simple ring toss game using cardboard tubes and homemade rings. It’s been a staple at my summer parties, providing endless entertainment and serves as a great example of DIY birthday party crafts.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Cardboard Tubes for Crafts: Get creative with sturdy cardboard tubes ideal for various DIY carnival games and crafts.
- Decorative Washi Tape: Add flair to your ring toss game with vibrant, easy-to-use decorative washi tape.
- DIY Craft Ring Set: Assemble engaging ring toss games with a versatile DIY craft ring set for endless fun.
10. DIY Plinko Board
Channel your inner game show host with a Plinko board made from cardboard and paper cups. Watching the ball zigzag down never gets old—it’s one of our favorite indoor games for family fun, trust me!
Check these products out:
- Cardboard Sheets: Create a sturdy Plinko board using quality cardboard sheets. Easy to cut and assemble!
- Paper Cups: Ensure durability and neatness with high-quality paper cups for catching balls effortlessly.
- Small Plastic Balls: Achieve smooth gameplay with lightweight plastic balls perfect for Plinko activities.
11. Colorful Spinner Wheel
Craft a spinner wheel using cardboard and a bamboo skewer. If you enjoy hands-on projects, you might also like these DIY toy costume ideas for your next creative endeavor. I once made this for a party, and it was the hit of the night with its unpredictable spins!
You might give these a try:
- Cardboard Sheets: Gather sturdy cardboard sheets to create a durable base for your spinner wheel.
- Bamboo Skewers: Purchase bamboo skewers for the perfect, smooth spinning action of your wheel.
- Acrylic Paint Set: Use vibrant acrylic paints to add a splash of color to your spinner segments.
12. Ball Return Challenge
Create a ball return mechanism with cardboard and rubber bands. The engineering aspect of this fun indoor game always intrigues my friends.
Might be a good match:
- Assortment of Rubber Bands: Enhance your ball return mechanism with durable rubber bands for smooth and resilient action.
- Cardboard Sheets Variety Pack: Build sturdy structures with diverse cardboard sheets perfect for your innovative game designs.
- Precision Crafting Knife: Achieve detailed cuts on cardboard with ease using a reliable precision crafting knife.
13. Cardboard Bowling
Set up a bowling alley with cardboard pins and a small ball. The strikes and spares add a competitive edge to our game nights. On a similar creative note, you could also explore some homemade Halloween costumes for a festive party.
A few relevant products:
- Kids Bowling Set: Enhance game nights with a fun, child-friendly bowling set perfect for indoor play.
- Indoor Bowling Ball: Get a lightweight, easy-to-handle ball for perfect strikes in your cardboard alley.
- Cardboard Craft Sheets: Create your own DIY bowling lane with high-quality, durable cardboard sheets.
14. Classic Ball Toss
Create a ball toss game using a cardboard box and some cups. I love setting up these kinds of birthday party craft ideas with my friends, and the challenge of aiming just right always brings out our competitive side!
A few things you might like:
- Cardboard Box: Get sturdy cardboard boxes perfect for constructing fun and engaging carnival games at home.
- Paper Cups: Stock up on durable paper cups ideal for creating DIY carnival ball toss games.
- Foam Balls: Grab a set of soft foam balls, perfect for safe and enjoyable tossing games.
15. Interactive Door Game
Add some flair with a game that has interactive doors or flaps. I love watching the surprise on faces when a hidden target appears! For another project with a big reveal, check out these easy DIY book character costumes.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Decorative Cardstock Paper Pack: Enhance your interactive door game with vibrant cardstock paper. Add color and strength effortlessly.
- Double-Sided Adhesive Tape: Securely attach flaps and doors with easy-to-use, strong double-sided adhesive tape.
- Craft Cutting Tools Set: Achieve precision in your cuts with a set of reliable craft cutting tools. Create intricate designs.
16. Ping Pong Basketball
Use a cardboard tube and a plastic cup to create a mini ping pong basketball setup. This kind of DIY activity also inspires some unique game room gift ideas. Bouncing the ball in is trickier than it looks, which keeps us entertained for hours.
Items that may come in handy:
- Cardboard Tubes Assortment: Get creative with a set of versatile cardboard tubes for endless DIY possibilities.
- Plastic Cups for Games: Discover durable plastic cups perfect for all your fun and entertaining DIY projects.
- Ping Pong Ball Pack: Stock up on ping pong balls to keep the fun going for any DIY game setup.
17. Cardboard Carnival Booth
Set up a carnival booth complete with games and prizes. It brings the spirit of a real carnival into our home, and everyone loves leaving with a little prize! For a different kind of festive display, take a look at these candy cane bulletin board ideas.
Give these a look:
- DIY Cardboard Booth Kit: Transform your space with this fun kit, perfect for creating a lively carnival atmosphere!
- Carnival Game Set: Engage everyone with a fun carnival game set, ideal for all ages and skill levels!
- Carnival Prizes Bulk Pack: Delight winners with a variety of small prizes, perfect for your carnival booth events!
18. The Mystery Box
Create a mystery box with hidden compartments and surprises. My friends love the element of surprise, and it’s always a hit at our gatherings. Another great way to surprise guests is with some creative DIY Halloween costume ideas.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Decorative Cardboard Boxes: Create stunning mystery boxes with decorative designs, perfect for concealing surprises for your guests.
- Hidden Compartment Kits: Add intrigue to your mystery box with hidden compartments for a thrilling element of surprise.
- Assorted Small Trinkets: Fill your mystery box with assorted trinkets to keep your friends guessing and entertained.
