The summer is dragging on and the kids don’t have any summer camps for the next few weeks. That means: 1) I need to find a way to keep the kids entertained. 2) I need to keep them from pushing me over the brink of insanity. 3) I need to keep them from pushing each other off a cliff.

I came up with a fun marble toss game that will keep them busy. It was an easy game to make and I used some of the scrap wood laying around my workshop. Feel free to substitute materials and make modifications.

I enjoyed using the Dremel Fortiflex to carve the intricate letters and numbers. I have to admit I’m enjoying working as a brand ambassador for Dremel and testing their tools.

Let’s get your marble game face on!

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Materials:

• Pencil
• Ballpoint pen
• Computer print out of “Marble Toss”
• Chalkboard paint
• Painter’s tape
• Paint brush
• 12 – 1.25″ wood screws
• Wood glue
• 10 – 1″ brad nails
• Wood putty
• Acrylic paint: Red & Aqua
• 10 marbles
• Chalk
• Compass or round objects to trace holes (tape roll, glass, quart paint can, and food container)

Optional: White pin stripes

Cut list:

• 1 – 1/4″ x 10.5″ x 24.5″ plywood (face)
• 1 – 1/2″ x 23″ x 9.25″ plywood (for side supports)
• 2 – 1×3″ cut to 8.5″ (for base supports)
• 1 – 2×4″ cut to 8.5″ (for upper support)

Tools Used:

• Dremel Fortiflex
• Dremel Trio
• Dremel Ultra-Saw
• Finish Nailer (or hammer)

Instructions:

Begin by drawing a horizontal line across the 1/2″ plywood.

The angle will be approximately 22˚degrees.

Use the Dremel Ultra-Saw (jig saw or circular saw) to cut your plywood board in half diagonally.

You should have two identical triangles for the side supports. Read more