Time to pop those pigs, for reals! This is my version of a cute Angry Birds -related game. My husband and I are running a small games booth at a local carnival and I made all the games. (Tip a troll, ring toss, bean bag toss, nerf shoot-out and now, Angry Birds.) I knew that I created something identifiable when the kids would quickly inform their parents that we had Angry Birds. It was so cute!
I chose to come up with a way to pop balloons because it was more accurate to the game, in my opinion. I saw that there was a game in Japan that included plush pigs and knocking them off a pedestal, but I had to give it some "OOMPH" so the kids would be excited about all the action going on. It was funny to see the "big kids" / adults try and win this game for their kids to pick out prizes too!
So if you're doing a carnival or a themed party, or you just want to have a fun game to play at home, etc...check this out. :)
I chose to come up with a way to pop balloons because it was more accurate to the game, in my opinion. I saw that there was a game in Japan that included plush pigs and knocking them off a pedestal, but I had to give it some "OOMPH" so the kids would be excited about all the action going on. It was funny to see the "big kids" / adults try and win this game for their kids to pick out prizes too!
So if you're doing a carnival or a themed party, or you just want to have a fun game to play at home, etc...check this out. :)
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Paint, acrylic and spray paint (white to prime) acrylic for artwork
Plywood (my dad's scrap wood in garage) and extra for a sign
Big Paint Sticks (from Lowes) 10
Drill, Screws, Nail gun or glue, saw
Balloons, packs of 20 from $1 store
Zip Ties or rope to hang the game
Angry Birds Dog Toys (lol) from walmart
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You want to choose a level that you can make with the paint sticks, so I came up with something staggered and basic so that the balloons would be separated and not crowded.
First, I took the paint sticks and I traced them onto the board, where I wanted them. Then I numbered the sticks so that I would know where they belonged once I cut them. You can also sketch out the size of the balloons that you will have on these boards, so that you understand the spacing and placing!
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Cut your paint sticks as desired and set them aside from the scraps. You don't want to get them mixed up. But I planned well and I used the same sticks for other parts on the level, so try and do that to minimize any hassle. :)
Paint, acrylic and spray paint (white to prime) acrylic for artwork
Plywood (my dad's scrap wood in garage) and extra for a sign
Big Paint Sticks (from Lowes) 10
Drill, Screws, Nail gun or glue, saw
Balloons, packs of 20 from $1 store
Zip Ties or rope to hang the game
Angry Birds Dog Toys (lol) from walmart
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You want to choose a level that you can make with the paint sticks, so I came up with something staggered and basic so that the balloons would be separated and not crowded.
First, I took the paint sticks and I traced them onto the board, where I wanted them. Then I numbered the sticks so that I would know where they belonged once I cut them. You can also sketch out the size of the balloons that you will have on these boards, so that you understand the spacing and placing!
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Cut your paint sticks as desired and set them aside from the scraps. You don't want to get them mixed up. But I planned well and I used the same sticks for other parts on the level, so try and do that to minimize any hassle. :)
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I bet this will be a hit with both the kids and the adults! Great idea and thanks for posting. If I make one in the next few months for my volunteer events I'll post some pictures ^.^
We called them Wrist Rockets!