http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 04:59:51 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Knitted-d20-Dice-Bag/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/56XE/H174GO5X/FXF56XEH174GO5X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/56XE/H174GO5X/FXF56XEH174GO5X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/56XE/H174GO5X/FXF56XEH174GO5X.SMALL.jpg yoyology When etymike posted his RPG dice tray, I realized that I'd never posted an instructable of what might be my geekiest project, the knitted d20 dice bag. A few years ago I got tired of the standard Crown Royal bag of dice I carried to every gaming session. I thought it would be neat to make something...
By: yoyology

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:32:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/RPG-Dice-Tray-Cheap-Easy/
RPG Dice Tray (Cheap & Easy!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/JXN5/H12SVDTV/FPEJXN5H12SVDTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/JXN5/H12SVDTV/FPEJXN5H12SVDTV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/JXN5/H12SVDTV/FPEJXN5H12SVDTV.SMALL.jpg etymike I remember growing up jealous of my friends whose parents let them play Dungeons and Dragons, so I recently decided to try it out with my 2 sons.  We have a blast, despite only 3 players, and I really enjoy the project opportunities that go along with table-gaming.  Unfortunately, as an American liv...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:01:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-make-Large-Funky-Metal-Dice-d6/
Easy to make Large Funky Metal Dice (d6) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/HIYP/F2AX8PRP/FD6HIYPF2AX8PRP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/HIYP/F2AX8PRP/FD6HIYPF2AX8PRP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/HIYP/F2AX8PRP/FD6HIYPF2AX8PRP.SMALL.jpg whamodyne It was a dark and stormy night and the power was out. Not to be detered at our efforts at fun, we all hunkered down for an exciting game of Settlers by candlelight. Mighty was the cry of anguish when we realized the dreaded dice gremlins had struck earlier that day, taking our dice for their own n...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 18:30:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Grown-up-Battleship/
Grown-up Battleship - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/YXV6/GZ0MMC3F/F9JYXV6GZ0MMC3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/YXV6/GZ0MMC3F/F9JYXV6GZ0MMC3F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/YXV6/GZ0MMC3F/F9JYXV6GZ0MMC3F.SMALL.jpg Malfurious Have you ever thought about the game you played as a child and thought, “How can I add an adult twist?” There have been plenty of different versions around the internet, but I decided to use my love of woodworking to create a unique twenty-first birthday gift. This instructable details the steps I u...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:13:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Munchkin-Monster-Pawns/
Munchkin Monster Pawns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/GYUU/GYZNV7FM/FW0GYUUGYZNV7FM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/GYUU/GYZNV7FM/FW0GYUUGYZNV7FM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/GYUU/GYZNV7FM/FW0GYUUGYZNV7FM.SMALL.jpg mrdebos I recently got infected with the Munchkin virus and after we tried poker chips and M&M's I decided it was time to make my own Munchkin monster pawns to keep track of our levels... This is a quick and easy project that will take no more than an afternoon to make a handful of monster pawns. Tools &...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:57:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Minecraft-Papercrafts/
The Ultimate Guide to Minecraft Papercrafts! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/KULM/GY4RFRHG/FKVKULMGY4RFRHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/KULM/GY4RFRHG/FKVKULMGY4RFRHG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/KULM/GY4RFRHG/FKVKULMGY4RFRHG.SMALL.jpg BenBurge After quite the search for a Minecraft Papercraft instructable, I was a little shocked to see there were almost none- so i went on a quest to bring justice to the inkjet printing, paper folding, and pickaxe picking communities. With that said, onto the instructable! I think at one point or another...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Feb 2012 01:11:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Carcassonne-Rubicks-Cube/
Carcassonne Rubick's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/824K/GY18R8XT/FFL824KGY18R8XT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/824K/GY18R8XT/FFL824KGY18R8XT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/824K/GY18R8XT/FFL824KGY18R8XT.SMALL.jpg infob If you have an unused Rubick's Cube you have now a Carcassonne-like game in your hands! Oh, well. I have no rights about Carcassone, tiles, logo, trademark, etc etc. But it is the best modern board game. I love it. Oh, well, well, I have no rights about Rubick's cube neither. And I was inspired by...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:42:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemmade-Mancala-Board-with-Storage/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/KWKK/GWF5U8IP/FSWKWKKGWF5U8IP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/KWKK/GWF5U8IP/FSWKWKKGWF5U8IP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/KWKK/GWF5U8IP/FSWKWKKGWF5U8IP.SMALL.jpg spitfireap I made this mancala board using 2 pieces of 1x2x8 poplar boards, routed with a 3/4" corebox bit.  I first glued the 2 poplar boards together to make a thicker board - I did this so I could drill some holes to store the game pieces in.  I then drew out the areas I would route then hand routed the...
By: spitfireap

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:08:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dindio-with-a-million-ways-to-play/
Dindio - a million ways to play - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/J4G8/GVZQ6GZ8/FRRJ4G8GVZQ6GZ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/J4G8/GVZQ6GZ8/FRRJ4G8GVZQ6GZ8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/J4G8/GVZQ6GZ8/FRRJ4G8GVZQ6GZ8.SMALL.jpg Yinan Design Dindio is a simple toy / game with open rules. You can play the "default" games listed here, modify them, or design your own Dindio games from scratch! game#1: Two or more players each choose a color of little ninjas. Everyone tries to kill (knocking down) other players' ninjas by taking turns to u...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:31:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/CHINESE-JACKS/
CHINESE JACKS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/YL85/GVQHPYJD/FHWYL85GVQHPYJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/YL85/GVQHPYJD/FHWYL85GVQHPYJD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/YL85/GVQHPYJD/FHWYL85GVQHPYJD.SMALL.jpg cdawisconsin Just couldn't resist this walk down Memory Lane. I was a child during the 1970's and Chinese Jacks were one of my favorite games to play.  Small plastic rings looped together to form a little cluster.  Chinese Jacks or Jax, were sold at every toy store, grocery store, and corner drug store acro...
By: cdawisconsin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 02:07:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Roads-for-your-Model-Railroad-Layout-or-Diorama-T/
Roads for your Model Railroad Layout or Diorama, The SMARTT Way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/8GM6/GVA8VK5F/F3W8GM6GVA8VK5F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/8GM6/GVA8VK5F/F3W8GM6GVA8VK5F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/8GM6/GVA8VK5F/F3W8GM6GVA8VK5F.SMALL.jpg SMARTTinc Almost every model railroad has villages and towns spotted across its landscape. What lends an air of reality to these features is the road work connecting them, turning a bunch of houses and shops and industrial structures into a living town that is a part of a larger world.  It may be tempting to ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:53:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructa-ball/
Instructaball Pocket Sized Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/ZYG0/GV9SOWK4/FYWZYG0GV9SOWK4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/ZYG0/GV9SOWK4/FYWZYG0GV9SOWK4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/ZYG0/GV9SOWK4/FYWZYG0GV9SOWK4.SMALL.jpg alex888 I wanted to make an easy to make, easy to play game that other kids would be able to make. I made this version of it as a travel size, but you can make it a bigger size if you want.  I got a broken jewelry box at Michaels for a dollar, but you can just make one if you want. I took off the top of it....
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:45:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Useless2-The-more-pocket-sized-way/
Useless^2 (The more pocket sized way.) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/CDYN/GUQ4JW9M/FC7CDYNGUQ4JW9M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/CDYN/GUQ4JW9M/FC7CDYNGUQ4JW9M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/CDYN/GUQ4JW9M/FC7CDYNGUQ4JW9M.SMALL.jpg blinkyblinky I'm sure most people have heard of the most useless machine. When it is useless x useless he calls it useless squared. I built a simpler useless squared that does't use a DPDT switch nor does it use two motors. The video will explain. Get the Parts You will need: 2 555 timers (You only need ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:10:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Strategy-Guide-to-Winning-Ghost-Stories/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/STBG/GTB9OGLV/FF7STBGGTB9OGLV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/STBG/GTB9OGLV/FF7STBGGTB9OGLV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/STBG/GTB9OGLV/FF7STBGGTB9OGLV.SMALL.jpg zazenergy Ghost Stories is one of my favorite collaborative board games. For 1 - 4 players, you each play taoist priests with special powers designed to help you protect the local villagers from ghosts. The game can be very challenging to win and has a pretty steep learning curve. I decided to create this vid...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2011 17:35:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Warmachine-Gaming-Table-for-Penny-Arcade/
Warmachine Gaming Table for Penny Arcade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/O2AM/GSYEQD5A/FH7O2AMGSYEQD5A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/O2AM/GSYEQD5A/FH7O2AMGSYEQD5A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/O2AM/GSYEQD5A/FH7O2AMGSYEQD5A.SMALL.jpg At-Large Gamers Our Background: We are three guys in Boston interested in all kinds of games, and in this case miniature based wargames. We are fascinated by technology and a question in our minds was "How can we innovate wargaming terrain and table design to make a more immersive and interactive gaming experience?...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:14:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-play-MANCALA/
How to play... MANCALA!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/WIG1/FJ32D465/FA2WIG1FJ32D465.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/WIG1/FJ32D465/FA2WIG1FJ32D465.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/WIG1/FJ32D465/FA2WIG1FJ32D465.SMALL.jpg YummyPancakes The first in a series of Instructables (well, I might not make the others... I'll try to remember) known as "How to play...". In this series, I will teach you how to play some popular and fun board games, as well as give you some strategy, which makes it different from the poorly worded, unillustrat...
By: YummyPancakes

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:05:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Executive-Desk-top-Ladder-Golf-Set/
Make an Executive Desk-top Ladder Golf Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/BLW1/GSNQL91Q/F8IBLW1GSNQL91Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/BLW1/GSNQL91Q/F8IBLW1GSNQL91Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/BLW1/GSNQL91Q/F8IBLW1GSNQL91Q.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Ordinary executives have ordinary desk-games to keep them from getting bored in between meetings and signing important pieces of paper. Executive Makers need a Maker game to keep them from getting bored while they wait for soldering iron or glue-gun to warm up... Materials This is one of th...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:37:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Settlers-of-Catan-3D/
Settlers of Catan 3D - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/6A0S/GSNQE7K7/FGR6A0SGSNQE7K7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/6A0S/GSNQE7K7/FGR6A0SGSNQE7K7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/6A0S/GSNQE7K7/FGR6A0SGSNQE7K7.SMALL.jpg Kaisei13 Yes, I know it had been done and done pretty well, but I had to add my own style to this wonderful game. Instead of making cookie cutter pieces that would be molded and mass produced I decided to make each piece completely unique. I also did not want to stick to wheat, sheep, brick, wood, and ore, b...
By: Kaisei13

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:53:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Warhammer-40K-Terrain-Cracked-Aquila/
Warhammer 40K Terrain: Cracked Aquila - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/9JPP/GS3BDRMA/FR69JPPGS3BDRMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/9JPP/GS3BDRMA/FR69JPPGS3BDRMA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/9JPP/GS3BDRMA/FR69JPPGS3BDRMA.SMALL.jpg William930 What do you guys think, is there much interest in this kind of stuff on instructables? i.e. would documenting more terrain pieces of mine be useful to others? The Aquila is the symbol of the imperial guard army in the game Warhammer 40K.   I saw a piece of terrain on the Games Workshop website. I r...
By: William930

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2011 23:24:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/One-dimensional-Connect-Four/
One-dimensional Connect Four - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/55CW/GS3BDY1L/F4955CWGS3BDY1L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/55CW/GS3BDY1L/F4955CWGS3BDY1L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/55CW/GS3BDY1L/F4955CWGS3BDY1L.SMALL.jpg Kiteman I've been going back through my piles of stuff from the back of a cupboard personal archives, and found a sheet I had put together way back in the late nineties. It was how to play a game of four-in-a-row (usually known as Connect 4), entirely in one dimension.  Two dimensional Connect Four is qui...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2011 19:23:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Game-Board-Chess%2c-Draughts-and-Backgamm/
Duct Tape Game Board (Chess, Draughts and Backgammon) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/M6AI/X1PEWP7OGFF/FI8M6AIX1PEWP7OGFF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/M6AI/X1PEWP7OGFF/FI8M6AIX1PEWP7OGFF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/M6AI/X1PEWP7OGFF/FI8M6AIX1PEWP7OGFF.SMALL.jpg Slamdunk This instructable shows you how to make a game board for chess, draughts (checkers in American) and backgammon from duct tape. Bin bag foundation As a foundation for the board cut a black bin liner up so that you have a square of plastic at least 12 times the width of your duct tape (60cm in my c...
By: Slamdunk

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Jan 2007 00:42:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-Simple-Kids-games/
Two Simple Kids games. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/7X2E/GPBDGYUP/F1F7X2EGPBDGYUP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/7X2E/GPBDGYUP/F1F7X2EGPBDGYUP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/7X2E/GPBDGYUP/F1F7X2EGPBDGYUP.SMALL.jpg infob Today I came with two very simple games, designed for my little daughter. Of course they are a lot boring for me, but funny for my girl. They has no strategy, only random. They are intended to force the very little children to count, search matchings and apply a little logic and also serve as an int...
By: infob

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jul 2011 01:05:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Projects-Inspired-by-Board-Games/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/13L5/GRFNDQ5K/FVZ13L5GRFNDQ5K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/13L5/GRFNDQ5K/FVZ13L5GRFNDQ5K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/13L5/GRFNDQ5K/FVZ13L5GRFNDQ5K.SMALL.jpg annahowardshaw While online games are convenient, nothing beats rolling real life dice, picking letter tiles out of a drawstring bag or spending a half an hour counting out money before you even begin a marathon session of  Monopoly.  These projects add on a whole new tactile experience by allowing you to dress a...
By: annahowardshaw

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:07:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-cardboard-Dominos/
How to make cardboard Dominos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/X945/GQVYPUB1/FHFX945GQVYPUB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/X945/GQVYPUB1/FHFX945GQVYPUB1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/X945/GQVYPUB1/FHFX945GQVYPUB1.SMALL.jpg farzadbayan In a clam and sunny day, I wont to make anything and after many hours I have anything for you, cardboard Dominos! It's cheap and enjoyable! If you want, you can download a poster that I made for this Instructable, from HERE ! :) Learn more about Dominos/es. What you will need - Cardboard - Blad...
By: farzadbayan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2011 12:35:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Pinball-Machine/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/2NLB/GQYG5ST1/FK52NLBGQYG5ST1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/2NLB/GQYG5ST1/FK52NLBGQYG5ST1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/2NLB/GQYG5ST1/FK52NLBGQYG5ST1.SMALL.jpg vishalapr Two days ago I felt really bored and after thinking a bit I thought why not make myself one of those cool pinball machines that are there at videogame centers...so then I started searching for materials and after a lot of searcch these are the materials I used : Cardboard 6 Chopsticks Duct tape (Re...
By: vishalapr

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Aug 2011 15:38:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Draw-a-Maze/
How to Draw a Maze - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/83GV/F8RPG53P/FKU83GVF8RPG53P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/83GV/F8RPG53P/FKU83GVF8RPG53P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/83GV/F8RPG53P/FKU83GVF8RPG53P.SMALL.jpg bigfootduck These are directions on how to draw a simple maze. All you need is a pencil and paper. Outline Draw a square. Erase two wholes in it. I put mine in the corners as shown in the picture. This will be your entrance and exit. Step 2 Draw another square inside the first square. Erase more holes in ...
By: bigfootduck

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:55:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tech-Deck-2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/NU76/FR0ZSYS8/FTWNU76FR0ZSYS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/NU76/FR0ZSYS8/FTWNU76FR0ZSYS8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/NU76/FR0ZSYS8/FTWNU76FR0ZSYS8.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides Tech Deck skateboards are tiny skateboards that you ride with your fingers. You can do tricks, ride rails, take jumps and peel out with them just as you can on a normal skateboard. The Instructables community has taken finger boards and their paraphernalia to a whole new level by creating massive ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:36:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Chess-Set/
Cardboard Chess Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/B6ZT/GQ5PYVCV/FTMB6ZTGQ5PYVCV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/B6ZT/GQ5PYVCV/FTMB6ZTGQ5PYVCV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/B6ZT/GQ5PYVCV/FTMB6ZTGQ5PYVCV.SMALL.jpg hackitbuildit This is a instructable on how to make a cardboard chess set and Board. What You need:- 2 different coloured Cardboard box's for the chess pieces 1 Piece of cardboard for the chess board. Tooth picks Chess pieces templates (download here) Chess Board template (download here ) A printer to print out...
By: hackitbuildit

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:15:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Childrens-Wedding-Entertainment-for-under-a-tenne/
Children's Wedding Entertainment for under a tenner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/SDK7/GPVF23NV/FK1SDK7GPVF23NV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/SDK7/GPVF23NV/FK1SDK7GPVF23NV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/SDK7/GPVF23NV/FK1SDK7GPVF23NV.SMALL.jpg xavec Hi everyone! This is entered in the DIY wedding challenge, so if you like it, please vote for it! Weddings are a wonderful occasion, but sometimes for the smallest guests they can drag on a little bit. The long speeches, all the grown-ups talking about grown up things, and so many extra rules about...
By: xavec

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jul 2011 10:26:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Surgery-Game/
Robot Surgery Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/B5PA/GONGICUK/F7UB5PAGONGICUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/B5PA/GONGICUK/F7UB5PAGONGICUK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/B5PA/GONGICUK/F7UB5PAGONGICUK.SMALL.jpg randofo Not just anyone can perform surgery. It takes decades of schooling and years of experience to become a surgeon. Fortunately, most anyone can not only play operation, but build their own custom operation game. In this way you can practice removing unnecessary bits from whatever sentient life-form yo...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2011 17:34:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pen-Paper-CATAN-on-the-go/
pen & paper Catan - for emergencies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/ASSX/GPAS22GZ/FCKASSXGPAS22GZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/ASSX/GPAS22GZ/FCKASSXGPAS22GZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/ASSX/GPAS22GZ/FCKASSXGPAS22GZ.SMALL.jpg ATTILAtheHUNgry Do you love Settlers of Catan? You do!? Great, me too!  Do you carry it with you wherever you go? No? That's what I thought. Few of us carry a hex-board, road pieces, dice, resource cards, and all the other trappings a of good game of Catan with us on a daily basis. (If you do, then my hat is off t...
By: ATTILAtheHUNgry

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:45:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Android-Ball-Maze-An-Introduction-to-the-And/
DIY Android Ball Maze - An Introduction to the Android ADK - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/JCL5/GOZIQLP9/FLTJCL5GOZIQLP9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/JCL5/GOZIQLP9/FLTJCL5GOZIQLP9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/JCL5/GOZIQLP9/FLTJCL5GOZIQLP9.SMALL.jpg pcdevltd Introduction If you're reading this article you're probably like me: I go through phases where I get so engrossed in a project (which most others would see as trivial), so focused on the goal that sleep and food are afterthoughts, I put my body through a gauntlet to appease some primitive urge of mi...
By: pcdevltd

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:11:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mario-Inspired-Knock-em-Down-Game/
Mario Inspired Knock 'em Down Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/PGVB/GOW492S6/F5VPGVBGOW492S6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/PGVB/GOW492S6/F5VPGVBGOW492S6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/PGVB/GOW492S6/F5VPGVBGOW492S6.SMALL.jpg MrF_DT_teacher I noticed the Toy contest and thought that was a good enough excuse to do something Nintendo related. After a bit of though this is what I've come up with. I hope you like it :) Before anyone asks: Yes I drew all of the parts and graphics up myself (using Adobe Illustrator) And yes I am aware that...
By: MrF_DT_teacher

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:32:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Pocket-Game-Chest-11-games-on-the-go/
Altoids Pocket Game Chest - 11 games on the go - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/19PO/GLWQVGDW/FBL19POGLWQVGDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/19PO/GLWQVGDW/FBL19POGLWQVGDW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/19PO/GLWQVGDW/FBL19POGLWQVGDW.SMALL.jpg ATTILAtheHUNgry Board games are great.  Whether you're sitting down to an intense game of Go, or a simple game of Tic-Tac-Toe, board games are a fun way to pass the time with friends and family.  I love board games, so I wanted a game chest that I could fit in my pocket and carry with me wherever I went.  I've alw...
By: ATTILAtheHUNgry

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 13:59:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-on-acrylic-laser-etched-Settlers-of-Catan-ga/
Paint on acrylic laser etched Settlers of Catan game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/Y4OI/GKXTX5E7/FRJY4OIGKXTX5E7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/Y4OI/GKXTX5E7/FRJY4OIGKXTX5E7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/Y4OI/GKXTX5E7/FRJY4OIGKXTX5E7.SMALL.jpg michiexile Based on the templates on Thingiverse, I decided to make two Settlers of Catan games while my membership at TechShop is still active. One for me, and one for my parents who are very fond of Settlers, and play it a lot. Nota Bene: The game of Settlers of Catan was created by Klaus Teuber. Both me an...
By: michiexile

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2011 06:53:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Acrylic-Chess-Board/
Custom Acrylic Chess Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/OSDA/GI0TMKTT/FT4OSDAGI0TMKTT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/OSDA/GI0TMKTT/FT4OSDAGI0TMKTT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/OSDA/GI0TMKTT/FT4OSDAGI0TMKTT.SMALL.jpg jzzsxm I've always had a soft side towards chess sets.  I've never been particularly good at chess (I know how the pieces move and I know when I'm about to be destroyed, but that's about it).  I have, however, always enjoyed the artistry and design possibilities inherit in a good chess set.  It was The Sha...
By: jzzsxm

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jan 2011 04:41:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-custom-Scrabbletm-tiles/
How to make custom Scrabble(tm) tiles. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/PDB0/GHZ71W41/FHIPDB0GHZ71W41.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/PDB0/GHZ71W41/FHIPDB0GHZ71W41.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/PDB0/GHZ71W41/FHIPDB0GHZ71W41.SMALL.jpg gtoal A lady posted on a group I'm on asking if anyone knew of a source for a Scrabble set using the American Sign Language finger-spelling alphabet.  I was pretty sure there wasn't one but I suggested it would be an easy thing for her to make herself.  Well, on reflection a couple of days later I thought...
By: gtoal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:07:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Play-Dreidel-on-Hanukkah/
How to Play Dreidel on Hanukkah - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/I2QA/GGPESZJI/FGLI2QAGGPESZJI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/I2QA/GGPESZJI/FGLI2QAGGPESZJI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/I2QA/GGPESZJI/FGLI2QAGGPESZJI.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Enjoy this fun Jewish tradition this Hanukkah.  Play with the family while eating potato latkes and singing songs!! Chanukah 2010: December 1-9 The Story of Dreidel The game of dreidel originated during the rule of the Greek King Antiochus.  During this time laws were passed to ban the study of...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:40:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Personalized-Guess-Who/
Personalized Guess Who - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/34HV/MW2EVYDZV4G/F6634HVMW2EVYDZV4G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/34HV/MW2EVYDZV4G/F6634HVMW2EVYDZV4G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/34HV/MW2EVYDZV4G/F6634HVMW2EVYDZV4G.SMALL.jpg randofo My girlfriend and I were playing Guess Who one afternoon and I thought to myself how great it would be if all of the characters were people I know. So, I set out to improve upon the dynamics of the game by replacing all of the original face cards with cards of my own creation. Now we can ask questi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Jan 2007 03:16:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Mini-War-Gaming-Bunker-Hill-Free/
Build Mini War Gaming Bunker Hill -Free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/TPVY/GCI8K5VS/FETTPVYGCI8K5VS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/TPVY/GCI8K5VS/FETTPVYGCI8K5VS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/TPVY/GCI8K5VS/FETTPVYGCI8K5VS.SMALL.jpg vandejake This instructable will show you how to create several different items for your favorite table top mini war game.  Its suggested that you read through the whole process before attempting, and be creative.  Materials The first thing you are going to want to do is gather your materials, this can ...
By: vandejake

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:49:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-3D-Settlers-of-Catan-board-from-scrap-plywo/
Custom 3D Settlers of Catan board from scrap plywood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/H5JY/G3E27WR2/FDVH5JYG3E27WR2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/H5JY/G3E27WR2/FDVH5JYG3E27WR2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/H5JY/G3E27WR2/FDVH5JYG3E27WR2.SMALL.jpg makendo Settlers of Catan is a family strategy boardgame for 3-4 players. It has a clever modular board that is arranged differently each time you play. Settlers has inspired many different 3D versions; the board represents an island with 6 different terrain types, so it is the perfect game to model, be it ...
By: makendo

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:55:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Chinese-Checkers-Board/
How to make a Chinese Checkers Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/P9I5/G6MPPU74/FFDP9I5G6MPPU74.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/P9I5/G6MPPU74/FFDP9I5G6MPPU74.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/P9I5/G6MPPU74/FFDP9I5G6MPPU74.SMALL.jpg pudtiny This instructable will show you how to make a wooden Chinese checkers board that can be used with marbles to play the game.  I have a wooden board and marble set and when my brother-in-law and his wife saw it they wanted one but couldn't find one to buy. So I made it. Tools and Materials Tools  A...
By: pudtiny

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:22:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-Processor-Chess-Set/
Micro Processor Chess Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/TRCU/G69MVY1V/FQ4TRCUG69MVY1V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/TRCU/G69MVY1V/FQ4TRCUG69MVY1V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/TRCU/G69MVY1V/FQ4TRCUG69MVY1V.SMALL.jpg CrLz Rather than play the computer chess, why not make a chess set out of the computer! This is version 0.1 (beta). If I can get enough Pentium "586" chips, I'd like to make a regulation size chess set. (see my post) Any constructive criticism would be appreciated! Chess Board The board is the unde...
By: CrLz

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Mar 2010 08:02:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Konane-Game-Board/
How to make a Konane Game Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/F17O/G68HDCD5/FSGF17OG68HDCD5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/F17O/G68HDCD5/FSGF17OG68HDCD5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/F17O/G68HDCD5/FSGF17OG68HDCD5.SMALL.jpg pudtiny This project brings together my love of playing board games  with my passion for wood work. Konane is an ancient game from Hawaii that is played on a grid. The grid can be of any size, I have chosen to make my board 8x8.  The idea of the game is to jump over your opponents pieces and remove them fo...
By: pudtiny

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:51:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Roll-Up-Board-Game-Card-Game-Surface/
Roll-Up Board Game / Card Game Surface - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/30F8/G619H7QZ/FK630F8G619H7QZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/30F8/G619H7QZ/FK630F8G619H7QZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/30F8/G619H7QZ/FK630F8G619H7QZ.SMALL.jpg mhl This might be of interest if you live somewhere with limited space but would like to have a good surface to lay over a table for playing card games or board games.  It seems it's pretty common for people to buy a roll of baize to lay out like a table cloth for this purpose, but I thought this would ...
By: mhl

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:49:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Battling-Tops/
Battling Tops - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/L6B9/FZHLB23T/F32L6B9FZHLB23T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/L6B9/FZHLB23T/F32L6B9FZHLB23T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/L6B9/FZHLB23T/F32L6B9FZHLB23T.SMALL.jpg ramhardikar Welcome to this instructable!In this I am going to show you how to make Tops/Spinners using Tea Light Candles. You may engage more than one person in these toys or enjoy it in solo. This is a simple and quick project. My little daughter was really excited to see these toys in action. Inspiration beh...
By: ramhardikar

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:47:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Air-Hockey-Table-1/
DIY Air Hockey Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/URSA/FYAJKMT1/FF1URSAFYAJKMT1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/URSA/FYAJKMT1/FF1URSAFYAJKMT1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/URSA/FYAJKMT1/FF1URSAFYAJKMT1.SMALL.jpg casvandegoor Inspired by a do-it-yourself miniature table spotted on youtube we decided to built a full-size (122cm x 244cm) air hockey table. This instructable will guide you through all the steps in making this large air hockey table (without table legs). You can download a 3D model of the DIY Air Hockey Tabl...
By: casvandegoor

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:30:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Altoids-Tin-Racer/
Pocket Sized Altoids Tin Racer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/TE3P/FWYHS19A/F39TE3PFWYHS19A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/TE3P/FWYHS19A/F39TE3PFWYHS19A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/TE3P/FWYHS19A/F39TE3PFWYHS19A.SMALL.jpg Heywasup Have you ever gotten bored at school or wanted to make your friends jealous with something they didn't have? Well this is it, this is what you have all been waiting for... Pocket Sized Altoids Tin Racer! Materials: Getting the Tin My tin was not a regular Altoids tin. I used the Altoids Smalls wh...
By: Heywasup

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:21:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Travels-Games-Pocket-Size-Fun/
Altoids Tin Travel Games - Pocket Size Fun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/U82S/FWEGK2OV/FCDU82SFWEGK2OV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/U82S/FWEGK2OV/FCDU82SFWEGK2OV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/U82S/FWEGK2OV/FCDU82SFWEGK2OV.SMALL.jpg jphphotography Altoids tins are amazing things and here is yet another fun use for them. While this instructable includes a checker/chess board, tic-tac-toe, and backgammon the possibilities are really endless so feel free to add your own ideas. Materials Needed: Altoids 50g Tin (Rectangular) Printer Glue (Spray ...
By: jphphotography

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:41:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinball/
Tabletop Pinball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/6T4I/FTM734P1/F896T4IFTM734P1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/6T4I/FTM734P1/F896T4IFTM734P1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/6T4I/FTM734P1/F896T4IFTM734P1.SMALL.jpg seamster This is a tabletop pinball machine made from all scrap wood and bits and pieces of things I've held onto just waiting for a project like this. The ball is from an old computer mouse, with the rubber coating removed (you could use a marble as well). A crafty person should never throw perfectly good s...
By: seamster

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