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1. Vintage Travel Games
Make Life Lovely
Got a long road trip ahead and some cranky kids? Check out Make Life Lovely's collection of travel games — including a DIY wooden box. Included are a map puzzle and checkers, and a magnetic board and slate for imaginative fun.
2. Guess Who — Family & Friends Edition
Almost Makes Perfect
Who doesn't love a good game of Guess Who? Guessing is so much more fun when the stock faces are replaced with your family and friends. Almost Makes Perfect shows you how to make this minimalist, personalized do-it-yourself version of the classic game.
3. Tiny Tin Billiards
Crafts Unleashed
Not everyone wants to go all the way to the bar for a quick game of pool, so why not create your own mini travel tin — pool game included? Follow the instructions at Crafts Unleashed to create this cute and clever on-the-go activity.
4. Wooden Tic-Tac-Toe
Spalvotas Dryzuotas
Sure, you can play tic-tac-toe anywhere you've got a pen and paper, but these tree slice game pieces from Spalvotas Dryzuotas (in Lithuanian) are adorable accessories to keep on your coffee table for a quick game whenever you want. All you need? A wood burner and some extra wood — you can usually find round slices in craft stores.
5. Kerplunk
Mericherry
All you need for your own handmade game of Kerplunk is an IKEA silverware container, some straws, and pom poms. It's so easy you can be up and playing within minutes. For inspiration, check out Mericherry.
6. Upcycled Checkers
Think Crafts
Think Crafts spray-painted old buttons for her blue-and-bronze checkers game, but you can use anything you've got on hand to create this delightful upcycled checkers board, made using spray paint, heavy chipboard or canvas, and foam.
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