Hi, I’m Amy and I love to build things and share plans at Hertoolbelt! My kids love to play the traditional Jenga. I thought it would be fun to make a giant sized version for the yard with a ‘throw ‘n go’ option (I’m calling it Roll ‘n Go). When picking out these boards, make sure you inspect the pieces. The roll ‘n go version puts a fun twist on the game, and I kept it simple for my young kids. To make all 54 Jenga pieces you will need six 2 x 4 x 8 boards. Each side of the dice (die) is a different color and there is a corresponding set of blocks in each color. The materials cost less than 25 and you can buy everything you need at at Home Depot or. They will roll and whatever color it lands on, they have to move a block of that color. 314K views 8 years ago How to make a Giant Jenga game Ill show you how to make a giant Jenga game. You can totally play the traditional way too. A ‘2×3’ board that you buy is actually 1.5 inches thick, 2.5 inches wide and we can cut them 7.5 inches long…perfect! The traditional Jenga pieces are 1.5 cm thick, 2.5 cm wide and 7.5 cm long, making the jumbo jenga pieces couldn’t be simpler using 2×3 boards. How to Make a DIY Jumbo Jenga Yard Game Materials I also made a carrying crate that doubles as the Jumbo Jenga stand, it has enough room for the 54 jumbo jenga pieces and dice. 1 – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ from a 4×4 postĬut the 2×3 boards into 7 1/2″ long pieces, you should be able to get 12 – 7 1/2″ pieces from each 2×3 board.54 – 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ jenga block pieces cut from the 2×3 boards.2 – drawer handles – optional for carrying crate.wood glue – optional for carrying crate.26 – 1 1/4″ wood screws – optional for carrying crate.scrap piece of 4″ x 4″ post – optional dice (actually measure 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″).1 – 1″ x 8″ x 10′ board – optional carrying crate (actually measure 3/4″ x 7 1/4″ x 10′). I used a miter saw and set up a stop block on the left side so I didn’t have to measure every piece.Ĭut 54 jumbo jenga pieces. (Sometimes those kids toys can be useful :-) ). I used a belt sander for this part to make it faster, a regular hand sander will work too. Paint or stain the jumbo jenga blocks if desired. Homemade notecards for Truth or Dare questions Laminating machine (optional) Watch This Project in Action How to Make a 'Truth or Dare' Giant Jenga Game (with Scotch Extreme Vinyls) - Thrift Diving Watch on STEP 1: Cut 54 Pieces of 2 x 4 Wood Using a miter saw, cut each piece of wood 10.5 long. The square part is the area most likely to have drips, so by painting it first the color is more even. Please note: this is not one of those DIY stacking games with 10. Starts at 2 feet high at setup and can stack to over 5 feet high in play An entertainment highlight at events, fundraisers, and parties. I used latex paint (ultra pure white, the real teal, pimento, paradise sky and cherries jubile). Start by painting the square part of the blocks first. The Jenga GIANT JS7 hardwood game is the biggest authentic hardwood Jenga brand game ever sold. One issue with latex is that it dries in a day, but doesn’t cure for a few weeks. So the blocks want to stick to each other. Each new layer of three parallel blocks should be rotated 90 along the. You can coat them with a clear coat or wait until the paint has fully cured. Jenga is a popular block-stacking game that can be played with different variations.
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