How to Make a Washer Game

Consider playing washers if you enjoy playing horseshoes.

Washers is a game of aiming skill similar to horseshoes. The game has many different variations including the board size and shape, the winning score, distance and number of washers. The object of playing washers is to throw a washer into a hole to score points. A homemade washer game is easy and affordable to make. Begin your washer playing with this square washer board.

Things You'll Need

• 4 16-in. 2-by-4 boards
• Wood screws
• 16 in. square plywood
• 3½ in. PVC 4 in. diameter pipe
• Construction adhesive
• Washers

Instructions

1. Create a square frame using four 2-by-4s. Each board should be about 16 inches long. Bind together with wood screws.

2. Attach a 16 inch square piece of plywood to the bottom of the frame using wood screws.

3. Cut a 4-inch diameter piece of PVC pipe to 3½ inches in length.

4. Use construction adhesive to attach the pipe to the bottom of the box so that one opening stands up and the other is flush with the bottom of the board.

5. Allow the glue to thoroughly dry.

6. Make another game board exactly the same as the first for competitive play.

7. Purchase washers and begin playing.

Tips & Warnings

• Add details to the boxes for added eye appeal. They can be sanded, primed, painted and have carpet put in the inside of the box on top of the plywood before adding the PVC pipe.

References

• Washer Game Players: Washer Game Building
• Game of Washers: Square Box