How Do You Build a Bean Bag Toss Game?

A bean bag toss game can be fun for the whole family. Kids of all ages are able to toss the bean bags and the game can be decorated with your kids' favorite characters. It helps kids practice hand-eye coordination and can be played any time because it only takes a few minutes to throw all the bean bags. Building a bean bag toss game is easy and can be done in less than an hour.

Things You'll Need

• 1 sheet of Plywood
• Table Saw
• Router
• 3 or more beanbags

Instructions

1. Cut the plywood to the desired size using a table saw. Most bean bag toss games are a square 4 by 4 feet.

2. Cut out holes using the router. The holes should be more or less round and big enough for the bean bags to fit through easily. Bigger holes will be easier to toss the bean bag through and smaller holes will be more difficult. The number of holes you cut will be limited by the size of your board. There should be at least 3 inches between the holes.

3. Lean the board up against a wall and toss the bean bags through the holes.

Tips & Warnings

• Kids might have fun decorating the board themselves after you've cut it out. Use permanent markers and/or outdoor paint to avoid water damage.

• To make the game free-standing, add a hinge and a piece of plywood onto the back so that it stands up like a picture frame.

• Always wear safety glasses and appropriate blade guards when using power tools.