Ring toss The classic version of ring toss features fi ve posts arranged on a wooden cross on the ground. Another variation includes pegs mounted on a decorated vertical board. In both versions, players throw rings onto the posts or pegs to score points. Assembling the game requires a few tools, such as a saw and drill, and some paint for decoration. Once it’s done, make the rings with rope or cord, or purchase them online. For an easier version of the game, fi ll bottles with water or sand, and paint numbers on them to represent the points scored.
Make your own fair games Entertain the crowd at your fair
with homemade games you can make using recycled materials and basic DIY skills
St Margaret’s Academy PTA, Torquay, Devon
Spin the wheel To create a simple version, make a small wheel out of cardboard. For a more robust and reusable option, use wood. Mount the wheel on a central pivot so that it spins freely. If you are using cardboard, try a length of dowel or even a stubby pencil for the pivot; for a sturdier wheel, use a fi dget spinner or a bolt and washers. Attach a pointer at the top to indicate the winning segment when the wheel stops. Either paint each section with colours or numbers that correspond to prizes or print labels that specify the prizes – some can be vouchers for free turns on other stalls.
Friends of Rush Common, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Ball in a bucket A simple game that tests throwing accuracy. To create the game, fi nd a piece of board – you could use an old piece of MDF, chipboard, plywood or even a second-hand door. Cut holes in the board to fi t a selection of buckets, which you may be able to get donated from a local hardware store or builders’ merchant. Add a stand on the back of the board to prop it up at an angle and decorate it in school colours or to match your theme. Ask players to throw balls or beanbags into the buckets to win tokens or prizes. For example, if there are four balls and four buckets, they could win a top prize by getting one ball into each bucket.
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