![]() The masking tape isn’t essential but it gives a very clean finish. Step 2: use your masking tape to mask the squares and paint alternate squares in white (or the colour of your choice). Leave a small border as seen in the picture as this gives a nicer finish. ![]() Step 1: using your ruler and pencil, draw 64 equal squares on the plywood board to make your basic checkers board outline. Paint (at least 3 colours but more if you want 2 toned stars like these)Ī small drawstring pouch or similar to store the stars We must’ve already played over 30 times and we’ve only had the game a few days! If you want to make your own checkers board game, here’s how.Ģ4 wooden stars (available at most craft stores) Even though she does often lose (and yes cries!) she still wants to play all the time. Marie-Laure made one and sent it for Anya and at first I thought at 5 years Anya may be a bit young for a strategic game like checkers but I was so wrong. I’m delighted to be working with Marie-Laure as she is really creative and has many more beautiful DIY projects on her site. If you’ve ever wondered how to make a board game, read on. Our latest obsession is this DIY game of checkers created by Marie-Laure of La Maison de Loulou especially for my readers. ![]() As Anya is getting older, she is getting more and more in to board games and so we often spend an entire afternoon playing game after game. It does bring out my competitive side but that’s all part of the fun. I love a good board game and always have ever since I was little. ![]()
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