After another successful Crab Bake with Giant Jenga, I was thinking about other classic games that would translate well into a “giant” version.  Then of course I was at Target this week and came across 6 wooden blocks designed for home arts & crafts projects.  An idea was born!

What you need:

• 5 square wooden blocks (4″ cubes or larger if possible)
• Acrylic paint in multiple colors
• Paint brush(es)
• A quarter or something else circular to use as a stencil for the dots
• Mod podge or other sealant
• Chalk board paint or pre-fab chalk board
• White chalk

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Step 1: Paint the base of your blocks

Solids are great, but you can also make each block a mini work of art.  Just remember you’ll have to apply dots as well, which might cover up some of your artwork.

 

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Step 2: Stencil your dots

Use a quarter, glass or other round object to trace the dots onto your blocks.

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Step 3: Fill in your dots

I used paint pens for ease, but you can certainly paint in your circles with a paintbrush, or make it simple and apply stickers or paper with Mod Podge.

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Step 4: Seal your surface

I like Mod Podge with a gloss finish.  It’s great if you used paper or just paint to create your design.  Paint on multiple layers for a good seal as you’ll be rolling these dice in the grass and will want to be able to clean the surface.

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Step 5: Create your scorecard

You can find easy, printable score sheets online, or you can keep everything large scale and create a “giant” scorecard on a chalkboard.  And, don’t forget to print the rules for Yahtzee! if your family likes to argue about technicalities.

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Step 6: Enjoy!

~Steph