![]() ![]() Hi, I’m Amy and I love to build things and share plans at Hertoolbelt! My kids love to play the traditional Jenga. I thought it would be fun to make a giant sized version for the yard with a ‘throw ‘n go’ option (I’m calling it Roll ‘n Go). The roll ‘n go version puts a fun twist on the game, and I kept it simple for my young kids. Each side of the dice (die) is a different color and there is a corresponding set of blocks in each color. ![]() They will roll and whatever color it lands on, they have to move a block of that color. You can totally play the traditional way too. A ‘2×3’ board that you buy is actually 1.5 inches thick, 2.5 inches wide and we can cut them 7.5 inches long…perfect! The traditional Jenga pieces are 1.5 cm thick, 2.5 cm wide and 7.5 cm long, making the jumbo jenga pieces couldn’t be simpler using 2×3 boards. How to Make a DIY Jumbo Jenga Yard Game Materials I also made a carrying crate that doubles as the Jumbo Jenga stand, it has enough room for the 54 jumbo jenga pieces and dice. I used a belt sander for this part to make it faster, a regular hand sander will work too. 1 – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ from a 4×4 postĬut the 2×3 boards into 7 1/2″ long pieces, you should be able to get 12 – 7 1/2″ pieces from each 2×3 board.54 – 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ jenga block pieces cut from the 2×3 boards.2 – drawer handles – optional for carrying crate.wood glue – optional for carrying crate.26 – 1 1/4″ wood screws – optional for carrying crate.scrap piece of 4″ x 4″ post – optional dice (actually measure 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″).1 – 1″ x 8″ x 10′ board – optional carrying crate (actually measure 3/4″ x 7 1/4″ x 10′). Paint or stain the jumbo jenga blocks if desired. I used a miter saw and set up a stop block on the left side so I didn’t have to measure every piece.Ĭut 54 jumbo jenga pieces. (Sometimes those kids toys can be useful :-) ). If you have a 60-piece jenga set, youll need 54 boards - but if you only have 8 boards, then youll need to use an extra set of tools. To start, cut the 1×8 board into 4 pieces measuring ¾ x 7 ¼ x19 ¾ and 2 pieces measuring ¾ x 7 ¼ x 13. Is It Simple To Build A Backyard Jenga Set If youre looking to build a backyard jenga game, youll need some circular saw cut boards and relatively easy-to-use sandpaper. Once you have made the 54 Jenga pieces, the next step consists of making a carrying crate that will also serve as a stand when playing the game. I used a belt sander for this part to make it faster, a regular hand sander will work too. Step 4: Cut the pieces for the carrying crate. Paint or stain the jumbo jenga blocks if desired. I used latex paint (ultra pure white, the real teal, pimento, paradise sky and cherries jubile). One issue with latex is that it dries in a day, but doesn’t cure for a few weeks. It takes skill, strategy, and luck It’s fun, not fussy. So the blocks want to stick to each other. Includes: 54 Jenga hardwood blocks, stacking sleeve with instructions. You can coat them with a clear coat or wait until the paint has fully cured. ![]()
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