DIY Molkky Game for Camping
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Looking to add a splash of fun to your camping adventures or backyard gatherings? Gail Wilson from My Repurposed Life has just the project for you—a DIY Mölkky game! This Finnish lawn game is not only easy and inexpensive to make but also a fantastic way to engage family and friends of all ages. With a few simple materials and a touch of creativity, you can craft your own set and enjoy endless hours of outdoor entertainment.
This DIY Mölkky Game is an easy-to-make, fun-to-play outdoor game you can make for yourself!
It’s a DIY challenge today! The challenge? Create a fun game that can either be played indoors or outdoors. I chose to make a DIY Mölkky game for camping! When trying to find a new game, I googled outdoor games and found it. I had never heard of it before, have you?
Because this is a DIY blogger challenge, there are lots of fun game ideas at the end of the post from my friends. Be sure to check them all out.
How to make a DIY Molkky Game
Materials
- Two 2” Dowels 48” long (Home Depot)
- Paint or Stain (Optional)
Cut Pins for the Molkky game
- 12 Pins 5.9”
- 2 Skittles for Throwing 8.6”
The large dowels are in the trim department at your local Home Depot.
Cut The End Off 2” Dowel on a 45°
The first thing I did to make my new Diy Mölkky game was cut off the colored end of the large dowel at a 45° angle.
Make Alternating 90° and 45° cuts
Then I made a 90° cut that was about 6 inches long.
By alternating 45° and 90° cuts, you will end up with very little waste.
Cut Two Pieces With 90° For the Throwing Pins
My last two cuts were done at 90° to make two throwing skittles. These pieces are about 8.5”. Sand the pieces smoothly. I’m already getting excited about having a fun new outdoor game to play while camping (or in the backyard).
Small DIY Crate to Hold Mölkky Game
Using some baseboard scraps, I started a small crate to hold my new Molkky game. It’s a straightforward construction using small brace pieces on the inside corners.
I made the small game crate so that it would hold all the pins and the two Skittles I made for the Diy Molkky game.
Spray Paint Small Crate
The small DIY crate got several light coats of white spray paint.
Spray Paint Molkky Pins Teal
All 12 of the pins were painted with Satin Seaside.
Don’t they make you smile? Blue is my favorite color, and I’ve become partial to teal—ever since I bought my camper last year. 
Spray Paint Handmade Number Stencils
Contact paper numbers were made with my Silhouette Machine. I used tissue paper to protect the teal pin from the white spray paint.
Continue to stencil all the pins, 1-12.
I love, love, love the new outdoor bowling game! As you can see, I stapled some rope to help carry the game crate.
You can buy your own Molkky game online if you don’t want to make one.
The rules of the Molkky game are complicated, but my friends know me, and they know I love making up my own rules. I’ve been hard at work turning my backyard into a camper retreat. Be sure to check out my outdoor overhaul as it progresses.
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Wow! So many awesome DIY games and more! Please Pin mine before you leave.
gail
I love it, Gail! I’ve never played this game, but I definitely want to give it a try now. You can never have too many outdoor game options for camping or having company over.
Thanks for stopping by Katie! I will probably change the rules due to my age and the age of my friends. I can’t play cornhole because of the DISTANCE of the throw (bad DIY shoulder)
This was a very fun challenge, thank you!
gail
I have never played this game and I was curious to see it when I read the name. I did a quick Google search and hey, this is a game that my family would enjoy! I like that is portable and that color!! 😍
Yay! So happy to introduce you to a new game Cristina!
Let me know if you make one, I’d love to see your take on it.
gail
Adorable! I love the color of paint you chose. I’m going to go google that game right now.
Thank you Stacy.
I think your family would love this game!
I’ve never played Molkky, but now I feel like I want to! This looks super fun! Nice work, Gail!
I can’t believe I had never heard of it. There seem to be a lot of versions and even many DIY options out there.
Thanks Rachel!
gail
I LOVE this game! It is super simple but a ton of fun! My boys bought my hubby this game for Christmas a few years ago, and we have lost a couple of the numbers…I can now make replacements! Also love your color choice here Gail, so much better than our plain wood ones!
I appreciate your kind comment Cara! I can’t wait to take this game camping.
gail
This is so fun looking. I love the color. I’ll have to look up the rules. In a few years once he gets the throw it to me stage thing would be a fun game. Numbers are always a good learning tool.
I’m so hooked on this color Jennie! All I can think of is having to bend over again and again…. lol