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    Home » DIY » outdoor living » DIY Molkky Game for Camping

    DIY Molkky Game for Camping

    Published by Gail | Published April 29, 2019 | Updated January 13, 2023
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    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 Molkky 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.

    *this post contains affiliate links, read more here*

    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”

     

    2 inch dowel rod for a molkky game

    The large dowels are in the trim department at your local Home Depot.

    Cut end off 2” dowel on a 45°

    make first 45 degree cut on miter saw

    The first thing I did to make my new diy Molkky game was cut off the colored end of the large dowel on a 45° angle.

    Make alternating 90° and 45° cuts

    make end cut

    Then I did a 90° cut about 6 inches long.

     

    make alternating 45 degree and 90 degree cuts

    By alternating 45° and 90° cuts, you will end up with very little waste.

     

    cut 2 pieces with 90° for the throwing pins

    last two cuts were 90 degrees to make the throwing skittles

    My last two cuts were done at 90° to make two throwing skittles. These pieces are about 8.5”. Sand the pieces smooth. 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 Molkky Game

    handmade crate for diy molkky game

    Using some baseboard scraps I got last year, I started a small crate to hold my new Molkky game. It’s a very simple construction using small brace pieces on the inside corners.

    test fit the pins and skittles

    I made the small game crate so that it would hold all the pins and the 2 skittles I made for the diy Molkky game.

    Spray Paint Small Crate

    spray paint small diy game crate

    The small DIY crate got several light coats of white spray paint.

    Spray Paint Molkky Pins Teal

    seaside spray paint

    All 12 of the pins were painted with Satin Seaside.

     

    teal molkky outdoor game pins

    Don’t they make you smile? Blue is my favorite color, and I’ve really become partial to teal—ever since I bought my camper last year. Smile

    Spray Paint Handmade Number Stencils

    spray paint contact paper number stencil for molkky pins

    Contact paper numbers were made with my Silhouette Machine. I used tissue paper to protect the teal pin from the white spray paint.

     

    number stenciled on molkky pin with spray paint

    Continue to stencil all the pins, 1-12.

     

    make your own outdoor bowling Molkky game MyRepurposedLife

    I love, love, love the new outdoor bowling game! As you can see I stapled some rope to aid in carrying the game crate.

    You can buy your own Molkky game online if you don’t want to make one.

     

    make your own customized lawn game and crate MyRepurposedlLife

    Pin it!

    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. Smile

    gail

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    1. Katie

      May 01, 2019 at 11:03 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        May 03, 2019 at 9:53 am

        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

    2. Cristina

      April 30, 2019 at 8:56 am

      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!! 😍

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        April 30, 2019 at 10:23 am

        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

    3. Stacy

      April 29, 2019 at 5:46 pm

      Adorable! I love the color of paint you chose. I’m going to go google that game right now.

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        April 29, 2019 at 6:18 pm

        Thank you Stacy.

        I think your family would love this game!

    4. Rachel Lang

      April 29, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      I've never played Molkky, but now I feel like I want to! This looks super fun! Nice work, Gail!

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        April 29, 2019 at 6:19 pm

        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

    5. Cara

      April 29, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        April 29, 2019 at 6:20 pm

        I appreciate your kind comment Cara! I can't wait to take this game camping.

        gail

    6. Jennie

      April 29, 2019 at 9:31 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        April 29, 2019 at 6:21 pm

        I'm so hooked on this color Jennie! All I can think of is having to bend over again and again.... lol

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