A quick internet search will show you the many “yard dice” game options that you can play with your Giant Dice. Or, just use them as a way to up-size your typical board-game experience!
Submitted by Karen, School District 40
Submitted by Karen, School District 40
Tools & Materials
Material List
- 4x4 (for a set of 6, you will need about 22” of 4x4)
- Water-based finish (two contrasting colours)
Tool list
- Hand saw / band saw / sliding miter saw
- Drill press with Forstner bit / router with cove box bit
- Sand paper / Palm sander / Table sander
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Paintbrush
Procedure
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Mark your 4x4 at 3-½" and cut with your saw. You should have a perfect cube. Cut 6 to make a full set of yard dice.
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Sand the faces and corners.
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Mark the “dot” positions (opposite sides should add to 7 – check a die as an example). Use a ruler to mark the positions and keep your dots even.
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Drill or use the router to make the dot holes, keeping the centre of your bit on your pencil dot. Sand the dot holes.
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Paint or stain your dice with water-based finish. Apply finish to the die sides first, then finish by carefully filling in the dots in your contrasting colour with a small paintbrush.
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Let dry, then look up some fun “yard dice” game rules and have fun!
Extension Challenges
- Use a router and a bit of your choice to add detail to your dice edges.
- Paint each die different colours.
- Make a set of 6, sew a carrier bag for them, and give them as a gift.