Cardboard arcade claw craft for 10-year-olds
This project is for 10-year-olds building a tabletop prize-grabber game. It uses light pom-pom prizes and simple string controls, not motors or electronics.
What to buy
Large clear plastic storage bin
1
Corrugated cardboard sheets
3
Wooden dowels
2
Cotton string
4 m
Jumbo craft sticks
8
Small rubber bands
6
Paper fasteners
8
Pom-poms
20
Paper cups
4
Masking tape
1 roll
Washable school glue
1 bottle
Ruler
1
Pencil
1
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Who this list is for
This cardboard arcade claw craft is for 10-year-olds building a tabletop prize-grabber game with light pom-pom prizes. It uses simple string controls, not motors or electronics.
How to use this list
Use the large clear plastic storage bin as the game enclosure and plan the claw path with the ruler and pencil. Build the claw from corrugated cardboard, jumbo craft sticks, small rubber bands, and paper fasteners. Use the wooden dowels and four meters of cotton string as the control system, securing fixed parts with masking tape and washable school glue. Put pom-poms in the bin as prizes and use paper cups as target areas or prize holders. Test the claw empty before trying to lift a pom-pom.
Common mistakes
Do not use heavy prizes, since this claw is made for light pom-poms. Keep string lengths organized so controls do not knot around the dowels. Avoid gluing moving joints shut; paper fasteners and rubber bands need room to move. Let glued cardboard supports dry before play.
What is on this list
The list includes one large clear plastic storage bin, three corrugated cardboard sheets, two wooden dowels, four meters of cotton string, eight jumbo craft sticks, six small rubber bands, eight paper fasteners, 20 pom-poms, four paper cups, masking tape, school glue, ruler, pencil, and child-safe scissors. Cross off what you own.
Before game time
Check that the claw opens, closes, and moves without snagging. Load only the pom-poms, then keep the bin on a stable tabletop while players take turns.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard arcade claw craft for 10-year-olds" for?
This cardboard arcade claw craft is for 10-year-olds building a tabletop prize-grabber game with light pom-pom prizes. It uses simple string controls, not motors or electronics.
How should I use "Cardboard arcade claw craft for 10-year-olds"?
Use the large clear plastic storage bin as the game enclosure and plan the claw path with the ruler and pencil. Build the claw from corrugated cardboard, jumbo craft sticks, small rubber bands, and paper fasteners. Use the wooden dowels and four meters of cotton string as the control system, securing fixed parts with masking tape and washable school glue. P…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard arcade claw craft for 10-year-olds"?
Do not use heavy prizes, since this claw is made for light pom-poms. Keep string lengths organized so controls do not knot around the dowels. Avoid gluing moving joints shut; paper fasteners and rubber bands need room to move. Let glued cardboard supports dry before play.
What is on the "Cardboard arcade claw craft for 10-year-olds" list?
The list includes one large clear plastic storage bin, three corrugated cardboard sheets, two wooden dowels, four meters of cotton string, eight jumbo craft sticks, six small rubber bands, eight paper fasteners, 20 pom-poms, four paper cups, masking tape, school glue, ruler, pencil, and child-safe scissors. Cross off what you own.
What should I know about before game time?
Check that the claw opens, closes, and moves without snagging. Load only the pom-poms, then keep the bin on a stable tabletop while players take turns.
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