Cardboard arcade game project supply list
For a school maker activity where children create simple tabletop games such as ball tosses or maze boards. Keep games hand-powered and use soft balls only.
What to buy
Flat corrugated cardboard sheets
30
Small cardboard boxes
20
Paper cups
100
Cardboard tubes
20
Pom-poms
200
Ping-pong balls
30
Masking tape
4 rolls
Washable school glue
20 bottles
Craft sticks
200
Rubber bands
100
Washable markers
3 packs
Child-safe scissors
20 pairs
Rulers
15
Scorecard sheets
30
Who this list is for
This cardboard arcade game project supply list is for a school maker activity where children create simple tabletop ball tosses, maze boards, and other hand-powered games. It uses soft pom-poms and ping-pong balls rather than powered parts.
How to use this list
Start with flat corrugated cardboard sheets or small cardboard boxes as the game base. Add paper cups, cardboard tubes, craft sticks, rubber bands, masking tape, and washable school glue to form targets, ramps, lanes, or moving features. Use rulers and washable markers to mark boundaries and scoring areas. Test with pom-poms or ping-pong balls, then record points on scorecard sheets.
Common mistakes
Do not build a game that needs launching force beyond a hand-powered setup. Keep games tabletop-sized and use only the listed soft balls. Avoid covering the base with glue before the layout works; temporary masking tape lets students test cup positions, tube angles, and maze paths before making a more permanent connection.
What is on this list
Gather 30 flat corrugated cardboard sheets, 20 small cardboard boxes, 100 paper cups, 20 cardboard tubes, 200 pom-poms, and 30 ping-pong balls. The list also includes four rolls of masking tape, 20 bottles of washable school glue, 200 craft sticks, 100 rubber bands, markers, scissors, rulers, and 30 scorecard sheets. Cross off supplies already on hand.
Day-of
Give each game a short test period before scoring begins. Check that cups, cardboard walls, and moving pieces are secure, then let classmates try the games. Collect balls after each round and keep scorecards with their matching game for display.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard arcade game project supply list" for?
This cardboard arcade game project supply list is for a school maker activity where children create simple tabletop ball tosses, maze boards, and other hand-powered games. It uses soft pom-poms and ping-pong balls rather than powered parts.
How should I use "Cardboard arcade game project supply list"?
Start with flat corrugated cardboard sheets or small cardboard boxes as the game base. Add paper cups, cardboard tubes, craft sticks, rubber bands, masking tape, and washable school glue to form targets, ramps, lanes, or moving features. Use rulers and washable markers to mark boundaries and scoring areas. Test with pom-poms or ping-pong balls, then record…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard arcade game project supply list"?
Do not build a game that needs launching force beyond a hand-powered setup. Keep games tabletop-sized and use only the listed soft balls. Avoid covering the base with glue before the layout works; temporary masking tape lets students test cup positions, tube angles, and maze paths before making a more permanent connection.
What is on the "Cardboard arcade game project supply list" list?
Gather 30 flat corrugated cardboard sheets, 20 small cardboard boxes, 100 paper cups, 20 cardboard tubes, 200 pom-poms, and 30 ping-pong balls. The list also includes four rolls of masking tape, 20 bottles of washable school glue, 200 craft sticks, 100 rubber bands, markers, scissors, rulers, and 30 scorecard sheets. Cross off supplies already on hand.
What should I check on the day of?
Give each game a short test period before scoring begins. Check that cups, cardboard walls, and moving pieces are secure, then let classmates try the games. Collect balls after each round and keep scorecards with their matching game for display.
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