Craft Cool Game Props
Design and build simple game props using cardboard, paint, tape, and craft foam to create tokens, shields, and dice for imaginative play.
Step-by-step guide to Craft Cool Game Props
Turning Kids Drawings Into Real Toys
Step 1
Gather all the materials from the list and set them on a clear workspace.
Step 2
Decide which three props you will make such as tokens shields and a dice cube and pick a size for each.
Step 3
Use your pencil and ruler to draw token circles shield outlines and a dice net on the cardboard.
Step 4
Draw matching foam accents or backs on the craft foam to fit your cardboard pieces.
Step 5
Cut out the cardboard shapes carefully using scissors with adult supervision.
Step 6
Cut out the foam accent shapes from the craft foam.
Step 7
Attach the foam accents to the cardboard pieces using glue or tape so they stick firmly.
Step 8
Fold and tape the cardboard dice net into a cube shape and secure all edges with tape.
Step 9
Paint base colors onto each prop using your paintbrushes.
Step 10
Let the paint dry completely before touching the pieces.
Step 11
Add details such as symbols numbers or patterns with markers paint or stickers.
Step 12
Reinforce edges or weak spots with tape to make the props more durable.
Step 13
Write values names or short rules on your tokens shields and dice so they can be used in play.
Step 14
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have craft foam, cardboard, or paint listed in the materials?
If craft foam is unavailable, use felt or layered construction paper for the foam accents, substitute cereal-box cardboard for the cardboard shapes, and use washable tempera paint or markers instead of paint while attaching pieces with white glue or double-sided tape per the 'Attach the foam accents' step.
My dice cube won't hold its shape and the paint smears—what should I check?
Make sure you folded and taped each edge securely as directed in 'Fold and tape the cardboard dice net,' reinforce seams with extra tape from 'Reinforce edges,' and prevent smears by applying thin paint layers and waiting until 'Let the paint dry completely' before touching.
How can I adapt this craft for different age groups?
For younger kids have an adult pre-draw and pre-cut the cardboard and craft foam pieces, use larger token circles and washable markers or stickers for details, and closely supervise scissors, while older kids can draw precise dice nets with a ruler, use smaller sizes, detailed painting with paintbrushes, and reinforce edges with tape for durability.
How can we extend or personalize the finished props for longer use?
To enhance durability and playability, add magnet strips or foam backs to tokens and shields for board use, seal painted surfaces with clear varnish after 'Let the paint dry completely,' and personalize pieces by adding hand-painted symbols, names, or short rules before sharing on DIY.org.
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Facts about prop-making and cardboard crafts for kids
🎲 The oldest known dice are over 5,000 years old — people were rolling for luck in ancient times!
📦 Cardboard is one of the most recycled materials — many curbside programs turn old boxes into new ones.
✂️ Craft foam sheets are usually made from EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate): they're soft, easy to cut, and glue well.
🛡️ Cardboard shields are a classic kid prop — lightweight, safe, and perfect for pretending to be knights or space heroes.
🎯 On a standard six-sided die, opposite faces add up to seven — a design that helps dice roll fairly.
