--- title: "31 DIY Carnival Games for a Rockin Party ..." description: "The Kissing Booth; Water Balloon Basketball; Ring Toss; Ping Pong Toss; Bullseye; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/diy-carnival-games-for-a-rockin-party/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 31 DIY Carnival Games for a Rockin Party ... You can recreate all the fun of the fair with DIY carnival games. It's always fun to go to a party with games, whatever your age. If you're having a themed party you can set the games up to co-ordinate with that theme, otherwise just go bright and colorful. Ready to flex your crafting muscles with some great ideas for DIY carnival games? If you are throwing a [Star Wars theme party](https://www.party-expert.com/collections/star-wars/), just style any of the following in Star Wars esthetic and it will be a rage! ## 1. The Kissing Booth ![Circus,Hershey's Kisses,Bigger Bits and Pieces show at Metropolis Collective's, Trash Art Gallery,font,advertising,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zo/fh/tmryi_circus_hersheys-kisses_bigger-bits-and-pieces-show-at-metropolis-collectives-trash-art-gallery_font_advertising_443x560.jpg) Via [Free Carnival Party Printables](https://goo.gl/Ppeh9i) This is such a cute variation on the traditional kissing booth. Guessing quantities of whatever in whatever containers is always going to be among the easiest DIY carnival games to create at home. ## 2. Water Balloon Basketball ![blue,signage,lighting,sign,advertising,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jf/d5/zgn8e_blue_signage_lighting_sign_advertising_510x640.jpg) Via [Backyard Carnival Games Birthday Party ...](https://goo.gl/WO0OOt) So easy if you've already got a hoop in your yard. ## 3. Ring Toss ![bottle,lighting,liqueur,drinkware,glass,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ts/kx/cc3b0_bottle_lighting_liqueur_drinkware_glass_451x640.jpg) Via [Trains, Thomas the Tank, Carnival ...](https://goo.gl/B3xeZk) I think plastic bottles weighted with sand or rice would be a better choice than glass, especially if kids will be playing. ## 4. Ping Pong Toss ![pink,art,party,food,flower,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/va/x5/cs5dd_pink_art_party_food_flower_600x800.jpg) Via [Halloween parade](https://goo.gl/KFcIi1) When it comes to DIY carnival games, there are just sooo many ways to set up a ping pong toss. ## 5. Bullseye ![play,flag,games,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ab/gl/uvglq_play_flag_games_300x300.jpg) Via [Kids Carnival Game Ideas for ...](https://goo.gl/DkADl5) Make target from felt and fix a strip of Velcro around ping pong balls. ## 6. Balloon Darts ![pink,balloon,toy,DARTS,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/au/cr/vgvcc_pink_balloon_toy_darts_600x800.jpg) Via [Carnival Madness](https://goo.gl/OG20p2) Don't play this indoors. You'll have dart dents in your walls and floors. ![](https://img.allw.mn/thumbs/21/67mjw4iz9o4h8hkvmjcu3_1857x1168.jpg) You can easily find the balloons you want in major stores, and customizing balloons for a balloon darts game sounds cool! No matter what color, pattern, or even material, you can customize it. In addition to being used for balloon darts games,[custom balloons](http://customballoons.com/)can also be used to decorate your carnival party scene. This is very dreamy and interesting! ## 7. Bean Bag Toss ![play,party,event,23BA35,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/js/oy/lg8rx_play_party_event_23ba35_426x640.jpg) Via [The Wedding Carnival}Carnival Games](https://goo.gl/z2F839) Like ping pong toss, bean bag toss is one of the easiest DIY carnival games to create. ## 8. Mini Stilts ![red,footwear,play,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jr/bc/qryzx_red_footwear_play_420x420.jpg) Fun for kids and adults (sober or not). ## 9. Tin Can Alley ![color,pink,red,magenta,lighting,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z8/s2/f9f8w_color_pink_red_magenta_lighting_534x800.jpg) Via [State Fair Month: Simple Carnival ...](https://goo.gl/WhskBd) You need minimal crafting skills to set up a cup version of tin can alley. ## 10. Potty Toss ![machine,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kw/au/mgj69_machine_427x640.jpg) Via [Carnival Birthday Party Ideas | ...](https://goo.gl/q0NHV1) An, erm, interesting update to the bean bag toss. ## 11. Dinosaur Dig ![soil,play,sand,mud,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/me/mf/a7xjn_soil_play_sand_mud_260x240.jpg) Via [Carnival Game and Booth Ideas ...](https://goo.gl/idoXUK) Such an easy idea. Bury hard boiled eggs in the sand with numbers corresponding to prizes. ## 12. Penny Pitch ![play,kindergarten,fair,toddler,picnic,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/es/a5/tyxek_play_kindergarten_fair_toddler_picnic_420x420.jpg) Via [Disney Family | Recipes, Crafts ...](https://goo.gl/j8tzck) A great game for kids. ## 13. Ball Toss ![leisure,player,football player,play,mural,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zx/ji/p03xw_leisure_player_football-player_play_mural_420x420.jpg) Via [pinterest.com](https://goo.gl/5rg82x) Customize an old bed sheet and string it up. ## 14. Plinko ![yellow,play,NKO,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x5/uc/q4wfx_yellow_play_nko_427x640.jpg) Via [Carnival/Circus Birthday Party Ideas | ...](https://goo.gl/K2TqZG) There's no need for great carpentry skills to make a plinko board. ## 15. Fishing Hole ![play,outdoor play equipment,Fishin',Hole,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/t8/en/x6zld_play_outdoor-play-equipment_fishin_hole_600x901.jpg) Via [birthday party](https://goo.gl/7OMqah) There are various ways for the fisherman to hook a prize but I still think magnets work best. ## 16. Pumpkin Race ![pumpkin,produce,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ms/j3/s9nlg_pumpkin_produce_550x825.jpg) Via [One Charming Party | Birthday ...](https://goo.gl/Dtdo6U) The first one to sweep their pumpkin across the line is the winner but it must be swept in small strokes, not batted. ## 17. Football Toss ![sports,play,net,www.carnivalSavers,conf,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/nz/z1/vkeg9_sports_play_net_www-carnivalsavers_conf_408x496.jpg) Via [Carnival Game Idea -- Football ...](https://goo.gl/IXTGzr) Knock together a frame and hang a tire (or a blow up life preserver). ## 18. Pipe Regatta ![play,toddler,Mix,Six,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yc/vr/isf7f_play_toddler_mix_six_417x624.jpg) Via [summerpartyideas.blogspot.com](https://goo.gl/wuLqVt) Some strips of guttering, some water guns and some toy boats and you're all set. ## 19. Frog Jump ![play,art,toy,bed sheet,Carnival,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zd/qn/jbd29_play_art_toy_bed-sheet_carnival_434x496.jpg) Via [Carnival Game and Booth Ideas ...](https://goo.gl/dnYktx) This is one of the more complicated homemade carnival games but it's such fun. The tutorial via the link tells you everything you need and how to make it. ## 20. Duck Pond ![ball pit,play,toy,inflatable,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dh/q1/g4mr7_ball-pit_play_toy_inflatable_553x640.jpg) Via [Dias Family Adventures: Duck Pond ...](https://goo.gl/QBrsHc) Well you can't you really have a carnival party without a hook-a-duck game of some sort. ## 21. Hole in One ![play,sports,net,recreation,games,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jc/zo/dpefl_play_sports_net_recreation_games_408x522.jpg) Via [Carnival Game Idea - Hole ...](https://goo.gl/oCIEn8) Minimal DIY skills required for this one. ## 22. Nose Pick Game ![cartoon,art,comics,advertising,pattern,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s7/fz/v5e9y_cartoon_art_comics_advertising_pattern_327x448.jpg) Via [Unique Carnival Game Idea | ...](https://goo.gl/Mv8t27) This is one of those gross kinda icky games kids love. It involves sticking their hand in a bucket of green slime. ## 23. Frisbee Net ![pink,product,play,wheel,sports equipment,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ze/ra/ngogh_pink_product_play_wheel_sports-equipment_208x241.jpg) Via [Chicago area Carnival Game Rental, ...](https://goo.gl/EThSx1) Those Frisbees will be flying everywhere! ## 24. Lucky Key ![art,advertising,banner,poster,mural,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hj/t1/zkjrj_art_advertising_banner_poster_mural_353x496.jpg) Via [Unique Carnival Game -- Lucky ...](https://goo.gl/1ljt4v) Got a spare door hanging around? ## 25. Tin Can Alley ![color,blue,art,lighting,tiki,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ks/zx/nag6e_color_blue_art_lighting_tiki_600x803.jpg) Via [Things I have actually tried ...](https://goo.gl/Y6MvEI) Save up those cans and get a-painting. ## 26. Car Chase ![color,yellow,green,hand,spring,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cb/u5/suhme_color_yellow_green_hand_spring_600x900.jpg) Via [DIY: Pool Noodle Race Track ...](https://goo.gl/0P9upw) Pipe lagging makes great car track! ## 27. Spinner ![yellow,petal,art,flower,food,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/h3/da/y6g7x_yellow_petal_art_flower_food_426x640.jpg) Via [Carnival Game Spinner](https://goo.gl/0rPIhz) The picture shows an old lazy Susan made into a spinning game. Not everyone is going to have a disused lazy Susan hanging around but you can make your own spinner. ## 28. Water Shoot ![red,guitar,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/t8/vz/qu8gh_red_guitar_360x450.jpg) Via [Kidddds- activities](https://goo.gl/cp5TJI) Set ping pong balls on golf tees and use water pistols to shoot them off. ## 29. Marble Launch ![outdoor play equipment,playground slide,play,public space,playground,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sa/b1/q9v21_outdoor-play-equipment_playground-slide_play_public-space_playground_218x218.jpg) Via [Disney-Inspired Crafts and Activities for ...](https://goo.gl/5LnYMO) The same idea as car chase but using marbles. ## 30. Step Toss ![ladder,play,outdoor play equipment,tool,outdoor structure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ue/hm/f7p84_ladder_play_outdoor-play-equipment_tool_outdoor-structure_267x400.jpg) Via [ichun-chen.com](https://goo.gl/FtP7I5) The idea is to toss the bean bag or ball in the gaps between the steps. I think this would look better if it were dressed up a bit. ## 31. Standup Tic Tac Toe ![color,toy,number,Tic,Tac,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sa/fc/bdt7g_color_toy_number_tic_tac_600x800.jpg) Via [Party Factor](https://goo.gl/HDOZXg) Who doesn't love a good ole game of Tic Tac Toe? What do you think? 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