Published on February 15, 2023

Do it yourself

How to Build a Giant Washer Toss Game

Double your fun and play larger than life by making a giant washer toss game yourself! It’s the perfect backyard or camping game. Kids and adults will love throwing the washers into the tube in the centre of the box.

Difficulty level: Easy

Duration: A few hours

Before You Start

You can create this game any size you want—just make sure to follow the proportions in the plan. But note that the bigger the game, the heavier it will be. The structure must also be solid so that the box keeps its shape.

Material

2x4 Spruce Studs 5/8” Plywood Sheets 12" Builder’s Tube 100-150 and 300 Grit Sandpaper 3 1/2” #8 Wood Screws Corner Braces 5/8” #8 Flat Head Wood Screws Outdoor Wood Glue Outdoor Sealant Exterior Paint Finishing Nails

Tools

Circular Saw Mitre Saw Jigsaw (or Hand Saw)Drill Tape Measure Metal Ruler (or 4’ Level)Carpenter’s Square Bar Clamps Paint Brush Caulking Gun Nailer

1
Measure, Cut, and Assemble the Structure

1.1Measure the structure pieces (skeleton of the box), then cut using a mitre saw.
1.2Following the plan, assemble all sides of the structure to create a box.
1.3Assemble the bottom part, then secure to the other pieces.

Person cutting plywood with a circular saw

2
Measure, Cut, and Secure the Box Cover

2.1Measure the plywood panel that will hide the structure, then cut to size using the circular saw.
2.2Using exterior glue, attach the plywood pieces to the structure to close the box.
2.3Solidify using nails.

3
Sand Down the Box

3.1Using a sander, sand all edges.
3.2Sand all sides.

4
Apply Sealant and Paint

4.1Apply sealant to each corner inside the box.
4.2Apply sealant to all small holes left by the assembly process.
4.3Allow to dry.
4.4Apply a coat of paint.
4.5If necessary, apply 1 or 2 additional coats.

Pro Tip

The sealant prevents water from seeping into the corners of the box. Since the game is intended to be left outside, use exterior paint to make it more durable. We also suggest choosing a dark colour for the box since the rings will hit against it, which may leave marks if the colour is too light.

Person securing a tube in a wooden structure

5
Measure, Cut, and Secure the Tube

5.1Measure the tube, then cut to size with a hand saw or jigsaw.
5.2Paint the tube.
5.3To solidify the tube at the bottom of the box, trace and cut 2 rounds of the same diameter as the tube using plywood to create a bottom.
5.4Place a bottom round on top of the other one, using glue to secure. Then, lower the tube around these rounds, making sure it is positioned in the centre of the box.
5.5Attach the tube to the bottom of the box using small brackets.

Pro Tip

A builder’s tube is a good option for the centre tube, but since it’s made of cardboard, the edges can break over time. Save the rest of your tube to replace this part if needed.

6
Make the Washers

6.1Trace, then cut, all the washers with a jigsaw.
6.2Sand each washer.
6.3Paint the washers one by one using 2 different colours.

Pro Tip

To make the washers softer to the touch, you can lightly sand them with 300-grit sandpaper before the final coat of paint.

7
Throw, Throw, Throw!

Get more washers into the tube or box than your opponent to win this game!

Game play:

Draw to determine who will play first.
Mark the throw line 21' from the game (or as desired).
Participants take turns throwing their washers.
The first person or team to reach 21 points wins the game!

Points are usually calculated as follows:

In the tube: 3 points
In the box: 1 point
Outside the box: no points

Disclaimer

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How to Build a Giant Washer Toss Game

1
Measure, Cut, and Assemble the Structure

2
Measure, Cut, and Secure the Box Cover

3
Sand Down the Box

4
Apply Sealant and Paint

Pro Tip

5
Measure, Cut, and Secure the Tube

Pro Tip

6
Make the Washers

Pro Tip

7
Throw, Throw, Throw!

Disclaimer

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How to Build a Giant Washer Toss Game

1Measure, Cut, and Assemble the Structure

2Measure, Cut, and Secure the Box Cover

3Sand Down the Box

4Apply Sealant and Paint

Pro Tip

5Measure, Cut, and Secure the Tube

Pro Tip

6Make the Washers

Pro Tip

7Throw, Throw, Throw!

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1
Measure, Cut, and Assemble the Structure

2
Measure, Cut, and Secure the Box Cover

3
Sand Down the Box

4
Apply Sealant and Paint

5
Measure, Cut, and Secure the Tube

6
Make the Washers

7
Throw, Throw, Throw!