Marble Games for Kids

Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score in our marble toss game. ©2007 Publications International, Ltd.

These marble games for kids are perfect indoor activities for rainy days. Invite your friends and family to join in the fun. Success in marble games requires a bit of skill and precision.

It is believed that former Presidents Abraham Lincoln and George Washington were fans of marble games. Check out these marble game ideas that we’re sure you’ll love as well.

Funhouse Marble Game

Give this exciting funhouse marble game a try and aim to rack up as many points as possible.

Marble Toss Game

Score points by tossing marbles into a cardboard egg carton. Test your skills with this marble toss game and see if you can come out on top.

Traveling Marbles Game

Navigate to the opposite side of the room with this entertaining traveling marbles game.

Marble Menagerie Game

Challenge yourself with this marble menagerie game and discover how many unique marble animals you can create.

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Funhouse Marble Game

This engaging funhouse marble game will keep you entertained for hours! ©2007 Publications International, Ltd.

Take aim and shoot marbles in this exciting funhouse marble game! The goal is to create a marble-shooting path through arches to earn points. Ideal for kids who enjoy simple and fun crafts.

What You'll Need:

How to Create a Funhouse:

Step 1: Take the lids off both shoe boxes. Keep one box as is. Trim the corners of the second box and flatten the shorter sides into "tongues."

Step 2: On one short end of the uncut box, carve out two small arches, each approximately two inches wide and two inches tall, ensuring they are spaced an inch apart.

Step 3: On the opposite short end of the box, create three smaller arches. Ensure there is adequate spacing between each arch and between the arches and the box edges. Consider painting creative designs around each arch, like a monster’s mouth or a bunny’s mouth.

Step 4: Paint the exterior of the box on the side with the two arches and the interior of the box on the side with the three arches. Allow it to dry completely.

Step 5: Label the area above the two arches with "5" points and "10" points. Assign higher point values above each of the three arches. Attach one of the "tongues" from the cut-open box beneath the end with the two arches using glue.

Step 6: Fold down a short end of one lid and glue it under the end with three arches to form a lip that will trap the marbles.

Now, start shooting! Place a marble on the edge of the tongue and flick it through the arches using your thumb and forefinger.

Your score is determined by which holes the marble passes through. Enjoy five exciting rounds of marble-shooting action!

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Marble Toss Game

How high can you score? ©2007 Publications International, Ltd.

This marble toss game is simple to play, but achieving a high score is a real challenge! If you enjoy easy crafts, you’ll find this marble toss game particularly enjoyable.

What You'll Need:

Using the black crayon, mark "15" in one egg section, "10" in two sections, "5" in three sections, and "1" in the remaining six sections. Play this game on a rug, carpet, or a beach towel spread out on the floor.

Place the carton on the rug or towel and stand about five feet away. Toss the marbles one by one into the egg carton and tally your score.

Once you feel confident, challenge a friend to a match! The player with the highest score wins.

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Traveling Marbles Game

Focus carefully, and you’ll reach the other side of the room in no time! ©2007 Publications International, Ltd.

Can you shoot your marbles accurately enough to win this game? Give this traveling marbles game a try and see how far you can progress. It’s an ideal marble game for kids who love simple and fun crafts.

Shooting marbles—propelling one marble to strike another into motion—is a timeless game. Now, test your skills with this exciting new marble challenge.

What You'll Need:

Clear the furniture to create a straight path across your carpeted room. Place one marble in the center, one near each end, and keep the remaining marbles with you.

The goal is to travel from one end of the room to the other, but your progress depends on how far your marbles go. Begin at one end and shoot your marbles at the one placed near your starting point.

Move to the marble that landed closest to your target and begin again. Once you hit the first target marble, collect it and start aiming for the marble in the center of the room.

Time how long it takes to reach the far end of the room or count the number of shots needed. This game works best on smooth, thick carpet.

Textured carpeting will make the journey challenging, while tile or wood floors will cause your marbles to roll uncontrollably.

Head to the next page to learn more about our marble menagerie game. You’ll soon be crafting marble animals with ease!

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Marble Menagerie Game

Create a variety of animals with your marbles. ©2007 Publications International, Ltd.

Try this marble menagerie game and expand your animal collection with a touch of marble magic. If you love simple crafts and marbles, this game is ideal for you!

What You'll Need:

Cut a small piece of stiff cardboard, approximately four by six inches. Decorate it to resemble an animal habitat or a cozy pet bed. Then, follow the patterns above to create a marble companion—or design your own unique creatures!

Create a turtle (use a circle of marbles for the shell, and one marble each for the head, feet, and tail), a snake (six marbles lined up), or a marble cat (a pyramid of marbles with paper ears and a tail).

Cut out small paper pieces for eyes, ears, and other features to complete your creatures. Use markers to add details. Once the glue dries, place your animal in its habitat!

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