Make a Mini Football Toss Game to Add Some Fun to Any Tailgate

Use this quick and simple tutorial to make the perfect tailgate game for all football fans to enjoy.

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Games are always a great idea for keeping fans busy before the game starts. Everyone will love this football tossing game that challenges players to throw mini foam footballs through the holes in the game board to earn points. First player to score 100 yards wins!

Materials

  • 36" x 36" plywood
  • Faux grass rug
  • Glue gun and hot glue
  • Printable circle templates
  • Permanent marker
  • Jigsaw
  • Number stencils
  • White craft paint
  • Mini foam footballs

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer

Rennai Hoefer

Draw and Cut the Circles

Download, print and cut out the circle templates. Draw circles on plywood in the desired positions. Use a jigsaw to cut out the circles from the plywood board. Cut a 36” x 36” piece from the grass rug. Lay face down and place plywood board on top. Trace cutout circles onto backside of the grass piece. Cut out the traced circles on the grass rug.

Assemble and Paint

Use the glue gun to attach the grass rug to the plywood. Position the number stencils on the grass mat and paint with white craft paint.

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