How to Make a Skee Ball Game Out of Wood
Skee-ball is a popular arcade game. It is one of the first redemption games which is played by rolling a ball up a sloping lane and a hump that springs the ball into bullseye circles. It is pretty easy, but it takes a lot of technique to score. You might be the one fond of playing this game and would love to bring this game home. Well, you are welcome to that because these games are so popular you can easily find them in your nearest stores. But the problem is they are a bit pricey, and they do have a limited lifespan. You would definitely not want that as a value of your investment, do you? Okay, leave that; If you are willing to give a little amount of effort, I can show you how to make a skee ball game out of wood.
It is not as hard as you are thinking right now. You just have to set your will power and focus on the steps I have crafted in this article before. By the end of this article, you will get your very own skee ball game. Interesting, right? But before I start, I will suggest you leave all your tasks and concentrate on the article till the end.
Summary: All you need is a wood board, some dowel rods, and some balls. First, cut the wood board to the desired size. Next, drill holes in the corners of the board so that the dowel rods can fit through. Next, insert the dowel rods into the holes, making sure that the balls can fit around them. Finally, play your game by throwing the balls into the holes on the board.
Things You Will Need
- A Billiard Ball
- Some Plumbing Parts
- MDF boards
- A bucket
How to Make a Skee Ball Game Out of Wood
Step 1
In order to make the game, the person first cut the bottom part of the bucket off to make a hole in the center. They then cut another piece to use as a stop for the ball. They attached the plumbing parts to the hole to complete the game.
Step 2
Once you have figured the design, mark out the portion properly. Then take a drill and equip it with a Forstner bit according to the same measurement of the hole and cut a hole through the plastic part. After that, you have to attach the plumbing kits through this hole. Now, use the same part on the MDF board and make the holes accordingly. There will be three holes at the center portion, and each hole will be smaller than the previous one. So, you’re gonna different need types of bits for that.
Step 3
In the second step of building the game board, you have to make the base. This is a bit tricky, so you have to pay attention. The front marking zone has to be sorted and prepared. This includes thinking about how the structure would affect the game’s gameplay.
I have simply placed two MDF boards on one another and marked the places. Then I cut an “L” shaped portion from that. These two boards will play the role of side rills and hold the main game part slightly upward.
Step 4
First, the person took two wood pieces and glued them to some “L” shaped MDF boards. Then, they drilled some screws into the bottom of the center piece to make it more secure.
Step 5
After that, I took taken game piece on which I have created some holes earlier and created two more holes at the top corners. Then it is needed to be set on the main game part. Before attaching it with that, I have set two wooden pieces to hold the base. Then screwed the game part with it in an upright position. Now, I closed up the empty parts with additional boards so that the ball doesn’t runoff.
Step 6
The game is almost ready, but now you have to make something that can bounce the ball towards the hole. For this, I have taken two wooden pieces, one with a rounded edge and another with a regular shape then glued them on the platform. In this case, make sure to put the rounded-edged wooden piece at the front. It will allow the ball to jump to the holes. In my case, I wasn’t getting the ball high enough. So, I have swapped it with the original plastic mold. It has now given enough boost to the balls.
Step 7
Now it’s time to decorate. The whole game set has been painted black, but after finishing, it was noticed that the heavy balls were leaving annoying marks on the surface. So red vinyl has been selected to put on the lane and target board in order to save the design and prevent the annoying sound. Finally, some fancy designs have been added and points can be scored.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Dimensions of a Skee Ball Game?
A skee ball game has the following dimensions:
• Width- The width of a skee ball game is from 10 to 20 feet.
• Length- The length of a skee ball game is usually between 30 and 50 feet.
• Height- The height of a skee ball game is usually between 8 and 12 feet.
Can You Build a Skee Ball Machine?
A skee ball machine is a type of game where you shoot balls into different holes. You put a coin in and then pull a lever to make the balls come out. The game started in the United States.
There are two types of games: One player vs. one player and many players vs. one player.
Why Is Skee Ball Called Skee Ball?
Skee ball is a type of arcade game where players try to get as many points as possible by rolling balls down a metal ramp and into small holes. The name skee ball comes from the slang term “skee,” which means to cheat or swindle someone out of something.
Final Thoughts
Hopefully, you have understood the above process and won’t have to ask how to make a skee ball game out of wood again. If you are still confused and need some assistance, feel free to notify me through the comment section below.
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