It might not be a bad idea to also grab an extra board or two as backup!) (Note: Be sure to select the straightest boards with the fewest knots. A set made from 2″ x 3″ lumber is still substantial in size and measures 27″ tall before the first move! 2″ x 3″ lumber is also lighter and easier to store and transport, so it seemed like the best fit for us! Supplies Needed Many of the giant Jenga tutorials we were able to find online suggested using 2″ x 4″ boards, but in doing a bit of research, we found that a 2″ x 3″ board reflects the scale of original Jenga (1.5cm x 2.5cm x 7.5cm) exactly. Or you could spend a fun afternoon working in the garage and put the $110 you’ve saved toward food and drink to enjoy while you marvel at your woodworking skills. We still play classic Jenga at our Tree House frequently, but we decided it was time for us to create a giant Jenga game to enjoy this summer outdoors. Jenga games at Vargo family reunions got notoriously competitive, with a running record of max tower height scrawled inside the travel-worn box. Original Jenga is a simple and fun game that led to hours and hours of family fun throughout our respective childhoods.
We’re all spending a lot more time at home right now, so yard games will be a favorite past-time this summer! Today we’re outlining three steps for a simple $10 DIY giant Jenga game – but with an added twist.
