Rock Tic-Tac-Toe

by Diego Chavez 502 in Living > Toys & Games

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Rock Tic-Tac-Toe

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Hello everyone, I hope you’re doing great. This is my first Instructable in a while, I'm excited to get back in the game. I'm going to share how I made this Tic-Tac-Toe game using stones from my backyard. It should be a fun weekend project. Enjoy!

Tools & Materials

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This is a very cheap and simple project. I decided to order my cotton bag off Amazon but I'm sure there are many more local and cheaper alternatives to this.

Tools:

  • 1 Black Chisel Tip Sharpie
  • 1 Pencil
  • 1 Fine Detail Paint Brush
  • 1 Measuring Tape / Ruler

Materials:

Gather & Clean Rocks

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  1. Draw a square 1.25" x 1.25" on a piece of paper. Use it as a size guide when choosing rocks.
  2. Keep collecting rocks until you have 10.
  3. Wash rocks with water and soap.

Draw the Board

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  1. With a pencil, draw lines at one-third of the width and length of the bag.
  2. Draw over pencil lines with a chisel tip permanent marker.
  3. Let it dry.

Paint Rocks

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  1. Separate your rocks into two piles.
  2. Paint "X" on five rocks. Paint "O" on five rocks.
  3. Let the paint dry.

Play!

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Grab your stones and play! When you're done you can store them in the bag and take them anywhere. This is a great game for picnics, camping, and game nights with family or friends.

Let me know if you try making it, I would like to know what you think. I hope you enjoyed this Instructable, I had a great time making it. There are many more coming soon!