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Seated bean bag toss

A homemade cardboard target and soft bean bags for a gentle game you can play from a chair or wheelchair.

Seated bean bag toss
LevelIntermediate
Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cost$4 to $12

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How to make it

Safety

The box cutter step is for a helper with steady hands, and bean bags should stay away from anyone who might chew them.

  1. Step 1: Flatten the box
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    Flatten the box

    Open one side of the box flat and prop the board at an angle against the rest of it.

  2. Step 2: Trace the holes
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    Trace the holes

    Trace 3 circles of different sizes onto the board with a bowl and a plate.

  3. Step 3: Cut the holes
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    Cut the holes

    Cut out the circles with a box cutter. A helper should do this part.

  4. Step 4: Paint the points
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    Paint the points

    Paint the board and write big point numbers by each hole, like 5, 10 and 25.

  5. Step 5: Fill the bags
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    Fill the bags

    Fill socks with about half a cup of beans. Fold the tops over and band them shut, or sew them.

  6. Step 6: Play from a chair
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    Play from a chair

    Set the board 4 to 6 ft away. Toss underhand and move it closer for anyone who'd like.

Edie's tip

Let each player pick their own distance. A game where everyone can score keeps people coming back.

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