DIY Batman vs. Superman Checkers Set

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DIY Batman vs. Superman Checkers Set

If the weather has the kids stuck indoors, set them to work on this DIY Batman vs. Superman Checkers Set to keep them entertained. They can make the playing board, and then spend hours challenging each other to a superhero battle of the wits. This is one of the simplest DIY board games for kids to make. Boys will especially love this superhero craft idea, and will have so much fun making this easy indoor kids' game. Kids love checkers, and they are sure to love it even more if Batman and Superman are involved.

DIY Batman vs Superman Checkers Set

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Cut each piece of paper to 9"x 9".

    DIY Batman vs Superman Checkers Set Step 1
     
  2. Fold the white square in half. Starting at the folded side, cut slits one-inch apart reaching almost to the end of the paper. Do not cut through the end of the paper. Open the folded paper.

    DIY Batman vs Superman Checkers Set Step 2  DIY Batman vs Superman Checkers Set
     
  3. Cut the black paper into one-inch wide strips. Note: there will be one extra you will not use.

    DIY Batman vs Superman Checkers Set Step 4
     
  4. Weave the black strips into the white paper in an over/under pattern.

    DIY Batman vs Superman Checkers Set
     
  5. After weaving in the seventh strip, carefully cut the slits of the white paper through the end to open them up. This will allow you to weave in your last black strip.

    DIY Batman vs Superman Checkers Set
     
  6. Cover all the edges with clear tape.

    DIY Batman vs Superman Checkers Set
     
  7. Use buttons for checkers (Red = Superman, Blue = Batman).

    DIY Batman vs Superman Checkers Set

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The figures and board can actually be a holiday gift.

how do you make the cute batman and superman figures with the checkerboard

Hi Rokmier, Thanks for your message. We updated this project to include the links to our cardboard tube Superman and Batman tutorials. Happy crafting!

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