DIY Carnival Game - Wild West Ring Toss!

Give Carnival Players 3 Rings to Toss Each Turn.

Make a sturdy stand to support this DIY Game.

Carnival Game RING TOSS - SETUP & DIRECTIONS

Short Carnival Savers video/gif shows a child tossing a ring at the Wild West Ring Toss.

Supplies for Wild West Ring Toss:

Plywood and woodworking tools (power jigsaw and others) to make the cactus and coyote shapes (along with stands and support for this game)
Pattern or a very artistic person to design this game
Assorted Paints, nails, and extra wood for stands
Large Tossing Plastic Rings (see below)
Table decorations (optional, but make the game look more complete)
Ticket Box and Carnival Game Sign
Stand Behind Lines - can use (Small Cones, Sidewalk Chalk, or Pool Noodles)
Top Carnival Prizes and Consolation prizes for players who do not ring a cactus or coyote

Make this DIY Game:

Start with an artistic volunteer who can sketch the designs or find Wild West-themed patterns online to download and enlarge to have a pattern before cutting out the shapes from plywood.

Make a wooden stand with supports - see our close-up photo above - for your design. Finally, paint your design to add some color and definition.

Setup for this Game:

You will want approximately a 10 x 10 sized area for this game.

Set out your wooden Wild West homemade designs and test out the game with your plastic rings.

Adjust your "stand behind" lines to make the top prize attainable for some of your players.

Also, make sure you have a closer line for the younger children.

How to Play the Wild West Ring Toss Carnival Game:

Carnival players are given three rings to try "ringing" one of the cactus arms or the howling coyote.

If one of their rings tosses "hooks" on the game, the player gets a top carnival prize.

If they loop more than one, they get bragging rights and a top prize.

If players do not "ring" a cactus or wolf, they receive a consolation prize.

As for most games, we allow the little ones to stand closer. This game would be challenging for a toddler, but school-aged children will love the challenge!