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Do you or someone you know love Harry Potter? I LOVE Harry Potter, so I decided that I would like to make my own Harry Potter version of the classic game Candy Land. This DIY Harry Potter board game is perfect for any Harry Potter fan out there. It is an easy and creative gift to make. Learn how to make this Harry Potter game with our step-by-step tutorial.

 

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DIY Harry Potter Board Game Instructions

 

Step 1: Get a Candy Land Game

Buy a Candy Land game to use as your base or a different game that is the same size.

I got this Candy Land game used at a thrift store for only a couple dollars. You can buy one used at a thrift store, garage sale, or Facebook.

You could also purchase one from Amazon or Ebay.

It doesn’t matter if it is new or not because you don’t need it to be complete.

You just need a box that is in pretty good condition, the game board, and the gingerbread pawns (unless you use different pawns).

 

Step 2: Purchase Your Supplies

You don’t need much to make this game because it’s so simple.

The only items that I needed to buy were:

• Scotch Photo Mount: I used this to attach the game board and the box lid.
• Krylon Protective Spray: I used this to spray the game board and box lid to keep the ink safe from getting wet.
• Card stock: I used white card stock to print the cards out on.
• (Optional) Harry Potter Nano Metalfigs: can be used instead of the pawns that come with the game.

I already owned the brayer, but you could purchase one if you would like to use it to roll out the wrinkles from the board and box.

 

Step 3: Print Your Items

I have created a FREE printable game board, cards, instructions, and box lid. You can access these in the resource library.

You can access the resource library at any time by clicking the resource library button at the top of our website. The printables for this game and other games we have created are located under the Printable Games section.

 

You will need to print:

• game board (printed on 20″ x 15″ thick poster paper or on several pieces of paper)
• box lid (printed on 21″ x 16″ poster paper or on several pieces of paper)
• instructions (printed double-sided on 8.5″ x 11″ computer paper)
• cards (printed single-sided on 8.5″ x 11″ white card stock)

I printed the game board and box lid on a poster printer, but you could print it out at home on your regular printer. If you print it at home, you will need to print it in pieces and put them together.

If you print the box lid in pieces, you could cover it with contact paper if you are worried about it peeling apart.

 

Step 4: Cut Out Your Items

You really only need to cut out the cards for this game.

I used a paper cutter, but you could also use scissors. I have added marks on the card sheets so that you know where to cut them.

For the game board and box lid, I used a rotary cutter, a ruler, and a cutting mat to cut them out.

 

Step 5: Attach Your Board & Box Lid

I used Scotch Photo Mount to attach the board and box lid.

If you use a spray adhesive, make sure you follow the directions on the can.

I put newspaper underneath where I was spraying because I didn’t want to get the spray on anything else.

If possible, it is a good idea to do this in well-ventilated area.

I like using this adhesive spray because it sticks well and doesn’t leave any wrinkles.

After I have placed the paper on the board, I use my brayer to roll out any bubbles.

 

When you attach the box lid, you will need to cut and fold the corners.

The box lid can be hard to attach, so it is easier if you have another person to help you.

 

Step 6: Protect Your Board & Box

Since you are covering the board and box with printed papers, it is a good idea to protect them from water damage.

I like to use Krylon protective spray to keep away water damage. I have tested it out, and it works!

Make sure you cover up anything that you don’t want to get spray on it. Also, it is a good idea to do this outside if possible.

Make sure you let it dry for several hours before you play with it!

 

Step 7: Put Your Harry Potter Game All Together!

I used some other pawns that I already had, but you are welcome to use the gingerbread pawns that come with it.

You could also purchase Harry Potter Metalfigs for a fun alternative.

 

Did you make this DIY Harry Potter board game?

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We would love to see your creations!

 

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