DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game

2 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Did you catch all the fun from our Dino-Mite Dino Playdate? The kids had so much fun playing games, reading and just hanging out. Our DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game was a huge hit and I’m excited to be sharing how you can make your own too with just a few tools and supplies.

Project Time
90 to 100 min
Difficulty
Experienced
Step
1

Using the dinosaur photo prop as a guide; paint a border on the board using Honey Gold paint and paint the center of the board in Rich Chestnut. Let dry.

DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game step 1
Step
2

Using the paper plate as a template, draw a circle in the center of the dino’s mouth.

DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game step 2
Step
3

Drill a hole in the center of the circle large enough to fit the blade of the jig saw.

DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game step 3
Step
4

Using the drilled hole as a starting point, cut out the circle with the jig saw.

DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game step 4
Step
5

Using a rotary tool or sand paper, sand the rough edges of the circle.

DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game step 5
Step
6

To make the frame, cut four 24″ pieces (two for the frame and two for legs) and two 36″ pieces from the 2 x 2 x 8’s using the jig saw.

DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game step 6
Step
7

Using two of the 26″ and the 36″ pieces, layout the frame on the backside of the board.

DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game step 7
Step
8

Flip the board and frame over, keeping the frame lined up with the board and nail the frame to the board using the brad nailer.

DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game step 8
Step
9

Attach the legs by screwing them into the frame using the drill and wood screws.

DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game step 9
Step
10

Adhere the Dinosaur Photo Frame Prop to the board with decoupage using a paint brush and let dry.

And that’s it! A super easy and fun DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game! Perfect for any occasion.

Looking for more Dino-Mite ideas? Check out all the details from our Dino Playdate including a fun tutorial for easy Erupting Volcano Cupcakes and Dino-Mite Dino Walk Game!

 

DIY Feed the Dinosaur Game step 10

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