DIY Video Game Leader Board

3 min read September 13, 2026 Natalie Mayhew
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All gamers love to keep an eye on their stats and position on the leader board. Knowing if they are in the lead or how far they are from passing one of their friends is vital! This super easy scoreboard allows you to quickly change leader positions and track wins across multiple games. Add in a VIP all-access game zone pass and the kids will feel like they are super special! Be sure to download the FREE game pass HERE.

Project Time
45 to 55 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Start with a Black Chalkboard. I used the term "Ready Player One" at the top of the leader board. This is the name of a virtual world multi-player game that kids love! Use my template to transfer this and the other phrases to the chalkboard. You could also just use Pacon® Red Self-Adhesive Letters or American Crafts™ Thickers™ 3D Rockabye White Alphabet Stickers to add the words to chalkboard.

 

DIY Video Game Leader Board step 1
Step
2

Next, use a damp cloth to apply Pixel Character Tattoos to the board. Apply the tattoos the same way you would to skin.

DIY Video Game Leader Board step 2 part 1
DIY Video Game Leader Board step 2 part 2
Step
3

Next, paint several of the same sized wooden arrows from the DIY Unfinished Wood Plank Assortment in primary colors. Once the paint is dry, add the names of your gamers! Use Bright Self-Adhesive Letters to spell out the names.

DIY Video Game Leader Board step 3
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4

These gamer names need to be movable to account for position changes over the course of the party. Use velcro to attach the name arrows to the board and enable movement. Apply one side of the velcro to the board and the other to the name arrow.

DIY Video Game Leader Board step 4 part 1
DIY Video Game Leader Board step 4 part 2
DIY Video Game Leader Board step 4 part 3
Step
5

Next, print and cut out the pixel stars provided in the FREE download here. Print and cut stars based on the number of games and players. Use Glue Dots® to attach stars as players win each game.

DIY Video Game Leader Board step 5
Step
6

Next, detach the lanyard pouches form the Passport Lanyards and attach these to the fun, vibrant Neon Badge Holders. Download and print out the VIP all-access game passes here. Insert these into the lanyard pouches to create the VIP game zone passes.

DIY Video Game Leader Board step 6
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7

Finally, display the leaderboard so all of the gamers can see their positions. Hand out the passes to each party guest to get your party started.

See the entire Video Game Birthday Party including instructions for a DIY Game Zone Backdrop Banner and Video Game Party Favors!

 

DIY Video Game Leader Board step 7

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