Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Game

Now that our backyard is officially ready for sumer, it’s time to start thinking about some of the details! With our newly decorated Outdoor Living Space and our new picnic table, I have a feeling we are going to have guests over more often! We don’t have a lot of games, so I thought it would be fun to make an Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Game using natural elements. 

Make Your Own Tic Tac Toe Game

I created this simple game just using scrap wood and rocks from the backyard. It’s inexpensive and provides great entertainment for all ages.Keep it in the backyard for BBQ’s, bring it camping or simply play a game with the kiddos.

Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Game Supplies:

– 14X8″ Board

– Dark Walnut Stain

– White Paint (both large and small paint brushes)

– Wood Sealer

– 10 Rocks

– Bowl

This project is one of the many reasons why I save all of my scraps from previous projects. I had this piece left over from the Wood Striped Wall we put in my son’s room and it was perfect for this project!

You can recreate this look by cutting a piece of wood to 14X8″  and then staining it in Dark Walnut.

I don’t have a steady hand, so I used my Silhouette to create a stencil for the tic tac toe board and then painted it white.

Lastly, I went out in the backyard and collected 10 rocks that had a smooth surface and painted 5 ‘O’s and 5 ‘X’s. To seal both the rocks and the wood, I gave them a coat of polyurethane.

I placed a bowl on the board to hold all of the rocks. You can secure this by using an industrial adhesive (Elmer’s ProBond is my favorite).

And now you have a fun family activity for all to enjoy :)

Note: I originally shared this post on Tatertots and Jello.

OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES YOU MIGHT LIKE

• DIY Tented Sandbox
• Outdoor Summer Table
• DIY Hanging Backyard Lights 
• DIY Outdoor Picnic Table

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About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.