Macgyver Challenge: Old Board Games

Place the game board facedown with the hinge running horizontally. Measure and mark four lines: parallel to the edges of the game board: 3 ½" in from the left and right edges, 3 ½" up from bottom edge, and 3 ½" up from the hinge. Use the utility knife to cut along the dotted section of each line as shown, removing the shaded areas.

Measure and mark four more lines as shown, parallel to your first set: 1/16" below the top marked line, 1/16" below the bottom marked line, and 1/16" to the inside of the left and right marked lines.

Score each line in the second set, making sure not to cut all the way through. Carefully peel away the resulting strips of cardboard one layer at a time, until each joint bends easily to a 90-degree angle.

One at a time, run a bead of hot glue along each joint, then fold the sides up. Hold in place until the glue sets (or gently tape the sides together), then run a bead of glue along the inside of each corner.

Cut a few bills of Monopoly money (or sheets of colored scrap paper) into ½" wide strips. Attach the strips to the outside of the box’s corners and lid with white glue, covering the raw edges.

If desired, use the leftover pieces of game board to create dividers within the box, and line it with fabric or felt.

Store your beads and baubles in your new community chest!