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DIY Giant Jenga With Mobile Storage Case
Learn how to make a fun Giant Yard Jenga set with a mobile carrying case with locking casters that doubles as a platform to play your game!
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2.8–5.3 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenga Pieces | 54 | 2" × 4" × 10" | — | ☐ |
| Top Panel Pieces | 2 | 1" × 8" × 21" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Panel Pieces | 2 | 1" × 8" × 21" | — | ☐ |
| Short Side Pieces | 4 | 1" × 8" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Long Side Pieces | 4 | 1" × 8" × 20" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 96" | 6 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 72" | 3 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" Kreg Screws | 50 each | ☐ |
| Hinges | 2 each | ☐ |
| Lock | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2" Casters | 4 each | ☐ |
| Qt. Wood Stain | 1 each | ☐ |
| Bottle of Wood Glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" Wood Screws | 10 each | ☐ |
| Handles/Pulls | 2 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Tape Measure — optional
Instructions
1. Cut Your Jenga Pieces
Create your giant Jenga pieces by cutting your six 2x4's into 54 pieces. Each piece will be 10 1/2" long.

2. Assemble Top & Bottom Panels
Assemble your 21 1/2" long top and bottom panels with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.

3. Assemble Short Side Panels
Assemble two 14 3/4" short side panels for your box with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.

4. Assemble Long Side Panels
Assemble the two 20" long side panels of the box with 1 1/4" wood screws and glue. You will also need to drill pocket holes on both ends of the panels to attach them to the small side panels.

5. Assemble Box Frame
Assemble your box frame by attaching the long side panels to the inside face of the short panels with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws & glue.

6. Add Bottom Panel
Add the bottom panel to the box frame with wood glue and 1 1/4" wood screws.

7. Attach Top Panel
Attach top panel with two hinges and lock/latch.

8. Finish
Sand and stain box. Add handles and locking casters for easier transportation!
