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Triangle Peg Game

Tools for this Project

• Drill
• Tape Measure
• Milwaukee 1 3/8″ Hole Saw Bit
• Sander
• Miter Saw
• Clamps

Material List

• 1x12x20″
• 1 1/4″ Dowel Rod
• Wood Glue

Note: Lumber dimensions are listed as nominal size. See lumber sizes for actual dimensions vs nominal.

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Dimensions

Cracker Barrel Golf Peg Game

Step 1 – Cut Two Triangle Boards

First, download and print the 11×17 template. Then cut out the template with succors and trace it over on to the 1×12 board. You will need to cut two of these triangle boards. If you don’t have a template then take 1×12 board and layout two triangles per provided dimensions in the cut list. The length of each triangle side should be 12 7/8″. Cut both triangles using a miter saw that has a sliding blade. Otherwise, you could just use a skill saw.

Step 2 – Mark Center of Holes with a Nail

Tape the paper template on one of the triangles. Then place a regular nail over the center of the circle and hit slightly with a hammer leaving a mark on the wood were to drill the hole. Do this for all of the circles.

Step 3 – Drill 15 Holes in the Upper Triangle Board

Clamp one of the boards to your workbench so that it doesn’t move. Then using a 1 3/8″ hole saw bit, place the bit over the nail mark and drill through the board. Drill all 15 holes.

Step 4 – Glue Boards Together

After all of the holes are drilled, take the second triangle and glue it on the bottom using just wood glue. Clamp the boards together and let the glue dry.

Step 5 – Cut 14 Pegs From a Dowel Rod

Take 1 1/4″ wooden dowel rod (typically used in the closets for coat hangers) and using a miter saw cut 14 pieces to 1 1/2″ in length. You only need 14 pegs because one hole is always empty. Sand the edges on both sides of each peg to make then rounded.

Step 6 – Stain or Paint

Sand the board on both sides to remove any rough edges and dry glue. Then you could stain it or leave it as is and only apply polyurethane for wood protection. I used Classic Gray stain on the pegboard and Dark Walnut on the pegs. You’re done with this simple DIY triangle peg game. Have fun!

How to Win Triangle Pegboard Game?

Cheat Cracker Barrel Peg Game

With stay-at-home orders still in effect for most of the country, families are looking for more good activities to do with kids during coronavirus quarantine. If you’re already maxed out on learning new skills, Cracker Barrel has a solution. The restaurant chain released a DIY version of its classic peg game that combines arts and crafts with old-fashioned dinner party games.

For those who are unfamiliar, the single-player peg game features a triangular board with 15 holes. You start with 14 pegs and one empty hole. To win, you jump the peg over another peg into the empty hole until there is just one left, or you’re unable to make more moves.

To get your DIY Cracker Barrel edition, print the design at this link. Color and decorate it as you wish, poke 15 holes using a pen or pencil, cut along the dotted lines, fold the solid lines and glue or tape the tabs. To make the pegs, cut seven cotton swabs in half.

If you’re looking for other ways clear your mind when gametime is through, make a whole night of pretending you're at a restaurant with your family. Create a playlist of your favorite music, print out menus, prepare a special meal and follow these other tips for making dinner in feel like dinner out.