Board Game Builder for Kids – therightgames.com

Unleash your imagination and create a one-of-a-kind game that your friends and family will love to play!

The Digital Build Your Own Board Game Tool makes it easy to design, play, and share your own board game ideas right in your browser.

Build-A-Game Kit – Step-by-Step Tool

🎨 Step 1: Pick Your Game Theme & Goal!

Let’s start your game with a big idea! Every awesome game needs a cool theme and a clear goal.

What is the theme of your game? Where does your game take place? What do players need to do to win?

🎲 Step 2: Choose How Your Game Works!

Now let’s figure out how the game will actually play! Choose a game style—or mix a few together.

What type of game is it? How do players take turns? What makes your game fun or silly?

📐 Step 3: Design Your Game Board

Choose a board layout and describe what happens on it.

What kind of board will it be? What happens on the board?

🎲 Step 4: How Do Players Move?

Choose how players take action—roll, spin, or something custom!

How do players move? What happens when they land on a space?

🧍 Step 5: Create Characters or Tokens

Who or what are the players? Customize their look or abilities.

What are the players? Do they have any special powers?

📜 Step 6: Write the Rules

Explain how to set up, take turns, and win the game.

How do you set up the game? How does a turn work? How do you win?

🎉 Step 7: Name & Decorate Your Game!

Give your game a name and make it visually fun.

Final Game Name: Describe or sketch your game art ideas: Your Name:

🎯 Your Custom Game Summary

Here’s everything you’ve designed so far. Great work, game inventor!

If you are looking for a great classroom or kids activity to get away from ‘screen time’, then check out the downloadable Build Your Own Board Game Kit:

🧠 What This Tool Does

This isn’t just a static form — it’s a creative playground. You can build out every part of your game idea step-by-step:

🎯 Objective: Define how players win (e.g., collect gems, reach the finish, defeat the boss).
🎲 Mechanics: Choose how turns work — roll dice, draw cards, spin wheels, or complete challenges.
🧩 Components: Decide what your game includes — player pieces, tokens, decks, cards, and obstacles.
🏆 Rules & Progression: Set the flow of the game, how players move, and what happens along the way.
💡 Theme & Story: Give your game a creative twist — adventure, mystery, space, or something totally original.

It’s simple, visual, and instantly rewarding.

⚙️ How It Works

Click The Tool Above
Everything happens live — no downloads or signups required.
Answer the Prompts
The tool guides you through each step: from naming your game to setting its win condition, rules, and style.
Customize Your Game
You’ll fill in text boxes for ideas, mechanics, and goals — and watch your game concept take shape.
Generate Your Game Sheet
When finished, the tool displays your complete game outline. You can copy, save, or print your results to continue building it physically later.

✨ Why Creators Love It

Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
No software or account needed.
Perfect for family activities, classrooms, or party ideas.
Inspires creative thinking and storytelling.

Example Game Ideas to Inspire You

“Escape from the Lava Monster” — roll the dice to outrun danger before the volcano erupts.
“Treasure Trackers” — race to collect gems while avoiding traps.
“Ninja Dash” — use action cards to block or boost your path to victory.

FAQ

Q: Can I share my finished game idea?
A: Absolutely! Copy your results or save them to share with friends, teachers, or online communities.

Q: Is this different from the printable version?
A: The digital and print versions are identical. The print version offers parents or teachers a way to get kids to be creative and engaged without ‘screens’.

Q: Is it free?
A: Yes! The digital builder is completely free to use and perfect for testing ideas before turning them into a real board game.