DIY tabletop hockey game

—BRIAN HALBOT

HOCKEY SEASON MAY be starting, but until the lakes freeze solid, the best cottage hockey is indoors on an easy-to-build “crockey” rink. This all-ages game, a cross between crokinole and table hockey, is adaptable to different skill levels, and it’s surprisingly addictive. 1 The rink starts as a piece of G1S (good one side) plywood, cut to 16" by 24" (or whatever size you like). Measure 4" in from each corner to mark and then cut the angled corners. Cut an octagonal frame—the rink boards—from ½" quarter-round trim. Attach the trim with wood glue (plus a few brads if your players like to get physical). 2 Paint the game board with white gloss or semi-gloss latex paint for a smooth, slippery surface. There are different ways to paint the lines, depending on…

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Cottage Life (Digital) - 1 Issue, September/October 2023

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