Sandcastle Games for Kids

Multiple Castle Game

• If you and your kids are ready for active fun, you can create multiple sandcastles away from the shore to set the scene for a game that everyone can play. Each participant builds a sandcastle of his own. Everyone's goal in the game is to protect her own castle while trying to break down the other sandy constructions. The game's victor will have a castle that remains relatively erect when compared to the rest of the creations.

Bring a Tool Kit for More Fun

• Using a bucket to create traditional sand castle constructions is a nice way to get started. But you can add detail and additional styling to your castles with the help of basic tools. Plastic forks and spoons can shape and etch into the castle, providing personal touches. Customize the surface and texture of the sand with the assistance of brushes or spades. You do not need to spend much for trinkets like these. Just bring along some potential utensils from home.

Any Volunteers?

• A classic sand castle game is enlisting a friend or willing participant to become a castle themselves. Some preparatory work will be needed for this. Figure out the length and width of the volunteer and dig a shallow hole to fit him, including some wiggle room. Once the person lays down inside, the real fun begins. As you pile the sand, you can consult with the person on what shape she'd like to be made into.

Add Risk Near the Water

• You can test your sand castle building skills by staging a construction match right along the water. The more frequently the waves come to the shore, the more competitive this game will feel. Two or more contestants can endeavor to build as big a sand castle as possible before the tide or wave comes in. You can score points for who makes the largest castle. But a winner can also be determined based on whose castle withstands the waves best.