Invent the Summer. Share the Fun.
Looking for screen time that actually makes an impact?
Whether you’re hosting a birthday bash, running a summer camp, or just trying to keep boredom at bay, the Makey Makey DIY Party Pack turns ordinary moments into unforgettable invention experiences.
Designed for up to 8 players, this kit invites kids to build, invent, and play together. Now refreshed for summer, it’s more than just a party starter—it’s a season-long toolkit for creativity, collaboration, and hands-on tech exploration.
Busy Hands, Bright Minds
Why Families, Educators, and Camp Leaders Love It
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Positive Screen Time
Instead of just watching videos or playing games, transform simple everyday materials into endless fun. No experience required.
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Hands On, Minds-On Learning
This isn’t passive play. Kids can craft, connect, and code while learning real STEM and invention skills. They’re not just playing with tech—they’re building with it.
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Perfect for Summer
The DIY Party Pack is summer-ready. Rainy days, backyard camps, family reunions, or afternoon downtime—it fits wherever fun and learning need to meet. Set it up as a structured activity or let creativity take the lead.
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Scalable & Shareable
Reusable parts mean endless play. Whether it’s a party of 8 or a rotating lineup of curious creators, this kit is built to come out again and again with fresh ideas every time.
What’s Included in the DIY Party Pack?
Inside this box of endless possibilities, you’ll find:
Makey Makey Classic: Our classic invention kit is the foundation of fun for the DIY Party Pack, and it’s endlessly reusable in creative STEM projects when the holiday parties are over.
Makey Max Backpack: An expansion board that gives you easy access to 12 additional Makey Makey keypresses via clippable "gator bites" so even more players can join in on the fun!
⭐ Ready-to-Play Conductive Game Boards: Available exclusively in the DIY Party Pack, this selection of pre-printed game boards and game pieces provides a starting point that will inspire you to invent your own games and controllers.
⭐ Exclusive Access to 4 Brand-New Web-Based Games:
• Fish Chomp: Dive into an underwater maze that's as challenging as it is fun. (1-8 players)
• Ditto: Test your memory and reflexes with this fast-paced challenge based on repeating patterns of sound and color. (1-8 players)
• Trick Shot Mechanic: A unique multiplayer mash-up of foosball and pinball. Can you engineer the on-screen widgets to make the perfect trick shot? Unleash your inner engineer with creative problem-solving. (1-8 players)
• Hot Potato: Bring your own controllers – potatoes or anything else conductive – to play this classic party game reimagined with a 21st century tech-savvy twist. (2-8 players)
Conductive Tape and Stickers: Peel and stick (or cut out your own designs) from our pliable, conductive fabric swatches for a quick and easy way to build circuits and switches on old cardboard gift boxes or wherever you want.
Extra Long Alligator Clips: Use these twelve 6-foot-long alligator clips to spread out. Sit in a big circle and connect to conductive objects beyond the tabletop!
Makey Makey Conductive Pencils: Three conductive pencils are included in each DIY Party Pack, so everyone can draw their own controller!
Clear, Downloadable Step-by-Step Instructions: PDF instructions to walk you through building a controller and then using it as a group to play a fun and interactive game.
Bonus hacks and tips for making your controllers even more creative!
The Exclusive Games Included with the DIY Party Pack
Fish Chomp
Help Chompy the fish navigate through an underwater maze using a drawn controller and conductive pencils. Cardboard and foil become extensions of your ingenuity as your family works together to modify and hack your controller.
Ditto
Match colors and sounds in a memory game, where each round gets more challenging. We provide a printed controller to get started, but you will quickly start using everyday objects like fruit or utensils, your family can turn anything into a controller for this fast-paced, brain-teasing challenge.
Trick Shot Mechanic
Show off your trick shot skills using custom-made controllers crafted from conductive stickers. Family competition heats up as you work together to master the mechanics of this inventive game.
Hot Potato
Get ready for an exciting new twist on the classic game, where conductive materials like tinfoil, spoons and even grandma become the key to surviving each round. Fast, frantic, and tons of fun—this game will have your family playing round after round.
Who's the DIY Party Pack for?
Parents
Turn screen time into creator time.
No mess, no complaints—just screen-connected exploration that keeps young minds engaged and entertained.
Camp Leaders
STEM camp in a box.
Skip the curriculum crunch—this kit is your plug-and-play solution for up to 8 students, complete with guides and remixable ideas.
Gift Givers
A gift that grows with them.
Unlike one-and-done toys, the DIY Party Pack evolves with every idea. It’s the perfect gift for summer birthdays, hands-on learners, or budding inventors.
Remix the Fun With the DIY Party Pack!
The fun doesn’t stop with the materials included in the DIY Party Pack. Use the kit’s reusable supplies—or mix in everyday materials—to invent new custom game controllers. Whether you're using water to control Chompy or crafting a controller from foil to play DItto, the possibilities for creativity and collaboration are endless. Keep exploring, creating, and sharing all summer long!
The DIY Party Pack is Perfect for Summer Activities!
Your Creativity Knows No Limits With Makey Makey
The fun doesn’t stop with the games included in the DIY Party Pack. Use the kit’s reusable supplies to create new projects and experiences. Whether it’s designing a game for your next summer party or inventing a cool STEM project, the possibilities are endless. Keep exploring, inventing, and sharing throughout the summer.
Got Questions? We've Got Answers!
Make This a Summer to Invent
Whether it’s a last-minute rainy day activity or the star of a backyard birthday bash, the DIY Party Pack helps kids unplug from consumption and plug into creativity.
Play. Code. Invent. Repeat.
Ready to invent the summer?
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