DIY Party Pack

The wrapping paper has been torn, the gifts unveiled, and the holiday feast enjoyed. Now what? The excitement wanes, bellies are full, and screens start to draw each family member back into their own worlds. But this year can be different! What if, instead of settling into the usual post-gift-exchange lull, your family could embark on a new, shared adventure? Just when you thought the holidays couldn't get any more magical, we're thrilled to introduce the Makey Makey DIY Party Pack—the ultimate addition to your family's festive fun! This isn't just another short-lived toy. It's a gateway to creativity, transforming the family game night into a fun and engaging moment for parents and kids alike. What's Inside the DIY Party Pack? 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.  Conductive Tape and Stickers: Peel and stick (or cut out your own designs) from our plyable, conductive fabric swatches for a quick and easy way to build circuits and switches 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. 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) Bonus hacks and tips for making your controllers even more creative!