As close as we are to Canada here in Minnesota, you would think that I would have heard a thing or two about the game of Crokinole. I had not. So when our coworker Dan Cary brought it to our attention, I was a bit skeptical. If the game is so great, why do none of us know about it? And to be honest, I can’t answer that question, because I have learned two things about Crokinole: first, that it’s fun, and second, making a Crokinole gameboard is also fun — and pretty easy.
A quick Internet search will reveal that there are many Crokinole boards for sale (some for nearly $400!) and a variety of accessories. But one reason I think that this game is gaining in popularity is that with a basic board and your game pieces (we
