Dice, card and board games reviews, rules and how-to's for the whole family
When the summer sun is sizzling hot and the kids want to play and cool down, dig out the water balloon games! We have collected our Big List of Water Balloon games so that you can find the perfect game for you group. This list […]
The first card game I remember playing is Snap. We were sitting on my cousins’ brown shag carpet, heads together, thinking we were just like the grownups. We also played in hotel rooms, that is until we were told we were too loud. Oops. If […]
A blogger friend let me know about a fun new dice game called Bank. You can download an app to play but it’s just as easy to play without it and it might even be more fun with our score sheet (more on that later.) […]
We love simple dice games here at Family Game Shelf and the Higher or Lower Dice Game is another great game for a quick game time. Why do we love these dice games so much? Frist they’re fast—great for filler time when you’re waiting or […]
This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. A Dodgeball card game 2 to 6 players ages 7 and up Call us a little crazy, but we like a […]
The Outrageous Game for Players who Think Alike for 4 or more adult players This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here at Family Game Shelf, we love […]
Mini golf is a game that everybody loves. Dice games are something we love. Throw in a little Valentine’s’ Day and you get Whacky Putt Valentine’s Day edition! This game is the latest edition of our popular Whacky Putt mini golf dice game. You can […]
There is nothing more refreshing then some cool, juicy watermelon on a hot summer day. And there’s nothing parents want more than to keep their kids’ minds engaged all summer. Watermelon Chess is the perfect pairing. It has a fun theme and is a great […]
Creating stories is a great way to improve vocabulary, language skills, boost creativity and a fabulous way to entertain kids. The problem is that it can be hard to come up with things to put in a story—writer’s block anyone? So today I’ll show you […]
The stage between little kid and teenager can be rough; too old for the pretend games of younger kids, too young for whatever it is teenagers do in their rooms. What to do? A Tween Card Game is the perfect answer. First, they are accessible […]