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Frogs in the Pond is the latest card game we’ve learned how to play. It is fairly simple to play and yet it’s a bit cutthroat and engaging. It’s said to be a card game for 2 to 5 players and is best played in […]
A unique game to explore the magic of Ireland 2 to 5 players ages 5 to 99 St Patrick’s Day is a big deal here at Family Game Shelf. You can tell by the amount of Irish theme games we have – Whacky Putt St […]
One of our mast favorite card games is Jok-R-Ummy. It’s fun, challenging and makes a great family game night game. But it is a Canadian game and hard to find outside of Canada. But then I heard about the card game Sticks and after researching […]
GOPS is a very simple game that will make you want to play again and again—at any age. GOPS stands for Game of Pure Strategy. Despite its simplicity, this card game will keep you on your toes as you try to out bid your fellow […]
The card game Rolling Stone is a simple one that kids are sure to love playing for hours on end. It has a similar feel to Slap Jack and Spoons but without the slapping. If you like the card game Go Boom, you’ll find that […]
This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Sometimes you just need a little quiet down time. The Flower Garden card game is a great way to relax, destress […]
This game goes by a few names: Racing, Horse Race and Race Track. It is a very simple card game that involves easy betting. In this post, we’ll tell you how to play a family friendly version where we will play for bragging rights but […]
The card game Chase the Ace is also know by the names Pass the Ace, Cuckoo, and Ranter Go Round. (This game shouldn’t be confused with the popular fundraising lottery game Chase the Ace.) This Chase the Ace game is a fun, easy game with […]
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 card game Irish Snap is a fun card game that kids will love. It’s silly, a little confusing and has plenty or rule variations. It has its origins with the classic Snap game, but like Slapjack, this game has a feel of its own. […]