We love words games here—Scattergories, Codenames, Like Minds. And now we’ve created our own word game: Word Hunter. This game is a little like Codenames but with a couple different twists that make it a completely different game. Let’s get right to this game that […]
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Games created by Family Game Shelf
How to Play 12 Days of Christmas Gift Swap Game
One of the highlights of the festive season has to be the group gift exchange. I have been part of many over the years and today I want share with you the 12 Days of Christmas gift swap game. We’re big fans of the 12 […]
How to Play the Don’t Smack It Game
When my kids were young there was nothing better than the element of surprise in a game. With that in mind, we’ve created our newest game Don’t Smack It. Today, we’ll be sharing our Christmas edition, Don’t Smack Santa. We’re so excited because kids young […]
How to Play the Turkey Run Dice Game
It’s that time of year again where the house is full of tasty smells and there are cousins, aunts, uncles and random people (or is that just us) everywhere. And the thing everyone waits for, that is a center piece all of its own…the turkey. […]
Elf on the Shelf Games: A training camp for Kids
Do you have what it takes to be an Elf on the Shelf? An elf has to be quick, quiet, and be able to be still for hours. Let’s get in shape with these fun Elf on the Shelf Games. It’s like a training camp […]
How to Play the Halloween Game Bat Dice
Halloween and dice games are a fan favorite here at Family Game Shelf so there should be no surprise that we have another Halloween dice game for you today. And today’s game is Bat Dice. Bat Dice is just the latest dice game that we’ve […]
How to Play the Lazy Dice Game
Ah, you know those lazy days of summer (or winter or fall or spring)? You know the ones where you want to hang around, be with the ones you love and just…be lazy? Well, we created the Lazy Dice Game for days just like that. […]
How to Play Witch’s Brew Dice Game
Halloween is one of the best times of the year. You can be anything you want on Halloween—including a witch. Maybe especially a witch. We love Halloween here–the fun dress up kind, not so much the spooky gorgy kind. If you’ve looked around I’m sure […]
How to Play the Dice Game Grim Reaper
Halloween is one of my most favorite times of the year—the parties, the make believe, the fall colours. And in those Halloween parties, of course you’d want to play some Halloween games. We have some great games for just such an occasion—Vampire dice, Trick or […]
How to Play Tiki Totem Pole Game
This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. What’s more fun than a Totem pole? A Tiki Totem Pole Game! Tiki Totem Pol is another original Family Game Shelf […]










