Bones and Pips is a unique game that uses both dice and dominos for 2 to 8 players of all ages. A great Halloween game. Bones and Pips is an easy to learn game that is great for the whole family to play this Halloween […]
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How To Make A Halloween Dice Game Bag
Liven up your ghosts and ghouls this year with a Halloween Dice Game in a gift bag. Is Halloween looking a little less exciting this year? Maybe your kids have declared that they are too old to go trick-or-treating. Or maybe you just want to […]
How to Play the Halloween Dice Game BOO
The Halloween dice game Boo is perfect for any family game night. It is unlike any other dice game that I’ve ever played and it’s a Family Game Shelf original! Face paced, a little loud and full of rewards, it is sure to be a […]
How to DIY your own Bounce-Off Game
Bounce-Off is a great active family game. You can read our review of the Fast Fun Bounce-Off here. It is also easy to DIY Bounce-Off. In this post we show you how to make your own Bounce-Off game, tell you where you can find mission […]
How to Play Ants the Dice Game
Ants is a co-operative family dice game. It’s also a Family Game Shelf original game. Any number of players of all ages. I first created this game when my oldest daughter was learning to add but we’ve found it to be a fun game for […]
Minute to Win It — Back to School Edition
Everyone loves minute to win it games. But not everyone loves back to school. To get everyone excited about the return of school, we’ve created Minute to Win It Back to School Edition. This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at […]
Luau Party Games for an Epic Tropical Day
What better way to celebrate summer than with a Luau Party! I’ve put together a list of great backyard games and ideas that make for a great summer Luau Game Party. Note: You can make a Luau as elaborate and detailed as you’d like but […]
How to Play the Save the Turtles Dice Game
Show the sea turtles safely to the water before time runs out. A roll and write game for 1 to any number of players of all ages. A Family Game Shelf original game. Save the Turtles is my first roll and write game. What is […]
How to Play the Dice Game Volcano
The dice game Volcano is a Family Game Shelf original creation. This dice game is good for all ages and any number of players. The idea for Volcano the dice game came to me when I was researching summer ideas and then Hawaii. Volcanos are […]
The Best Swimming Pool Games
As the weather turns hot, we look for ways to cool off. And if you’re anything like our family, you’ll head to the pool. Is there anything better than cooling off as cool, blue water swishes around you? Yes, actually. You can cool off and play […]










