Codemaker vs Codebreaker 2 players ages 8 and up The Mastermind game has been around since the 1970s and is still on the market today for good reason. It is a challenging game of logic and deduction. It is also the game that my 12 […]
How to Play the Card Game Go Boom
The card game Go Boom is a next-step-up from Crazy 8s and Crazy 8 Countdown. It is good for two or more players and uses a standard deck of playing cards. Go Boom also goes by the name Dig. My oldest daughter is not a […]
Easily Remove Stickers
Ever wonder how to remove a sticker from a game box (or just about anything)? It might be the stickers that are now used to seal the box instead of shrink wrap. It might be an ugly price sticker or discount sticker (25% off). Or […]
How to play the LCR Dice Game (Left Center Right)
The Left Center Right dice game is for 8 players ages 3 and up. LCR dice game, or Left Center Right, is maybe the simplest dice game ever. It might be simple but it is addictive and great for players of all ages (although they […]
How to Play the Card Game Sleeping Queens
A Royally Rousing Card Game 2 to 5 players ages 8 and up I had heard so much about the card game Sleeping Queens that I decided to get it for my girls for Christmas one year. It was created by a 6 year old […]
How to Play the Board Game Cobra Paw
Ninja-like know how steals the game 2 – 6 players ages 6 and up Cobra Paw is the game for you if you like games like the card game Spoons, Spot It, and Blink. It is a game of speed, observation and quick paw activity. […]
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 […]
How to Play Kings in the Corner
Kings in the Corner is an easy game for 2 to 4 players of any age. All you need is a regular deck of playing cards, jokers removed, and a little bit of table space. You know we love card games like Go Boom, Boodle […]
How To Play the Bounce-Off Game
The board game Bounce Off is a fast paced game of Ping-Pong ball shooting. The box states: Bounce it in. Line ‘em up. Rule the table. 2 players ages 7 and up Our copy of Bounce-Off is the Fast Fun edition. This means that our […]










