Every year we put games on our holiday wish list. We usually give several suggestions so that we are a little surprised when we open our gifts (but still get something we want). Here is are top 20 holiday wish list games for 2019. 1. […]
How to Play Disney’s Eye Found It
This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Disney’s Eye Found It game is a preschool co-operative game for kids ages 4 and up. There are several version of […]
How to Play the Dice Game Fifty
Fifty is a quick, easy to play, family dice game. It’s a fast paced race game that will have you wanting to play again and again. It’s simple enough but has a twist that will keep you on your toes. In this post we’ll show […]
Ghosts!
In 1985, everybody could answer “Who are you going to call?” Ghostbusters, of course! This movie changed our entertainment world. I t was everywhere–songs, TV shows, t-shirts. And, although the 1985 neon-everything and Ghostbusters-mania has long faded, when I was in our local thrift store […]
Clue Jr.: The Case of the Missing Chocolate Cake
The classic family board game Clue has been a staple of many people’s family game nights and for good reason. Just about everybody loves a good who dunnit. But when you have younger children, it can be hard to talk about murdering someone and the […]
Give a Dog a Bone
My in-laws gave this game to my youngest daughter for her birthday when she was quite young. It seemed to be a good fit right off the bat as she has always been a big dog lover. Set up In this preschool game, you set […]
Smithsonian Mission Museum: The Case of the Missing Mummy
One hot summer day, my girls and I went to the library and found a big surprise: board game day! We were thrilled. This was a chance to try out some new games and spend some time in central air conditioning (on a 30 degree […]
How to Play the 31 Card Game
31 card game is a fun, easy card game that is great for kids, teens, families and even adults. When I was in my later years of elementary school I was obsessed with this game. We would often play outside at recess; I can still […]
How to Play Stuck in the Mud Dice Game
Today, I want to share one of our latest favorite dice games: Stuck in the Mud. Here at Family Game Shelf, we love sharing with you great dice games; some of our favorites include Ohio, Mafia, and Tenzi (perfect for getting and storing a large […]
Hello!
Hello! I am a mother of two wonderful girls and a game enthusiast. Games have always played a big part in my life. I remember getting My Dog Has Fleas game for Christmas, practicing math skills with Flipover, giggling for hours with cousins over The […]









