Scattergories is a classic game of fast thinking, matching words to categories. This game is for 2 – 6 players, ages 12 and up. Scattergories has been around since 1988 and our family has been playing this game for just as long. I have fond […]
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How to Play Blind Poker Card Game
The first time I played Blind Poker I was slightly nervous. One night we were playing cards with extended family and they suggested we play a new game. We said sure, being always up for trying a new game. Then someone got up and shut […]
How to Play Ohio Dice Game an Addictively Fun Game
We love dice games–Stuck in the Mud, Golf Dice, Mafia, the list goes on and on. But out of all the dice games, Ohio is probably our most favorite game. It is simple to learn, simple to play and simply addictive because it’s harder than […]
10 Must Play Games That Take an Hour to Play
With the global health crisis, schools shutting down and people “social distancing,” you might be looking for tings to do. Here is out list of top games that take an hour to play and are a great, fun time to spend together. UPDATE: We’re no […]
Max the game
What elementary-ages child doesn’t love their pets? Max is a co-operative game for kids aged 4 to 7 that tis based on a loved family cat: Max. Object The goal of this game is to get the bird, chipmunk and mouse back to their tree […]
How to Play Crazy Eights Card Game, A Kid Must Play
The card game Crazy Eights has been around for years and years. Certainly, I played this game for hours when I was a kid and through the years. As young children, my girls had several themed decks for this game— Sesame Street, animals, that kind […]
How to Play There’s a Moose in the House
There’s a Moose in the House is a card game for two to five players aimed at ages eight and up. If you’re looking for a a card game that will get you laughing, then There’s a Moose in The House is the game for […]
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 […]
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 […]









