I Spy Eagle Eye is a game of quick observation for ages 5 and up. We have had I Spy Eagle Eye for a lot of years. It was a top favorite game when our kids were younger and one that has never been on […]
How to Play the I Spy Eagle Eye Game
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How to Play Scattergories Word Game
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 […]
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 […]
Best Games of 2020
The year 2020 was unlike any other. On the plus side, we were able to slow down, spend more time with each other and play more games! I’ve compiled a list of our favorite games that we played this year. The rest of the family […]
Holiday Gift List 2020
With the Christmas season just around the corner, we have put together our Holiday Gift List for 2020, full of games that would make great gifts this year! Hoot Owl Hoot This game is good for players 4 and up. It is a co-operative game […]
Lost Puppies, Game Review
Game review for Lost Puppies. Ages 5 to 7, # players 8 Lost Puppies is a co-cooperative game by Family Pastimes. This award-winning game has lost puppies on the loose. Night is falling and players have to work together to search the neighbourhood to find […]
How to Host an Epic Hallmark Christmas Movie Party
It’s the time of year again….Hallmark Christmas Movie time! Honestly, as a busy mom, Christmas time seems more like a job than fun. But with all the crazy events, and shopping and to do lists, watching the Hallmark Christmas movies gives me back a sense […]
How to Play Hallmark Christmas Movie BINGO: A fun, festive game
Who can resist the cozy, heart-warming Hallmark Christmas movies? They are a strong tradition here at Family Game Shelf. These feel-good movies are full of traditions themselves and have classic Christmas scenes to put you in the festive spirit. And what better way to add […]
How to Play the Though-provoking word game Codenames
This game review is for Codenames, a fun word game for 2 to 8 or more players aged 10 and up. Do you love word games? We do Taboo, Scattergories, Categories, anything that doesn’t have to do with spelling. (Learning disability here.) So when a […]