Dice, card and board games reviews, rules and how-to's for the whole family
Valentine’s Day is a great day to send time celebrating as a family. Here are some great Valentine’s Day Games to play with the Valentine’s Day theme. Valentine’s Day BINGO Who doesn’t like Bingo? Instead of the classic numbers, Valentine’s Day symbols cover the squares. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]