Dice, card and board games reviews, rules and how-to's for the whole family
I would love to say that I came up with Burger Dice on my own, but I can’t claim this on. I found it on The Game Crafter by game designer Matthew Gravelyn. There’s lots of luck and some press your luck involved and it […]
The first card game I remember playing is Snap. We were sitting on my cousins’ brown shag carpet, heads together, thinking we were just like the grownups. We also played in hotel rooms, that is until we were told we were too loud. Oops. If […]
The Linger Longer card game is a fast play, easy to learn card game that will become a family favorite. It also goes by many other names such as Lift Smoke, Sift Smoke and Last In. It is a fast playing with a similar play […]
If you love card games then the 3 to 13 card game is for you. This game takes a bit of time to play but is easy to learn and can be played with two to six players of just about any age. Some card […]
Thanksgiving is a time to gather and be thankful for family. The card game Gobble is an outrageously funny game that players of all ages will love. I’m thankful that I have great memories of playing this kind of game at my family gatherings over […]
In the summer we brought the fun of mini putt inside with our game Whacky Putt. We had such a great response, and it was so much fun, that we made Whacky Putt Halloween! This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission […]
The idea for Vampire Dice came to me quickly—in about five minutes. Fast, I know (I was surprised too.) I think it’s because I love dice games—Ohio, Stuck in the Mud, Fifty—I love them all. Also, I’ve created many dice games—Whacky Putt, Hockey, Volcano, Zebra […]
The deduction game Mafia Murder also goes by the name of Mafia and Assassin. It is a who done-it kind of game that is great for a group of older kids, teens and adults. The One Night Werewolf line of games is based on this […]
Solve the crime in the quickest time 3 to 4 players ages 8 and up If you’ve been around Family Game Shelf for any time, you’ve probably noticed that we love deduction games. Clue has been a long standing favorite of ours for years. We […]
Programming Logic Game Ignite Your Mind Single player ages 8 and up Computers are everywhere—literally. And there is a push for children to learn programming skills from an early age—for obvious reasons. Programming, however, can be, well, boring, overwhelming and downright frustrating. So the key […]