Dice, card and board games reviews, rules and how-to's for the whole family
Codemaker vs Codebreaker 2 players ages 8 and up The Mastermind game has been around since the 1970s and is still on the market today for good reason. It is a challenging game of logic and deduction. It is also the game that my 12 […]
The card game Go Boom is a next-step-up from Crazy 8s and Crazy 8 Countdown. It is good for two or more players and uses a standard deck of playing cards. Go Boom also goes by the name Dig. My oldest daughter is not a […]
Left Center Right dice game is for 8 players ages 3 and up. LCR is maybe the simplest dice game ever. It might be simple but it is addictive and great for players of all ages (although they should know their letters; the recommended age […]
A Royally Rousing Card Game 2 to 5 players ages 8 and up I had heard so much about the card game Sleeping Queens that I decided to get it for my girls for Christmas one year. It was created by a 6 year old […]
Bounce-Off is a great active family game. You can read our review of the Fast Fun Bounce-Off here. It is also easy to DIY Bounce-Off. In this post we show you how to make your own Bounce-Off game, tell you where you can find mission […]
Ants is a co-operative family dice game. It’s also a Family Game Shelf original game. Any number of players of all ages. I first created this game when my oldest daughter was learning to add but we’ve found it to be a fun game for […]
Kings in the Corner is an easy game for 2 to 4 players of any age. All you need is a regular deck of playing cards, jokers removed, and a little bit of table space. You know we love card games like Go Boom, Boodle […]
We love dice games here and the Three or More dice game is another easy one that’s a great addition to game night. The rules take a little longer to explain but the game is actually easy to play. We have similar dice game like […]
Golf is a family Card game for all ages The card game Golf has been around for a number of years, and like all games like it, there have been any number of Golf rule changes. In this post, we will cover what you need, […]
ThinkBlot DIY is one of the most fun games to make for yourself. The whole family can join in. It will get messy but it is well worth the effort. Supplies For this game, you’ll need lots of blank paper and washable paint. Paint brushes […]