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How to Play Knock Kneed Balloon Game

By Denise Witmer

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This is a very fun party game for kids and adults and can be played separately or as a relay game. Wonderful for kids ages 7+... more »

How to Play Koosh Ball

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If there ever was a versatile toy, the porcupine-shaped Koosh Ball is it. For the youngster, it's a soft ball for learning to grasp and catch. For the in-between, it subs for a Hacky Sack or footbag. For the desk worker, it makes the perfect ... more »

How to Play Lego Star Wars

By Nate Chang, eHow Expert

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Come on, 'fess up: You played with Legos when you were a kid, didn’t you? You played with Legos and you just loved Star Wars. So what excuse do you have to not play Lego Star Wars? This game is good fun for the whole family. Give it a try!.. more »

How to Play London Bridge is Falling Down

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“London Bridge is Falling Down" is a popular nursery rhyme that children have adored for generations. The game that accompanies this rhyme is easy and fun and can be played with children as young as two or three. To play "London Bridge is Falling ... more »

How to Play Magazine A-to-Z Hunt

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Players will enjoy looking through magazines to find pictures for each letter of the alphabet... more »

How to Play Maltese Cross Dominoes

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Maltese Cross is a dominoes game played with a double-six domino set. A double-six set has 28 tiles in it and is the most popular size dominoes set. The following steps will show you how to play this fun game of dominoes... more »

How to Play Marble Boccie

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Boccie or bocce is a game derived from games played in the Roman Empire. The game in its present form originated in Italy and is also sometimes called lawn bowling. The game is played on soil or asphalt with small balls a bit bigger than a ... more »

How to Play Mario Kart Wii

By Elvis De Leon

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Here are some tips and tricks to help you be the best you can be at Nintendo's biggest racer... more »

How to Play Match Game

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Match Game is a TV game show that was broadcast originally from 1962 to 1969--but those shows had little in common with the more popular version. The next round of shows was broadcast from 1973 to 1979, with syndication running from 1979 to 1982. ... more »

How to Play Middle Pocket Pairs in No-Limit Texas Holdem

By Ann Casano

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Middle Pocket Pairs, 5s through 9s, can be the trickiest starting hands to play in No-Limit Texas Holdem. They can easily be over-valued and result in a player losing their entire chip stack. Or, they can be played like a pro and result in ... more »

How to Play Monte Carlo Cards

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If you like Tetris, you will enjoy this old fashioned solitaire card game. It is sometimes call Doubles, Wedding or Quits, but the rules are the same. The goal of the game is to match pairs until the field is exhausted. The game is complicated by ... more »

How to Play MP3s With the R4 DS

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Nintendo is constantly putting out products that feature the latest and greatest technologies. The Nintendo DS can now be used for multimedia, playing music and even video files. All that is required to play MP3s on your DS is an R4 flash cart. ... more »

How to Play Music Maven

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If you've ever wanted to be a rock star--or just manage one--you will likely find Music Maven to be a lot of fun. It's an online music industry simulation that puts you in control of a band's success. Play online daily against other bands to ... more »

How to Play NASCAR 08 Online

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If the competition from the Chase or Season modes in NASCAR 08 is not enough for you, or you have some friends you want to play with, try out NASCAR 08's online feature. You can play NASCAR 08 over Xbox Live with NASCAR fans across the country... more »

How to Play Nine Man Morris

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The game of Nine Man Morris, known by other varied names such as Nine Man Merrills, Mills, Mill, Merelles, and many more, is a game of strategy played by two people. The earliest variation of this game dates back 3,500 years in Europe. The ... more »

How to Play Operation

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Operation is one of those classic board games that just never gets old. It is a game of physical skill in which players must complete an "operation" without damaging the rest of "Cavity Sam." Operation requires a steady hand and a cool nerve to ... more »

How to Play Outdoor Laser Tag

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Form a team and get up a weekend game of outdoor laser tag. This intense interactive game encourages fast thinking, physical coordination and teamwork, all in the name of having fun. Use open fields, obstacles or cover to advantage as you try to ... more »

How to Play Paper Football

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You don't need a 100-yard field, goalposts, a pigskin football and 22 people to engage in a gridiron battle. Anyone can play paper football anytime, as all you need is a table, a piece of paper and 2 people hungry for a competition... more »

How to Play Pickle a Kids Game

By Denise Witmer

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Pickle is a running bases/throwing a ball/dodge ball type of game that children ages 8+ enjoy. It's all about getting yourself 'inot a pickle' or jam and trying to get out of it!.. more »

How to Play Pinochle

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Pinochle is a card game played with 48 cards rather than the standard 52. You have eight 9s, 10s, Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces--two for each suit. The order of the cards is the same except a 10 is the second highest card right after the Ace. ... more »

How to Play Planet Racer

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Planet Racer is a fun space-based racing game. The game pits the player against racers who compete to circle a planet the fastest. Beating higher skilled opponents helps you beat the game quicker, but is also a risky approach. This game combines ... more »

How to Play Pokemon Pearl

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Pokemon Pearl is the twin to the Diamond edition of the Nintendo DS video game. Both games are basically the same, but there are a few Pokemon exclusive to each version. Everyone can play Pokemon Pearl, even if they aren't fans of the franchise... more »

How to Play Poker Dice

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Poker Dice is the dice version of the card game Poker. You can purchase a special set of five dice made for playing this game, which has the Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, and 9 on them, or play the game with five regular dice. The following steps ... more »

How to Play Portal

By Nate Chang, eHow Expert

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Portal is a whole new class of First Person Shooter game that comes packaged with “The Orange Box” from Valve. A combination of the famous Half Life engine and a unique puzzle game, Portal will have you scratching your brain for solutions to some ... more »

How to Play PS2's Karaoke Revolution Volume 2

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Karaoke Revolution Volume 2 brings back the karaoke fun for PlayStation 2 gamers with a fresh set of songs and the all new Medley Mode. By singing songs accurately and racking up points, you can become the karaoke king of your living room... more »