Games & Cards

Playing this game is simple and fun for children (and sometimes the grownups!) on Thanksgiving morning. It was originally used as a tool to keep my children busy while my husband and I were...

The best things in life are free. Imagine a family outing that is great for ALL ages and FUN and FREE and you get a little fresh air and exercise as you walk on this scavenger hunt.

The best-paying video poker machines can help you be a winner in Las Vegas. Here you'll learn how you can find the highest odds on video poker in Sin City.

Random Latin is a language game that you can play in text. Much like Pig Latin, it's a fun and pretty way to alter text and make it slightly more difficult to read. Teach Random Latin to your...

As a Las Vegas native, Craps is one of my favorite games to play. People stand around the table taking turns rolling the dice and when the table is HOTT everyone celebrates! I love it! It's...

Bananagrams a.k.a. Speed Scrabble is an extremely popular, addictive game which can be purchased at Barnes and Noble and Target for around $15, however you can play this game with the tiles from...

Are you looking for things for kids to do at a Halloween party that is fun and hasn't been done to death? Here is a game that your children can play at a Halloween party after the rest of the...

Here's a fun game to play at camp or at a kids party. Get a bag, get an audience, get some funny stuff, and get a bag of laughs!

Ever see the pros on TV playing Texas Hold Em and think it looks like fun? It is. Here I show you how to play, and play to win.

Sticks is a fun card game that anyone can play. Sticks is played similar to the popular classic card game Rummy, but Sticks has its own unique spin on game play. All you need to play the card game...

The Riddler's Riddles in Batman's Arkham Asylum are relatively simple and silly extras that help keep the game interesting as you make your way through each area or room of the game. Keep reading...

While traveling the other day my wife and I were board. We started off playing 20 questions, but quickly got board. So we decided to invent a new game. The game we invented is called "It's...

Botticelli is an excellent game you can play whilst sitting around doing nothing. It's very much like the game "20 Questions" except it gives the person answering the questions a challenge!

Poker is a great game, which can be very funny to play with friends or can help your earn a few bucks in the casino. Lots of people play poker and try to win as much money as possible. Becoming a...

Many of us grew up playing board games. They are fun, educational and build memories. My favorite board games were Trouble, The Game of Life, Parcheesi, Go to the Head of the Class and Scrabble. I...

A rpg-based game in which players can use different classes, different abilities and fate cards to battle one another.

Scared of NY Times crossword puzzles? It is easy to get started and be successful

Here are instructions for making a basketball hoop with a backboard for your bedroom. This basketball hoop is made to mount directly onto a wall.

Chess notation is important to learn if you want to improve your chess strategy and knowledge. You can use it to analyze your games and figure out your mistakes, then minimize them. And you use it...

This article is intended to show you how to play bingo online absolutely free and win cash and prizes in the process!

Chess is a great game. I first learned when I was 9 years old. The basics are simple. However, it takes a life time to learn to play. In this series of articles we will begin at the very beginning...

Ever wonder about the phrase, "to drive someone crazy"? It can be done! Another term for this is "gaslighting," from the old movie where the villain nearly succeeds in...

This game is highly entertaining and easy to learn. Anyone old enough to write can play.

Building an outdoor 'washer-throw' type game. It can easily be built in an hour or so with a few basic power tools.

We all need games to beat bordom, or chase it away before it has a chance to take hold. If you have children that need entertaining try some games that don't take cards or a box full of small...

Cornhole AKA Baggo AKA Bags is a bean bag game popular at many colleges and tailgating events around the country.

Don't get bored this summer or anytime for that matters. You can always find something to do with a little recall and imagination. If there is more than one person, than you are sure to find a...

In order to save a chess game to replay later, it is important to take notation.

War games evolved out of military planning where commanders simulated battles on a map before committing to a strategy. Although the planning had deadly consequences on the battlefield, the act of...

Here's a make you laugh, tangled, crazy party game for age 8 and up! It is thoroughly enjoyed by teens and young adults.

This article will explain the basic rules, terminology, and tips of Blackjack.

Playing poker is a pass time shared by many people. Whether college kids, a night with the buddies or at a casino, it is a social and fun card game. It may seem intimidating to play, though it...

"I'm Going to the Moon" is a pattern recognition game that is fun to play at parties or large gatherings. It is great for families, and for kids as well as adults. It is completely...

Teach your kids how to play this fun, simple game and soon they be playing this great game all day.

Treasure hunt party games are the most entertaining and engaging activity. There are numerous articles written on how to plan a treasure hunt or scavenger hunt game. This article presents a...

"Going on a Picnic" is a quick, fun game that you can play at any gathering of people. It does not require a board, or components, or anything to write with. It just involves people...

Before we were old enough to drink, we had to find other, more innovative ways of entertaining ourselves at parties. The Green Room game is an "in the know" word play exercise that...

I love a challenging word puzzle, especially cryptoquotes. Here is a simple guide to help you learn the basics of solving these quirky little puzzles for yourself.

Learn edge secrets to the Monopoly board game.

Did you ever lose the rules to one of your board games? Did you ever encounter an unusual situation during a game which the rules either didn't address, or were ambiguous about? Did you ever...

Learn how to play a game of 9 ball pool. This is one of the more difficult and one of the most joyous games that I have played before. So let’s get you on the right path to learn how to play this...

Back when I was a kid, my cousin and I were really bored on a really long road trip from one side of Texas to the other and halfway through New Mexico. If you have ever driven through those areas...

A top 20 list of ways to tell if you're addicted to Club Pogo...I started with 10, but I'm just too far gone to stop there.

Apples to Apples by Out of the Box Publishing is a fast and simple game that is great for large groups at parties. Unlike many party games which put people "on the spot" or require...

Poker is a game that comes in many shapes and forms. What they all have in common is a deck of cards, two or more players and some form of betting instrument, be it chips, cash or matchsticks....

A game we all have played on paper, I made these as Christmas presents for many friends and family members. The origin of this game has been lost in history. It may have been a short version of...

"Why Did The Chicken…" by Play Again Games is a little-known game from an independent publisher. The idea of the game is that you draw cards which effectively create a riddle or opening...

If you're a word nerd you know that Scrabble is one of the most entertaining games around. It's a game that can be played with just about any group of people - from the young to old and any...

Go is classic two player board game from Eastern Asia. It is a game of complete strategy like chess. A go board is needed to play the game, but can be hard to locate. Consequently I will show...

You don't have to be a spelling bee champ to win at Scrabble. Read on to adopt a cut-throat strategy that will let you dominate Scrabble games.