What is it about a deck of cards? What is so alluring about them? Is it their tactile quality? Or perhaps it’s the sound of them as they are being shuffled. Maybe it is the simple fact that so much can be done with them to entertain us. Whatever it is, we humans are in … Read more
The sun is shining, the kids are away at summer camp and you’ve got the whole weekend to yourself. So what better way to pass the time than breaking out some of your favorite backyard games for adults and inviting your friends over for a few games, a few laughs and, of course, a few … Read more
If you have a deck of cards, grab them now. Got ’em? Good. Now get yourself another player and shuffle the deck. Cut the deck and shuffle it again. Today, we are learning how to play War card games. Back in the day, 1700 and something or other, a man called Charles Lamb said, “Cards are … Read more
Please, let me take you to the not so distant future. After reading this blog, you slide up to the bar at your local and hear a rowdy card game being played at a nearby table. You hear one of the players say, “Give me all of your twos.” “Go Fish.” Comes the quick reply. … Read more
Whether you’re providing the entertainment at your next community fundraiser or simply changing things up on your regular family game night, the best bingo board game sets are a great way to guarantee hours of fun for everyone from small children to seniors and elderly relatives. The only question, of course, is which one should … Read more
Since as far back as the 15th century, the Japanese have been gathering around the Shogi board to pit their wits in an ancient strategy game that is often known as the country’s most widely-played version of chess. As in regular chess, the aim of the game is to checkmate your opponent. Unlike regular chess, however, … Read more
Chess? Or, Shogi? Well now, that is a question. This is a debate worth a closer look. These two games of strategy are as similar as they are different, and in this article, we are going to look at those differences to understand them better. Shogi vs. Chess Which is your preference? If you are … Read more
This is, The Game of Generals, widely referred to as Japanese Chess, Shogi. A brilliant two-player game of strategy similar to Chess, but also very different. We are going to be teaching you how to play Shogi. If you enjoy games of strategy such as Chess then Shogi will be right down your alley. There are … Read more
As a game that some experts say dates back as far as 5,000 BC (yes, BC), people have been learning how to play Jacks for thousands of years and now, today, it’s your turn. In today’s guide, we’ll talk you step by step through the process of setting up, playing, and ultimately winning this classic … Read more
Wouldn’t it have been amazing to have had an encyclopedia just for marbles when you were a kid? We think so. So we’ve put this great guide together in our Ultimate Guide to Different Types of Marbles. Marbles are magnificently nostalgic. They transport us back to a time when we were children. We had our favorite … Read more
Marbles is one of the most popular games in the world. It’s historically played by many generations and it’s a household game that everyone is familiar with. Do you know how to play marbles? Well, I hope you have your “taw” ready because it’s time to knuckle down and have a good ‘ole game of … Read more
While traditional dominoes require nothing more than an appropriate number of tiles, the best Mexican train dominoes sets all contain additional items that help players enjoy this unique take on the long-time pub favorite. Having recently fallen in love with this increasingly popular tile game, we’ve spent hours trying out dozens of the best-selling sets, all … Read more
Having a Mahjong strategy is important; it’s what’s going to help you win the game. But like with anything worthwhile, it will take a lot of practice and some patience. While a “sure win Mahjong strategy” doesn’t exist, there are some strategies that can give you an advantage in the game. Thinker and strategist Michael … Read more
You’ve got your table set up, you’ve got some friends ready to play, now all you need is one of the best Mahjong game sets your money can buy, and you’re ready to while away the hours in one of the world’s oldest games. That’s where we come in. We’ve tried and tested dozens of … Read more