Playing a game of solitaire is a great way to relax, train your brain, and – frankly – kill some time. Most of us know how to play a game of solitaire on the computer or on our phones. But endless games on the computer can get old. And we could all use an extended … Read more
Summer is here again, bringing with it beautiful weather, longer days, and plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy some traditional yard games. Yet let’s face it: The kids have played horseshoes so many times it’s simply not fun anymore, and your adult friends are wary of even visiting you over the summer lest … Read more
Here’s our complete guide on how to play shuffleboard, including rules, scoring, technique, and types of games. You can use this table of contents to navigate to each section of the guide: Intro Table shuffleboard is one of my favorite bar games. One of the reasons I love it so much is that pretty much … Read more
Screw Your Neighbor is a classic drinking game for 3 or more players. The game requires a standard 52 playing card deck and is suitable for ages 21 and up. In Screw Your Neighbor, Aces are low and Kings are high. The objective of Screw Your Neighbor is not to be the one left holding … Read more
Learn how to play Spit, a fun, fast and simple 2-player card game that’s great for kids and adults. Spit is a shedding type game for two players. It requires a standard 52 playing card deck and is suitable for ages 8 and up. The objective of Spit is to be the one who loses … Read more
Since it first made its way from Europe to the United States, the Finnish game of Mölkky has gradually grown from a niche curiosity to one of the best-selling lawn games in the country, proving a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether you’re fed up of playing cornhole for the millionth time and looking … Read more
Hand and Foot is a much easier variation of the rummy-type card game Canasta. It requires 5-6 decks of standard playing cards and is suitable for ages 12 and up. Hand and Foot can be played by 2-6 people. It is most commonly played in teams of two. Like regular Canasta, the objective of Hand … Read more
Nerts, Pounce, or Peanuts, is a multi-player solitaire game. It requires a differently colored 52 card deck for each player and is suitable for ages 8 and up. In Nerts, Aces are low and Kings are high. The objective of Nerts is to play the most cards before someone finishes their Nerts pile. You’ll need … Read more
Slapjack, or Heart Attack, is a classic card matching game for 2 or more players. This fast and simple game requires a standard 52 playing card deck and is suitable for ages 5 and up. The objective of Slapjack is to be the one who first slaps any Jacks drawn. How to Play Slapjack Shuffle … Read more
To the untrained eye, choosing the best ping pong balls may not seem like a big deal. As both the least expensive and most frequently replaced part of your ping-pong paraphernalia, it’s tempting to pick up the first pick you come across without diving into the kind of research you’d normally do when buying a … Read more
When you think of croquet, what images pop into your mind? Do you imagine older players, all of whom are dressed in white from head to toe, and similarly dressed fans seated under the cover of a pavilion, enjoying finger sandwiches and champagne spritzers? While in some circles, croquet does continue to have a lingering … Read more
If you are a senior, or you have a senior in your life, you probably are aware that entertainment can be limited at times. You probably have noticed that stimulating your mind and getting excited about fun things can be difficult, especially if you or a loved one have a hard time moving around. As … Read more
Do you wish there was a sport that had all the fast-paced, reflex-testing action of volleyball and tennis, but placed less of an emphasis on raw power? Then look no further than badminton, the fastest-paced racket sport in the world. It’s no wonder why this Olympic sport is one of the most popular recreational activities … Read more
A good party game goes a long way to breathing life into any get-together. Anybody who has ever broken out their copy of Taboo to bust through the awkward tension of people who only kind of know each other trying to socialize knows what I’m talking about. Taboo is a great game, no doubt, and … Read more