The rise of board game cafes has opened up an immense archive of fun strategy themed board games to play while out with your friends. One of the games we recently discovered (even though it’s not new by any means) is the Firefly Board Game. This is considered a “deep strategy” game at certain cafes, … Read more
Here’s a full step-by-step DIY guide on how to build a horseshoe pit and create a court right in your own backyard. Playing horseshoes may not be as popular today as it once was, but it doesn’t take too long before those who do play the game to get hooked. Spending a few hours a … Read more
Authentic playing experience, durable construction, and streamlined features to reduce bounce outs. Just some of the things we look for in the best bristle dartboards. Although it’s estimated that the game of darts was invented around seven hundred years ago, it still remains one of the most popular games in the world. You can play … Read more
Cards against Humanity, lovingly shortened to “CAH,” is one of the best-known card games in the current marketplace. Over the years, this game has reached a critical point in its popularity, attracting the attention of people all around the world. Why? Because CAH is nothing like any other card game you’ve played before. While we’ve … Read more
Win or lose, few card games offer as much casual fun as Gin Rummy. But if you want to take your play from friendly to competitive, you need to know proper Gin Rummy strategy to win consistently. This brief guide will walk you through the most common gin rummy tips and tricks to help you … Read more
Along with bowling rules, we’ll review the equipment, explain how scoring works, and talk about common shots and terminology. Bowling, in one form or another, has been a popular pastime for just about as long as people have had enough free time to engage in leisure activities. There have been hundreds of variations of the … Read more
Backgammon is a board game with a long, rich history of play. One of the oldest board games in the world, countless people across all kinds of cultures have hunched over backgammon boards, rolled dice, and pushed chips through the ages. Chances are good you know somebody in your life that loves Backgammon. Maybe that … Read more
Here are the tetherball rules you need to know to play this classic and fun schoolyard game. Tetherball is a playground staple. So what’s it doing on a site about bar games? Well, for one, classic playground games like tetherball are becoming popular again as adults look to reconnect with fun and iconic games of … Read more
If you’re playing a game of foosball with your friends, these are the foosball rules you need to know. We’ve adapted these rules from the official USTSA rules. The official rules of foosball are intended for tournament play, so they can seem a little complex and strict for the majority of players. Feel free … Read more
Tabletop arcade games offer a way to travel back to the good ole’ days of classic video game entertainment from the comfort of your own home. Vintage and retro arcade games have made a big comeback in the bar scene these days. Games like Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Star Wars, Centipede and countless other classics can … Read more
For many of us out there, myself included, board games have always been a large part of our lives. We didn’t do it because it was “good for us”, of course. We play board games because they’re fun! What if I told you there were a number of surprising benefits to playing board games? Wouldn’t … Read more
Let’s get weird. Whatever is a party card game that pushes the limits in creating awkward confessions and embarrassing (and hilarious) situations among players. Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen a massive surge in the number of adult-themed card games on the market. Today, players can enjoy raunchy games of everything from Cards … Read more
Most bachelorette weekends are massive amounts of fun. More often than not, they end up leading to new friendships, amazing memories, and stronger bonds. However, they can be a little bit awkward at first when you know you’re supposed to be having a “wild weekend,” but you’ve got nothing to break the ice. Bachelorette party … Read more
These days, we tend to spend much of our time interacting with our friends and loved ones through screens rather than in person. It’s no wonder, then, that more and more businesses have been rising up across the country to address this issue. Board game bars and cafes give you a place to get together … Read more