Here’s a full overview of backgammon strategy, along with rules, tips, game variations and more. For over five millennia, the game of Backgammon has been played in one form or another around the world. At its heart, Backgammon is a simple racing game where two opponents compete to be the first one to complete the … Read more
Everyone loves an opportunity to impress their friends and family with a display of just how intelligent they can be. Unlike typical board games that rely more on chance than knowledge, trivia games are an excellent way to put your expertise to the test in a head-to-head battle with your loved ones. While some trivia … Read more
Summary HOBBES is a party game for adults with a sense of humor about life. There are many party games out there, but you will likely find this board game to be much different. This is a game about (not “of”) life – random things that typically occur during different stages of your life and … Read more
Here are some of the best yard games to check out when you’re getting tired of endless cornhole matches. Don’t get us wrong, we love the game of cornhole. We’ve even written an extensive guide on how to play cornhole, as well as how to find the best cornhole board set. But there may come … Read more
Axe throwing has quickly spread across North America and other parts of the world as one of the favorite new bar games and sports among the younger demographic. With hundreds of venues all over the globe dedicated specifically to axe throwing, it is poised to continue growing and be a popular game for many years … Read more
Follow these 5 simple tips to learn how to win at chess? If you already enjoy playing strategy based games like go, mancala, mahjong or solitaire online, there’s a good chance you also enjoy playing Chess. All of these games are heavily focused on making well thought out strategic moves. Solitaire online may be a … Read more
After spending hundreds of pub trivia nights on both sides of the microphone with Pour House Trivia, the question I am most often asked is “What makes a great trivia team?”. For those of us that don’t have James Holzhauer on our list of Facebook friends, there are some easy ways to improve the performance … Read more
Learning how to play dominoes is an essential skill for any games enthusiast. If you’re late to the game, don’t worry: this guide will help you get started. It is hard to imagine someone growing up without at least running across the game of dominoes. As a kid, there is a good chance you learned … Read more
Are you running short on bachelor party games to keep you and your crew going all night long? You want your groom-to-be to have the evening of a lifetime before he walks down the aisle, and that puts a lot of pressure on your shoulders. Unfortunately, it can be challenging to find ways to keep … Read more
Here’s our complete overview of how to play horseshoes, a classic backyard game that never goes out of style. Way before we had cornhole, there was a game known as horseshoe pitching. We know it as horseshoes, a yard game that has been enjoyed for centuries and is ideal for casual family gatherings and serious … Read more
There are few things better than some great group games when you want to liven up a party. Whether it’s a family get-together that needs an extra dose of life or an office party that could do with something to break the ice, games are far better than forcing uncomfortable small talk. However, if you’ve … Read more
We talk a lot about our favorite bar games on this site, from classic bar games like pool and darts, to party favorites such as cornhole, beer pong and flip cup. But there is a whole new category of bar games that deserves some attention: mini bar games. Basically, we’re talking about smaller versions of … Read more
In 1955 Valley Manufacturing introduced a new game to the world of coin-operated amusements. This game was played on a smaller table with two holes, one on each end of the table. There were eight bumpers placed in a cross-like pattern in the middle of the table. You would put a dime in to start … Read more
I’ve been thinking about playing darts outside lately. As the weather gets nice, it seems like mounting a dartboard outside would be the perfect way to take one of my favorite bar games and play it in the great outdoors. Yet what seems like a very simple idea turns out to be a little more … Read more