The Top 10 Fun Card Games for Adults

fun card games for adults

The great thing about card games is that there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing family night where you and the kids can bond over some shared hijinks, or you’re searching for something a little more mature, there’s a game out there for you. Today, we’re focusing exclusively on adult card games. … Read more

Wait, Where Did Beer Pong Actually Come From?

Where Did Beer Pong Come From

A look at the history, evolution and modern rules of beer pong Like many great inventions, the game that is today known as beer pong was invented by accident. Although there are no official records, beer pong was said to have been born in the late 1950’s at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. According … Read more

How to Play Straight Pool? Pocket Billiards in its Purest Form

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In his book “The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards“, Mike Shamos wrote that many believe straight pool (also known as 14.1 Continuous) to be the purest form of pocket billiards. Straight pool was adopted as America’s first official tournament game in 1912, experienced a huge resurgence with the release of the movie “The Hustler”, and … Read more

7 Traditional Pub Games We Love to Play

Traditional Pub Games

As the winter season approaches, we thought it would be a good time to explore some of our favorite traditional pub games. While we always love a game of pool or darts, and these are still traditional games in their own right, sometimes it’s fun to try something different. We’re calling these traditional “pub” games, … Read more

Pool Table Anatomy 101

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An Overview of Pool Table Parts and Layout In many of our posts about how to play popular pool table games – including 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Cutthroat Pool and other fun billiard games – we mention different parts of the table in order to explain the basic rules of each game.  So, in order to understand … Read more

Bocce Al Fresca

Bocce Al Fresca

Bocce in the Open Air The world’s oldest game continues to grow in both bar and home play. It is a refreshing breeze that sways the overhanging string lights stretched above the outdoor patio of this popular bar.   Embedded six inches deep running the length of the patio is an 80 by 8 feet rectangular … Read more

Is Slap Cup the New Flip Cup?

is slap cup the new flip cup

Flip cup is said to be one of the easiest bar games out there. But has trying to flip a cup ever made you so frustrated that you just wanted to slap the darned thing? I don’t know if the table is too wet, my hands are too big, or if beer just makes me … Read more