There are many books available that explain how to play various card games and dice games. Here we take a look at some of my favorite. The Penguin Book of Card Games The Penguin Book of Card Games by David Parlett Ultimate Book of Family Card Games Ultimate Book of Family Card Games by Oliver … Read more
Everyone loves a good boardgame. But keeping up with the latest boardgame trends can be expensive. And sometimes when you have that urge (to play a game), you just don’t have the right game available. Here I will list a range of games that you can play with just a pen and some paper. No … Read more
Of all the games I own, Coloretto might just be the easiest to explain and play. Combined with its super quick play time and cute design, Coloretto is sure to win over the hearts of anyone who plays it. Things to like: Easy to understand, rounds are very quick Things to dislike: My not have … Read more
Board games have been around for hundreds of years. More recently however, the hobby has seen significant change. Here I take a look at board game trends over the last 30 years. In particular, the number of board games released, the length of time that board games take to play and the number of players … Read more
Love letter is a fantastic card game in an incredibly tiny package. Despite only having one thing to do each turn, players still need to play strategically. Things to like: Very portable, quick to play, simple rules, cute theme. Things to dislike: Rounds can sometimes be decided by luck. Game overview Number of players 2-6 … Read more
Introduction It can be challenging to organise fun games for large groups where everyone is able to be engaged. This post describes a series of team games that is suitable for children and adults and can support anywhere between 15 and 80 people. The games have been designed to accommodate a wide range of skills … Read more
Board games are not only great fun to play; they can also lead to a number of health benefits. In this post, I will look at ways that playing board games can help improve our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. All of the health benefits of playing board games identified in this post are linked … Read more
In Battleship, try to locate your opponent’s ships whilst hiding yours. Learn how to play this game in a few simple steps. Number of players 2 Game length 20 minutes Game difficulty Easy What you need to play Pen and paper Object of the Game The objective in Battleship is to strategically locate and sink … Read more
German Whist, or German Poker, is a fantastic card game for two players that takes place over two rounds. Learn how to play this game in a few simple steps. Number of players 2 Game length 15 minutes Game difficulty Easy What you need to play A standard deck of playing cards If you enjoy … Read more
Race against the clock to clear the cards and win the game. Learn how to play Clock Solitaire in a few simple steps. Number of players 1 Game length 15 minutes Game difficulty Easy What you need to play A standard deck of playing cards If you enjoy Clock Solitaire, check out this list of the … Read more