http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com Family games are great! Whether it's board games, card games, outdoor games or parlour games, they provide hours of fun and entertainment while promoting togetherness for all ages. en-us Family games Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:53:40 GMT Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:53:40 GMT family-games-treasurehouse.com http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/reversi_p.html Printer friendly version of Reversi Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:53:40 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/reversi.html Reversi is a strategy game for two players which can be made at home by using a standard chess board and 64 double sided counters. Not suited to young children due to the complex strategies involved. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:52:53 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/twins.html Twins is a very simple pen and paper game that is suitable for both children and adults. It can also help young children improve their number skills as they learn to recognise written numbers. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:42:52 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/telegrams.html Telegrams is a pen and paper game which is suitable for family reunions, parties and as a parlor game. The aim is create a telegram-style message from a given series of letters. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:41:30 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/sprouts.html Sprouts is a pen and paper game similar to Boxes. Although the rules are easy, it is quite difficult to win consistently. The aim is to be the last player to draw a legitimate line. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:36:51 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/worm.html Worm is a simple pen and paper game for 2 to 4 players of all ages and is similar to Boxes. The aim is to be the last player to make a valid move by preventing your opponents from extending the worm. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:13:17 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/snakes_and_ladders.html Snakes and Ladders is a traditional board game enjoyed by young children all over the world. No particular skill is required so players of all ages compete equally. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:12:17 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/small_stories.html Small Stories is a pen and paper game that is easy to learn but difficult to win. It is suited to players who can spell and use words well. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:11:08 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/shepherds_and_wolf.html Shepherds and Wolf (also known as Cows and Leopards) is an unusual board game for two players since each player has a different number of counters and different aims to win. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:10:19 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/nine_holes.html Nine Holes is a simple board game which has been found scratched on the floor of medieval cathedrals and Japanese temples. The aim is to be the first player to get three counters in a row. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:09:29 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/madelinette.html Madelinette is a simple board game which can involve strategic moves or can be played by younger children just for fun. The aim is to block your opponent so they cannot move. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:08:37 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/hangman.html Hangman has been a popular spelling game for many years. It can be tailored to any age group by choosing appropriate words. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:07:44 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/gobang.html Gobang is a simple board game which is the Japanese form of Nine Holes. A board can be easily drawn on a piece of paper or cardboard. The aim is to be the first player to get five counters in a row. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:06:07 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/fractionary.html Fractionary is a parlor game which involves many players who try to guess the correct meaning for an obscure word. The game uses paper, pen and a dictionary, providing much fun and laughter. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:05:10 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/everest.html Everest is a simple race game using three dice and a board for each player, which is easily drawn on a piece of paper. The aim is to be the first player to score all 24 numbers on the board. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:01:47 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/dotty_drawings.html Dotty Drawings is a simple game, suitable for young children but amusing enough to provide a challenge for adults and older children. Paper, pen and imagination are the only requirements. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:59:07 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/checkers.html Checkers (also known as chequers or draughts) is a fun strategy board game for children and adults, and can produce a lot of rivalry. The aim is to capture or block all your opponent's pieces. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:53:33 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/centennial_p.html Printer friendly version of Centennial Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:51:44 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/centennial.html Centennial is a simple race game using three dice, some counters and a board. The aim is to be the first player to move their counter from Start to 12 and back to 1. The board is easy to make at home. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:51:04 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/boxwords_p.html Printer friendly version of Boxwords Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:49:16 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/boxwords.html Boxwords is an intriguing pen and paper game which is suited to adults and older children. It can also be used as a parlor game. The aim is to score the most points by placing letters in boxes. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:48:29 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/boxes_p.html Printer friendly version of Boxes Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:46:55 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/boxes.html Boxes is a deceptively hard pen and paper game for two to four players. Although the rules are simple, it involves a lot of strategy to win. The aim is to draw more boxes than your opponents. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:46:02 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/battleships_p.html Printer friendly version of Battleships Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:42:27 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/battleships.html Battleships is one of the most popular pen and paper games for two players. It was developed during World War I, and is easy to set up and play at home. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:41:45 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/alquerque_p.html Printer friendly version of Alquerque Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:39:06 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/alquerque.html Alquerque is an ancient strategy game which is similar to checkers, although it is played on a different board. The aim is to capture all your opponent's pieces. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:37:55 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/acrostics_p.html Printer friendly version of Acrostics Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:36:47 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/acrostics.html Acrostics is a pen and paper family game where the aim is to write a set of words with the most letters within a given time limit. Players should have reasonably good spelling and vocabulary skills. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:36:03 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/achi_p.html Printer friendly version of Achi Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:13:39 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/achi.html Achi is a simple board game which is popular in West African countries, particularly Ghana. The aim is to be the first player to get three counters in a row. An Achi board can be easily made at home. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:31:37 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/family-word-games.html Family Word Games are great for family reunions, birthday parties and long car trips. Even though the rules may be fairly simple, these games can provide hours of fun. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:06:12 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/family-dice-games.html Family dice games are lots of fun with only a few dice and counters. There are dice games for young children and the whole family. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:21:54 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/taboo_p.html Printer friendly version of Taboo Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:27:32 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/taboo.html Taboo is a surprisingly difficult parlor game to win, although the rules are very simple. Try it on your next family reunion or Valentines Day party. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:24:24 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/i_packed_my_bag_p.html Printer friendly version of I Packed My Bag Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:29:59 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/i_packed_my_bag.html I Packed My Bag is an easy parlor game that is great for children and those adults who still have a good memory! Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:26:55 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/i_love_my_love_p.html Printer friendly version of I Love My Love Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:19:46 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/i_love_my_love.html I Love My Love is an excellent game for Valentines Day parties or after dinner parties. It is especially suited to adults although older children could also play. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:16:54 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/pyramids_p.html Printer friendly version of Pyramids Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:37:52 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/pyramids.html Pyramids is a pen and paper game that can be used on Valentines Day, family reunions or any time you play parlor games. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:33:53 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/sardines_p.html Printer friendly version of Sardines Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:47:15 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/sardines.html Sardines is a variation of the old hide-and-seek game that is fun for players of all ages. Will you be the last player to find the hiding place? Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:43:12 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/the_poetry_game_p.html Printer friendly version of The Poetry Game Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:23:11 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/the_poetry_game.html The Poetry Game is a fun parlor game that can be played with up to ten players but is best with about four to six players. Knowledge of poetry or skill in writing poems is not needed! Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:22:29 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/yes_no_beans_p.html Printer friendly version of Yes No Beans Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:57:58 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/yes_no_beans.html Yes No Beans is a wonderful parlor game to get to know other players. It is suitable for adults and older children and can be played at family reunions, Valentines Day parties and birthday parties. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:51:51 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/valentines-day-party-games.html Are you planning a party for Valentines Day? Then be sure to have lots of Valentines Day party games prepared. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:23:01 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/guggenheim.html Guggenheim is a flexible parlor game that can be played by couples, families or large groups. It is ideal for family reunions, Valentines Day or any other get together. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:00:19 GMT http://www.family-games-treasurehouse.com/the_family_guide_to_party_games.html The Family Guide To Party Games contains almost 100 pages of fun-filled family-friendly games to make your next children's party the best ever. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:04:17 GMT