Our traditional category includes information and instructions about games that have been played in pubs, living rooms and backyards for centuries.
Many of these games have international origins, such as Mancala, and are gaining popularity among a new generation of gamers.
Read on for recent posts about some of the best traditional bar games. For a quick primer, check out these 7 traditional pub games.
Almost everyone with a games closet will have a set of dominos buried deep somewhere. If you’ve stopped using them because you overplayed the classic dominos game and didn’t know what to do with them, it’s time to dig them back out and grab another player to join you. As you read this guide, I … Read more
Many of the most popular board games have a pretty rich history. Many people also likely don’t realize just how historical and ancient some of these board games really are either. But these historical board games are sure to be a great choice if you want to try something a little different. Whether you’re looking … Read more
So, let’s get one thing out of the way we aren’t talking about the two-player card game Snap. Snaps isn’t a card game at all! This is a fun party game that is ideal for a house party, work icebreaker, or any other occasion. Snaps is easy to learn and play once you know the rules. This … Read more
The Fishbowl game combines elements of Charades and Taboo to create a new fun party game! You might have played Fishbowl before it’s even used as an ice-breaker in schools, colleges, and workplaces. Part of the reason Fishbowl is so much fun is that it can be used as a great team-building exercise. In this guide, … Read more
If you are Jewish then you have likely already heard of Dreidel. But even if you aren’t you might already know what a Dreidel is. But not everyone will know about the Dreidel game rules. You might not even realize that it’s part of a game at all! The Dreidel game is fun and educational. … Read more
Learn everything you need to know about the White Elephant game rules with our in-depth guide.
With so many variations nailing down the rules isn’t always easy. Let’s take a more in-depth look at Quoits game and see how you can play.
Ring the Bull is a traditional hook and ring game played in sports bars, ski lodges and quaint watering holes all over the world. And it has a very long history in British pub culture. In fact, legend has it that English Crusaders brought the game back from Jerusalem in the 12th century. If you … Read more
Whether you’re providing the entertainment at your next community fundraiser or simply changing things up on your regular family game night, the best bingo board game sets are a great way to guarantee hours of fun for everyone from small children to seniors and elderly relatives. The only question, of course, is which one should … Read more
This is, The Game of Generals, widely referred to as Japanese Chess, Shogi. A brilliant two-player game of strategy similar to Chess, but also very different. We are going to be teaching you how to play Shogi. If you enjoy games of strategy such as Chess then Shogi will be right down your alley. There are … Read more
As a game that some experts say dates back as far as 5,000 BC (yes, BC), people have been learning how to play Jacks for thousands of years and now, today, it’s your turn. In today’s guide, we’ll talk you step by step through the process of setting up, playing, and ultimately winning this classic … Read more
Wouldn’t it have been amazing to have had an encyclopedia just for marbles when you were a kid? We think so. So we’ve put this great guide together in our Ultimate Guide to Different Types of Marbles. Marbles are magnificently nostalgic. They transport us back to a time when we were children. We had our favorite … Read more
Marbles is one of the most popular games in the world. It’s historically played by many generations and it’s a household game that everyone is familiar with. Do you know how to play marbles? Well, I hope you have your “taw” ready because it’s time to knuckle down and have a good ‘ole game of … Read more
While traditional dominoes require nothing more than an appropriate number of tiles, the best Mexican train dominoes sets all contain additional items that help players enjoy this unique take on the long-time pub favorite. Having recently fallen in love with this increasingly popular tile game, we’ve spent hours trying out dozens of the best-selling sets, all … Read more