The Everything Games Book: 600 Classic Games and Activities for the Whole Family

by Lesley Bolton

With all-new art and a revamped interior design, this perennial backlist seller is back and better than ever-with even more games that families will love! The Everything(r) Games Book, 2nd Edition... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159337318X
• ISBN13: 9781593373184
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Everything
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Incredibly comprehensive and helpful

Have you ever tried to explain a card game to a bunch of friends and found yourself having trouble clarifying the rules of game play? Have you ever dragged an old board game out of the closet, only to find that the rules were missing and you couldn't remember how to play? Or have you ever found yourself planning a recreational day for a bunch of kids and ended up drawing a blank when trying to think of fun outdoor games to play with them? I've found myself in every one of those situations at one time or another. And it turns out that The Everything Games Book would have been a lifesaver every time. The Everything Games Book is definitely a must-have for anyone who enjoys playing games. It's a complete rule book, containing directions for over 600 games in all sorts of different categories. It includes rules for popular board games (checkers, chess, Monopoly, Backgammon, Scrabble, etc.), card games (this section is extensive, with over 120 pages of rules for all kinds of card games), bar and basement games (pool, Ping-Pong, air hockey, and the like), outdoor games (dodgeball, hopscotch, tennis, badminton), car games (perfect for overcoming boredom on long road trips), and party games. Each game listed in the book is rated for age appropriateness: 5+ for ages five and up, 8+ for ages 8 and up, and Adult for (obviously) adults. In addition to complete rules and regulations, the book also contains information about the origins and history of many games, as well as playing strategies. If you're a game fanatic like me-or if you find yourself planning a lot of events like family reunions, bridal or baby showers, or parties-or if you're looking for creative ways to keep kids busy (especially when they're home during the summer!) without turning on the TV, I highly recommend picking up a copy of The Everything Games Book. It's a fantastic resource that belongs on every fun-loving family's bookshelf.