The game of Seven Sleepers was copyrighted by E.I. Horsman in 1891 and included The 24 Puzzle challenge within its directions. E.I. Horsman (Edward Imeson Horsman) first opened a toy company in 1865 and later expanded the New York City outfit to include games. “The Halma Company”, referring to E.I. …
Going to a New Year’s Eve party? Why not give the host or hostess a Fun and Games gift basket for all to enjoy. Simple to make, but offering lots of entertainment, the array helps start the New Year off with laughs. Inside a decorative basket, gather together a bottle …
Children love to explore and search. A great hunting game which provides lots of fun and excitement is “Going on a Bear Hunt.” Inspired by the old camp chant, and the book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen [Candlewick Press, 1989], the following game was created and …
The antique 1891 game of Cuckoo by J.H. Singer highlights an image of a Cuckoo bird on its cover. From the colorful display, it is easy to realize the collectability of old games. The box shares the unique beauty many games of the time portrayed. Today, a collection of old …
Creating a themed fun and games gift basket makes a wonderful personalized gift for Christmas. Depending on who is receiving the gift will determine the games and other items placed inside the decorative container. The themed array will show the gift was especially made for the person(s) in mind …
The Jumanji board game was produced by Milton Bradley in 1995 and is based off the 1995 movie of the same name. Both (movie and game) revolved around the picture book which was written by Chris Van Allsburg in 1981. Jumanji means ‘many effects’ in Zulu, and playing the game …
Assuming the game closet already contains the Top Ten Classic board games, here are another top ten board games which make great Christmas gifts. The gift of a game spreads the joy of Christmas and brings entertainment for days to follow. Games provide just one more reason for family and …
Creating a Christmas fun and games gift basket makes a great overall present to give to a family. An arrangement of items, along with a game the family can enjoy all year round, is a thoughtful and unique idea. Depending on the age of the children in the family, helps …
Place any of the following ten best games inside a Christmas stocking and the receiver will realize some of the best gifts come in small packages. The games offer fun and excitement all year round and make ideal Christmas surprises! Big Fish Lil Fish is a wonderful stocking stuffer for …
The following top ten classic board games continue to entertain families year after year. Most people remember playing the games when they were younger and are now playing the games with their own children or grandchildren. If they are not currently in your game closet, you may want to consider …
