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Lynnette Walczak

I grew up playing board games and card games. It's a pastime that I've never outgrown. The games mentioned here are great for your home parties, family game nights, camping outings, and RV road trips. (We play some of them on our cross-country motorcycle trips, too.) When I'm not playing games with my friends and family, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

How to Plan an Adult Scavenger Hunt (50+ Ideas)

Scavenger hunts involve finding items OR completing tasks... for a prize! How to plan a scavenger hunt for adults + 50 outdoor adult scavenger hunt themes.

New Monopoly Rules: 6 House Rules To Make The Game Even More Exciting

Here are 6 modifications to the official Monopoly game rules that will lead to more exciting game play the next time you play Monopoly with friends.

Cranium: A Board Game That’s Great At Parties!

We like Cranium: It's 4 games you know - rolled into one! Pictionary, Charades, Name That Tune, and Trivial Pursuit. Fun, fun, fun!

Tired of Dodgeball? Here Are 3 Awesome PE Games Kids Actually Love

Tired of the same old gym class routine? Discover 3 incredibly fun and active physical education games like Builders & Bulldozers and Fitness Monopoly that kids will love to play!

Fun Reasons For Playing Card Games With Your Kids + How To Play Crazy Eights, Go Fish, And Concentration — With Variations!

Playing card games helps kids learn counting & good sportsmanship. It also helps parents learn more about their kids. How to play 3 card games with your kids

Are Video Games Bad For You? (Hint: No!) Here Are 4 Reasons Video Games Are Good For You… With Research Studies To Prove It

Video games get a bad rap. They're blamed for all sorts of problems. The truth is video games are good for you. Here are the benefits of playing video games

Card Games For Kids: Top 3 Kids Card Games For Hours Of Fun

Here are 3 excellent card games for kids that no family should be without. These silly card games are actually fun for kids of all ages!

Best Online Games To Play On Your Computer For Free… At Work Or At Home!

Hubby was on a mission to find 100 of the best online games - only FREE online games & none that you have to register to play. Just good old-fashioned computer games online.

DIY Scrabble Tile Crafts: Fun Gifts & Home Decor That You Can Make With Scrabble Tiles

There are so many fun things you can do with Scrabble game pieces! See where to get extra Scrabble tiles, letter racks & game boards for DIY Scrabble tile crafts

Little-Known Facts About TV Game Shows + Winning Tips From Game Show Contestants

My dad was a game show contestant. My brother was in a game show audience. Here's what contestants have to go through + Their tips for getting on a game show

Strategies & Tips For Playing Hidden Object Games

Here's how to play hidden object games -- with tactics and strategies that will help you find the hidden items faster!

Scrabble Shortcuts To Make The Best High-Scoring Scrabble Words Quickly

I play Scrabble alot. I have several shortcuts for finding Scrabble words fast. See how I find the highest-scoring words using tools and Scrabble word lists.