Great Kids' Games and Boredom Busters

Animals A loud version of War -- simple for little kids and loud enough for older ones! Basilisk's Stare One player gets the identity of scary Basilisk in this mysterious game. Crazy Eights Kids love wild cards, and Crazy Eights has them in droves. Family Blackjack A version of the classic -- and players can use jellybeans! Kentucky Card Derby Suit up for a neck-and-neck race to the finish. Ninety-Nine This game's chant of "Neener, neener!" holds real kid appeal. Spoons This card game serves up fast-paced fun!

Shopping Games Keep boredom from striking at the store. Restaurant Games Games to play while waiting at restaurants. On the Road Games to play while waiting in the car. Waiting Games Games for "in-between" times. More Ideas Use these strategies for more great anytime fun.

Bowling Pin Derby Create a kid-friendly alley in your living room. Buzz! This math game requires a calculated team effort. Feather Vault All it takes is a simple feather to get this event under way. Find the Thimble Seek but don't speak in this effort to find a hidden object. Flip Golf A truly mini take on miniature golf! Group Storytelling Practice the art of spinning a yarn by telling winter tales. Indoor Obstacle Course A great game for burning off energy indoors. One Minute of Words Being excessively wordy is a winning virtue in this game. Paper Ball Soccer A winning indoor version of the world's favorite game. Paper Golf Players use markers to putt down a paper "fairway." Penguin Shuffle A tricky race that tests your child's balance. Ping-Pong Basketball Go for a 1-pointer or shoot for 3! Ping-Pong Jump Can you move a Ping-Pong ball from one cup to another? Ping-Pong Puff Blow your opponents away with this goal game. Sardines A reverse version of hide and seek. Sharpshooter This test of marksmanship rewards the player who hits all five targets. Shuffle Caps Try this edgy version of shuffleboard. Tiddleywinks Tennis Combine two classics in this fun tabletop game.