Great Games! 175 Games & Activities for Families, Groups, & Children! [Paperback]

Matthew Toone (Author), Jodie Nida (Editor), Gary Locke (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2009

Are you looking for Family Games, Group Games, or Children's Games & Activities? Planning a Party, Date Night, Family Get-Together, or a Game Night? This book includes hundreds of fun game and activity ideas for people of all ages, groups of all sizes, and for any game category and setting!

More importantly, the purpose of this book is to bring families together, create fun and meaningful memories, and provide wholesome entertainment for everyone!

THIS BOOK INCLUDES:
- 175 of the greatest family, group, & children's games!
- 50 variations to keep games interesting and fun each time you play!
- Classic games with new twists, many new games, and all-time favorites!
- No-cost & low-prep games, with objects used from around the house!
- Simple, easy to read, and step-by-step instructions with various illustrations to help describe game rules!
- An extensive index of categorized games!
- Games for all age groups, skill levels, and group sizes!
- Dozens of games from every possible game category and setting!

TYPES OF GAMES INCLUDE:
- Family Games
- Group Games
- Children's Games
- Educational & Intellectual Games
- Funny Games
- Teens & Dating Games
- Card Games
- Team Building & Leadership Games
- Church & Youth Group Games
- Family Night Games
- Back Yard, BBQ, & Park Games
- Indoor & Outdoor Games
- Etc...

THIS BOOK IS THE PERFECT RESOURCE FOR:
- Families Everywhere
- Children of All Ages
- Teenagers & Youth
- College Students & Groups
- Adults & Couples
- Mom's & Parents Everywhere
- Summer Camp Councilors
- School Teachers
- Church & Youth Group Leaders
- Sorority's, Fraternity's, & Clubs
- FOR EVERYONE!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Whether you're planning a party, gathered as a family, confined by a rainy day or organizing a team-building exercise, Great Games! is the perfect source for exciting, free games for every age and play situation. Comprised of new games and exciting twists on time-tested favorites, this book celebrates fun while promoting a wholesome spirit of competition. From two players to the largest groups, interactive play expands friendships, motivates and inspires! Once you delve into this exciting, new creative resource, you can finally remove the word bored from your vocabulary.

- No Cost, Low Prep - with simple things from around the house, you'll be having fun in no time!
- Easy to Read - step-by-step instructions, dozens of variations to keep games interesting every time you play, plus an extensive index of games by topic.
- An Excellent Resource - for parents, children, families, youth & church groups, leadership camps, teachers, mothers, pastors, and event planners.

About the Author

Growing up in a family with eight children, Matt spent a lot of time with his family often playing games together. He developed a love for creating and collecting fun games, which often led to being called the 'Game Guy' and eventually, to writing this book. More important than providing a fun resource of games, Matt's goal in writing this book was simply to bring families together more, and provide fun and wholesome entertainment for everyone.

Matt owns two successful businesses in the Washington D.C. area, where he lives with his wonderful wife and two sons. An entrepreneur at heart, Matt's ventures focus on inspiring individuals to achieve their dreams and awaken their potential, as well as helping families. Matt is also the co-founder of a non-profit organization, Act and Empower, located in Alexandria, VA, whose mission is to empower impoverished individuals in developing countries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Mullerhaus Publishing; 1 edition (July 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979834554
• ISBN-13: 978-0979834554
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Reference

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every family should have this book!, December 2, 2009

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Julie Jackson "Hair by Jewels" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great Games! 175 Games & Activities for Families, Groups, & Children! (Paperback)

This is exactly what our family needed. I forgot how to play many of the games I played with my family and friends growing up. This book has them all and several I've never even heard of. Great Games has become a staple in our home, and the kids look forward to family night because we get to pull out "the book"!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for the whole family, December 18, 2009

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Daniel M. Stone "Dan Stone" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great Games! 175 Games & Activities for Families, Groups, & Children! (Paperback)

This book is a great resource for any family. These days, too many families spend more time than they should in front of the television and too many kids spend hours playing video games. This book will help families reconnect with each other and bond. Plus, these games and activities make it easy to find fun things to do when your family gets together. Instead of searching the internet for games to do when you're together, all you'll need to do is flip through this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gem of a book!, December 2, 2009

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N. Bailey "Dr. Ford" (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great Games! 175 Games & Activities for Families, Groups, & Children! (Paperback)

We received this book as a gift, and we simply couldn't be happier with what we've found inside! Our family has always loved playing games, so we were a bit skeptical that this would open new doors for us, but we've found tons of new twists and new games between the covers of this great book. Every family should own a copy - or two!