GAME PLAY! 10 OF THE BOOKS USING THE WORD “GAME”
This is one of those book list weeks that can sometimes be dreaded. Not because they aren’t still great fun, but because I lack creativity to come up with my own subject. That said, I almost didn’t this week and then I noticed my shelf had a few book titles using the word game. That then reminded me of how much I enjoy playing games, so I thought, why not feature these?
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I used to play games all the time as a kid. Not digital or video, but actual games that had pieces and a board. I feel away for a while unless it was playing something like Rummy or Solitaire, and now in the last, I don’t know, three years maybe, I’ve been regularly playing them again! It’s been so fun and something I enjoy doing 2-3 times a week. From Scrabble to Clue, and simpler (but still fun) games like Flip 7, I enjoy game nights.
I have a feeling most of these books feature physical games that fall more into the sporting category, which I am not good at, but still, they probably have some fun stories. Some of the stories inside these pages are definitely not games I’d want to try or be involved in, but some are of the lighter fare, so there is variety. Some of these are also very obvious choices, but they fit, so let’s see what they are!
10 BOOKS USING the WORD GAME
- THE INHERITANCE GAMES, JENNIFER LYNN BARNES
- THE LONG GAME, JENNIFER LYNN BARNES
- THE HUNGER GAMES, SUZANNE COLLINS
- THE GAME CAN’T LOVE YOU BACK, KAROLE COZZO
- GAME, SET, MATCH, JENNIFER IACOPELLI
- A QUEEN’S GAME, KATHARINE MCGEE
- MIND GAMES, NANCY MEHL
- THE NAME GAME, BETH O’LEARY
- FAIR GAME, ELIZABETH WHITE
- MIND GAMES, KIERSTEN WHITE
Ok, let’s hear from you! How many of these did you feature? Which ones would you add to this list of books and titles with or using the word game? What did you feature today? Let’s talk!
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These sound good. I haven’t played a game in a while. Maybe once the kids are older …
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/top-ten-tuesday-translated-books/
They are always fun and that sounds like a fun time once kids are ready to also enjoy. :) Thanks for visiting!
My oldest is starting to play Uno. My youngest is 2 so best not to get them out 😂
That was a childhood favorite of mine! I used to play it all the time when we’d see cousins (they lived really close so we would see each other often) though thinking about it now, I don’t think I’ve played that one for years!
We haven’t played it for years either! That’s a lovely memory to have 😊
It was always a fun game though sometimes we got frustrated with extra draws or that skip card. ;)
My name went really weird there 😂
OhMyGosh! I didn’t even notice until you mentioned. Huh. How odd! 😊
And of course there is apparently a new rule with the colour change card? I haven’t read the rules in a while though 😂
I haven’t read the rules either, but yeah, I know games do “re-release” with a new twists. I guess to make things more interesting. ;)
And to keep the money rolling in! At my mum’s house they have Uno extreme which has an electronic shuffler machine thingy 😂
The money comment? That is SO true! ;) I don’t think I’ve played that version but have seen it. :)
I am on my phone so can only reply in one place 😂 the Uno extreme is fun, but we haven’t played it in a while. It’s a bit of a faff 😂
Glad it’s a fun version! I’ll have to look at some of the games again at the store. We do play lots of card games, but for some reason haven’t played any Uno for a while. Maybe now I will. ;)
My emojis aren’t coming out so it looks like a blunt comment too. I don’t mean it to!!
I didn’t read anything as blunt at all, Emily. :)
I’m so glad that it didn’t come across as blunt. There was a smoky face there then when I posted it disappeared! (Insert laughing face!)
I’ve now got auto correct going on smiley face!
Sometimes the auto correct is less help and more troublesome. ;)
Great picks! Have a great week and great day! Here is my TTT. https://dmhoisington.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/top-ten-tuesday-29-freebie-nature-on-covers/
Thanks for visiting.
Will you be watching the film version of the Hunger Games prequel that came out recently?
I always forget that they made the prequel films! I should watch that one because I did see all of the film adaptations of THG. So… probably yes! :)
Great list! I have read several of these. I’m so excited to read The Name Game!!
Doesn’t it look fun!?? That’s a more recent addition to my shelf!
Now I want to play a game. 😂
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
Right? They are quite fun!
Nice idea for your list! I remember reading The Hunger Games back in high school so thank you for the memories!
My list: https://thegentlechapter.blog/2026/04/28/top-ten-tuesday-freebie/
I read it when the film came out so well after it was “cool,” but it was certainly an interesting read. :) Thanks for visiting Ashley!
Love the topic you chose! Whenever I see a game/ puzzle / competition mentioned in a summary, I just have to add the book to my TBR. Also, a weird coincidence, but I literally read the whole first row of books you mentioned 😂
That’s awesome! I need to read more of these. Some of them still sound really good to me even though I have had them for WAY too long. ;)
So many! Great picks! :)
So many indeed, and likely lots I didn’t include. :)
This is a fun topic! I loved The Hunger Games, and The Name Game is on my TBR :)
Hopefully we both enjoy The Name Game! It does seem like a fun read. :)
Mind Games is on my TBR, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet, even though I really enjoy Nancy Mehl’s books. We love board games as well (and video games). Have a great week!
I cannot remember if I’ve read that one by Nancy or not, but I have read books by her in the past. :)
LOL, that is why I now religiously use Goodreads! I wish I had when I first started using it, but alas, it is my best friend now ;)
I *need* to use GR or something like it more, but because I use it so infrequently, I get logged out and then am too “lazy” to hunt up my password or set up a new one to log back in. ;) That said, I once did use it ALL THE TIME! :)
It is a lifesaver for me, LOL!
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From this list, I’ve only read Inheritance Games. However, I do have The Name Game on my TBR.
Here’s my TTT for the week: https://readbakecreate.com/the-xs-ys-and-zs-have-it-ten-titles-starting-with-x-y-or-z/
Hope we both enjoy The Name Game! It does seem cute. :)