games of skill?

[ronallo]

I'm looking for some simple games I could cut out and play with family over the next couple of weeks. I've previously made a couple Steve Good patterns like "Shut the Box Game Travel Edition" and "Flip Game". What are some other simple to cut games you'd recommend which are fun? Games of skill with points are more interesting that games of chance. A pattern would be great, but even if there's not an existing pattern, but there's a type of game which would benefit from a scroll saw to make, I can try to create my own pattern.

[barb.j.enders]

This is an item I sell.  It was a "toy" we had growing up.  More of a brain teaser.  The end result is to have the metal ring completely off (holding in another hand) the cat.  It is fun to leave on the coffee table and have the guests try.  You have to be able to figure out how they have "screwed it up" in order to get it back to the original state!

[Joe W.]

Steve Good's Penny Drop game is perfect.

Both for cutting and playing.

Besides Christmas ornaments, this game has been my best seller.