What is "parlour games"

Usage examples of "parlour games".

It however forms one of the most hilariously exciting parlour games for the family circle ever invented.

I am at my best at children's parties, and will engage myself to organize any number of parlour games to keep your youthful guests entertained.

What's the harm if Simon wants to try out a few old parlour games?

I'm talking to you about a defector from your own damn section, I'm accusing you of playing hookey with him behind my back, of taking part in damn-fool parlour games when you don't know the stakes involved, and all you do is shrug at me down the table.

Let him play his parlour games too long, and she might be manoeuvred into putting up with him for more than the afternoon.