Cyrus

Cyrus

Editor in Chief, Owner/Operator, Board Game Fanatic, Father of Three, and Nice Guy, Cyrus has always enjoyed board, card, miniature, role playing, and video games, but didn't get back into the hobby seriously until early 2000. Once he did, however, he was hooked. He now plays board games with anyone and everyone he can, but enjoys playing with his children the most. Video games continue to be of real interest, but not as much as dice and little miniatures. As he carefully navigates the ins and outs of parenting, he does his very best to bestow what wisdom he has and help nurture his children's young minds. It is his hope and ambition to raise three strong, honorable men who will one day go on to do great things and buy their Mom and Dad a lobster dinner. Cyrus goes by the handle fathergeek on Board Game Geek.
  • Joined: September 16, 2010
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Little Geek’s Reaction to Star Wars “Bomb” is Brilliant

Do you recall that moment when you found out that Darth Vader was Luke Skywalker's father? I sure do and I remember feeling a little bit queezy and terribly, terribly excited. This was the biggest bomb dropped in my lap since I found out that Santa was my mom and dad. In truth, a larger piece of me died the day I found out who Darth Vader really was vs. Santa being mom and dad down stairs. There are just some things in this world you should not know.

Triplica Game Review

In Triplica, the player is attempting to match 3 symbols in a row or diagonally to match their Goal cards to gain points. Cards overlay one another creating an ever-changing play space where the players must constantly be on their toes to keep their head in the game and their goal in site! The end result is a fun, fast, and challenging card game that can be played by the whole family or solo.

Geek Organization: From Chaos to Order

Having an organized game collection room is absolutely fantastic and a tremendous stress reliever! With the help of shelves, storage boxes, trays, and the Brother P-Touch Labeler, I have been making excellent progress. There's still a lot of work to do, but the progress so far has made a huge impact both space wise and to my geek ego. The project continues!

War on Diapers: A Febreze Air Freshener Review

I've been changing diapers for years and years, it seems. My wife and I have tried them all and have worked our diaper changing tactics to near Ninja like perfection. One aspect of the dirty diaper we have never really been able to conquer is the lingering odor. When I was given a chance to try a new air freshener, I couldn't pass on the opportunity. Have I finally found my odor blocking champion or will I remain forever at the mercy of the linger stink?

Seven! Game Review

This is a set collecting game where the players race to collect as many of the 7 sets of 7 cards as possible. The players must listen to the other players carefully to deduce what cards they have so they can snatch them up and claim them as their own. This game is very much like Go Fish and is easy to play and to teach.

Knock Your Blocks Off Game Review

Get ready for battle! Players must use strategy and tactics to determine what structure is best to build to give them an advantage over their opponents and then judge distance and strength to maximize the damage on their opponent's structure! A fast and fun family game of speed, logic, and mayhem!

Morphology Game Review

In this game, teams must work together to guess what an object or idea is via creative representation through bits of string, beads, wooden pawns, and other small pieces. This is a fast, fun, and creative family and party game that will allow mixed age groups to participate together and provide great social interaction. The game is familiar enough to be easily understood and unique enough to keep everyone interested. Get ready to be challenged, creative, and laugh out loud!

Cookie Fu: Grandmaster Chi Battles Game Review

Cookie Fu: Grandmaster Chi Battles is an entertaining game and a wonderful addition to the growing Cookie Fu universe. The card game is just a natural extension of the dice game and, one could argue, a somewhat better use of the mechanics. All in all, a simply fantastic offering from Blue Kabuto! Gamer Geeks, Parents Geeks, and Child Geeks are going to have a Kung Fu kicking good time!

Spot It! Game Review

In summary, I am very pleased with Spot It! The game is exceedingly light but has a special charm to it that makes it fun to play casually or seriously, quickly or at a slower pace. Spot It! easily adjusts to your needs and changes gears seamlessly from one mini game to another. Simply just a great family and little geek's game!

Early Peek at Eruption

Eruption is a fantastic game! After multiple plays with a number of people, the game was loved by Gamer Geeks, Parent Geeks, and Child Geeks! That's as good as it gets, people! Stratus Games has got a hit on their hands and I simply cannot wait to get this game to the table when it is finally released in all of its professionally published and produced glory!

Scrabble Turbo Slam Game Review

In Scrabble Turbo Slam, all the players compete to be the fastest word wiz by playing their cards down to create new four letter words. Game play is fast and fierce and made even more so by the random Turbo Slam that will allow the first player to slam the button to collect a special action card that might or might not be helpful. Get ready to read fast and spell faster! The first player to play all their cards wins!

Befuzzled Game Review

Befuzzeled is a fun and fast party game that will be enjoyed by the family and at social gatherings. Light rules, fast game play, and fun social interaction create a wonderful experience full of laughter. Gamer Geeks will not get much out of this game other than a chuckle, but Parent and Child Geeks are going to love playing this game with their family and friends. Think quick, act faster! This game will keep everyone at the family gaming table on their toes and laughing out loud!