Ants in the Pants requires the players to quickly (and accurately) flip little plastic ants into a pair of very big blue trousers. Takes seconds to teach and everyone plays at the same time. Very little downtime and quick set up/clean up makes this a game you can get out, play a bunch, and then move on to the next activity, quickly. Continue reading
The Father Geek Spotlight is an ongoing feature that focuses on ordinary people doing an extraordinary job of living the geek life and loving it. This spotlight features Matt Saunders: Father, Geek, and Board Game Designer. Continue reading
Mastermind is a game that requires a player to use logic and deductive reasoning skills to break the secret code created by their opponent. This is a simple 2-player deduction game that is not terribly demanding time wise and allows for a good deal of social interaction while playing. Expect a good challenge and rewarding fun. Continue reading
Animal Mastermind Towers is a child-friendly version of the classic logical deduction game, Mastermind, but with much easier rules and game play that allows for two people to play simultaneously as the puzzle creator and the puzzle solver. Continue reading
Like all toys, you get out of it what you put into it and are meant to compliment the imagination. But in order to be Father Geek worthy, they need to be durable, enjoyable, and most of all, geeky. How do the Green Lantern toys hold up to our test? Read on to find out! Continue reading
Hasbro is going to release a new version of their Battleship game line titled Battleship: Galaxies. My oldest little geek loves to play Battleship with me and this game looks like the next best thing. Miniature spaceships? Battles in space? Pew-pew lasers? Yes, please! With a release date in June … Continue reading
In Mow ‘Em Down, each player takes on the role of a entrepreneur who owns a small but potentially very successful landscaping business. There are many opportunities available, but there are other “go getters” who are also looking to take advantage of the city’s growing need for landscaping. The players will need logical and critical decision making skills at the ready and a shrewed sense of business to be competitive! Continue reading
My middle little geek, Nyhus age 3, is very excited to finally have Battletech in the house. We went through the game pieces and all the great books that come with the new 25th anniversary edition of the introduction box set. Sadly, two of the minatures were very damaged, but … Continue reading
In Non-Trivial Quest, the players are tasked with a very simple objective: answer the questions correctly. While this is to be expected from any trivia game, what makes it unique is that the game was specifically designed to focus non-trivial questions. It is always refreshing to find a game that not only entertains and challenges, but also educates at the same time. This game might very well make you feel like a big dummy, too, but you can blame that on your parents and MTV. Continue reading
CBS.com has posted a short segment on board games. Funny enough, I have either met or know of the individuals they interviewed for this piece. The board game hobby world is truly a small place.
You can checkout the segment here. It makes some great points and just goes to further strengthen my resolve to teach board games to my little geeks.
In Minotaurus, each player controls three “heroes” who must race to make it to the center of the labyrinth where a secret temple awaits and is their only means of escape! But the dreaded Minotaur also lives in this labyrinth and wants to do nothing more than hunt down the heroes and scare them away! It’s a race to the finish line with a monster hot on the player’s heels! Continue reading
In FlipOut, the players are trying to collect 4, 5, or 6 adjacent same-colored cards to score points. The players get to use their own cards as well as the other players’ cards, too. Colorful, easy to play, and loads of fun, FlipOut will keep your family at the table demanding more! Continue reading
