In this game, players take on the role of a horse jockey and must use their wit and skills to navigate an unknown course filled with obstacles of mixed difficulty, all the while pushing their horse to be the lead. From the very start, it is a close race and victory is never certain. Continue reading
It is with great sorrow that we inform the public that Father Geek’s Xbox 360 passed away in the early morning hours of March 13th, 2011. The exact cause is unknown, but friends and family will take comfort in the knowledge that Xbox 360 worked very well for over 5 years … Continue reading
To me, the iPad is just a big version of my iPhone, only I can’t put it in my pocket. I had no desire to own one and scoffed loudly at anyone who suggested that I should. After seeing this Battle Map app demo for the iPad, I am now seriously questioning my … Continue reading
In Dixit, players take turns telling a short story, a description, or even making a sound based on colorful illustrations. This games requires all the players to listen, communicate, be imaginative, and have their wit at the ready. Continue reading
The “Do It Yourself” board game creation craze continues. Just came across this very well built and highly imaginative LEGO version of Carcassonne. Carcassonne is a great game, but I find it easier to simply spill out the tiles and put them in a bag versus spending hour building them. Then again, … Continue reading
In this game, each player takes on the role of a race car driver looking to win the “big race”. While speed might seem like the best answer, any veteran race car driver will tell you that using your head is just as important as using your gas peddle. Racers! Start your engines and buckle up for fun! Continue reading
The “build it yourself” games appear to be all the craze nowadays. It certainly does add another level of interaction with your Little Geeks. Not only do you get to play the game, but you have to work together to build it. Brilliant. But you don’t need to spend money … Continue reading
Another proud and profound Father Geek moment, as shared by one of our many readers. It’s moments like this one described that really bring out the true joy of sharing our hobbies with our Little Geeks and being a parent. ELATION! Continue reading
It’s rush hour at the local diner and that means it’s a mad dash race to be the first to feed all those hungry customers! This game is fun, fast, and will leave you feeling full and satisfied when you push away from your family gaming table. Plus, a bell you can ring as hard as you want! SCORE! Serve me up an extra helping of this goodness and let’s get our game on! Continue reading
I am blessed to know some truly creative and wacky people who share my eclectic sense of humor. I briefly left my office for a “bio-break” only to return to find a package in my recently vacated chair. Inside the mystery box? Yes, you are correct. Do not let your eyes deceive you! The … Continue reading
Way, way, WAY back in the day when I had hair, pimples, and an irrational fear of girls, I spent hours laboring over detailed maps of dangerous and dank dungeons I would send my friends through during our weekly Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) sessions. I still have them and very … Continue reading
This game is like a lot of other word games you see out in the market these days. They use the English language to drive the game forward but the game itself seems almost like a secondary concern. This does not make Synonyms a bad game, but the game itself would have been much more interesting and fun if there were some ground breaking or even clever mechanics built into the game play. Continue reading
