A friend of mine, Steve, hosted an all day games event at his house over the weekend. Nothing special. No balloons. No cover band. No open bar. It was a fantastic time and all it took was a couple of tables and chairs, some food, good people, and great games. … Continue reading
I was asked the other day what it meant to be a “geek”. This fellow co-worker of mine began to answer her own question by asking other questions which were, “do you wear silly shirts, awkward around the opposite sex, or just kind of odd?” I waited until she was … Continue reading
I really like this dice game. It is fast, easy to teach, and easy to play. You can sit down with a friend or up to 5 other people and have several battles in less than an hour. Not many games provide speed and entertainment with a high level of customization. Cookie Fu delivers with a solid punch of awesomeness! Continue reading
Fun with magnets! Very strong magnets! The kind of magnets that could erase your computer’s hard drive a good 10 feet away. But that’s part of the fun, and the chaos, of the game. Surprisingly, it is the eggs you have to watch out for, not the rattlesnakes. Continue reading
This is Father Geek’s top 5 games we played with our kids and family during 2010. Did you play any games you really loved in 2010? If so, tell us about them! We might want to play them, too. Continue reading
A father geek writes to us looking for suggestions on how best to balance his love of board games and his love for his daughter. Too many balls to juggle or a wonderful opportunity in disguise? 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 Josh Trumbo: Father, Geek, and Musician Par Excellence. Continue reading
Reverse Charades does an outstanding job of keeping everyone entertained and engaged. I’ve played Charades before and enjoyed it, but Reverse Charades provides an entirely different and more enjoyable experience. Continue reading
My boys and I love this game. Sliding the game pawns down the alley and having them smack the others is a very satisfying. But there is so much more to this game then simply sliding a pawn. So much more. Continue reading
A mother of three is in search of religious based games for her family. Are such games available? Father Geek to the rescue! Continue reading
Usually, I don’t get excited about gaming awards. One person’s “gold” is another person’s “copper”, so to speak. But when you earn over 50 in a single year? Time to take notice! Continue reading
Every family is busy, some much more than others. This is because families are comprised of individuals with lives of their own that sometimes, if you are lucky, intersect at the family dinner table or occasionally in the line to use the upstairs bathroom. A family game night is what you are missing, and need. Continue reading
