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Category Archives: Geek 411

Geeks and parents with questions? Father Geek has (somewhat-maybe-possibly) helpful answers! Just try to stump us (actually, shouldn’t be that hard…)! Here you can view all the topics under this category. You should also checkout the other fine information on the Interweb!

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When Do You “Geek” Your Little Geek?

By Cyrus | May 6, 2011 - 2:20 pm |May 9, 2011 Geek 411
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A Father Geek reader sends us a question asking us when is the right time to introduce games to kids and what types of games to look for. Ooooooh, good question! But do we have a good answer? Read on! Continue reading →

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A Geek Life Moment

By Cyrus | February 28, 2011 - 11:07 am |November 21, 2013 Geek 411
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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 →

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Where Are the Sports Games?

By Nate | January 21, 2011 - 9:19 am |January 21, 2011 Geek 411
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A dad has kids on the go, but can’t always keep up. They all love to play board games, but where are the games about sports? If the dad can’t run outside, how about playing sports games sitting down? Do such games exist? Lucky for him (and you), there are games to be had! Continue reading →

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Miniature Style Games for Kids

By Karl | January 20, 2011 - 1:34 pm |January 6, 2012 Geek 411
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A fellow geek and father writes to us looking for some game advice. He loves miniature games and wants to play them with his son. The problem is, his son is only five and the miniatures that are available to him are not “kid friendly”. Are there games out there that will fit the bill? Continue reading →

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A Dad and His Daughter

By Cyrus | December 22, 2010 - 10:24 am |January 10, 2011 Geek 411
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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 →

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Double Trouble

By Meng | November 24, 2010 - 6:45 am |November 24, 2010 Geek 411
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A reader poses a problem twice as challenging as any of our previous questions. Continue reading →

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Are There Religious Based Games?

By Cyrus | November 16, 2010 - 1:28 pm |June 3, 2015 Geek 411
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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 →

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Turkey Day Gaming

By Brian | November 9, 2010 - 10:42 am |November 9, 2010 Geek 411
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I acquire many games that are not even in my top 100 because I think they are games that I can get to the table when I have company over. They are the types of games that non-gamers will at least tolerate, and maybe even enjoy. Continue reading →

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Award Winning Games for Your Family

By Cyrus | November 2, 2010 - 10:47 am |November 2, 2010 Geek 411
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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 →

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Please Do NOT Pass the Doritos!

By Brian | November 1, 2010 - 11:05 am |November 1, 2010 Geek 411
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Everyone of us wants to keep our games in good condition, even if we do not use the moniker of a so-called “collector”. Here are some hints and tips on keeping your games in good condition while still playing them with your kids. Impossible you say? Read and see for yourself. Continue reading →

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Have Games, Will Travel

By Meng | October 26, 2010 - 8:14 pm |October 26, 2010 Geek 411
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A reader asks us about games on a plane. In the immortal words of Neville Flynn, after the swearing was dubbed over for television, “Enough is enough! I have had it with these monkey-fighting games on this Monday-to-Friday plane!” But then we took some Valium and answered the question. Continue reading →

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Bridging the Sibling Generation Gap

By Cyrus | October 25, 2010 - 9:24 am |October 25, 2010 Geek 411
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A mother geek of two asks Father Geek how she can get her two kids to the table to play games. Different ages and different genders appear to be an issue, but in this case, appearances are deceiving. Continue reading →

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