Piece o’ Cake Game Review
Piece o’ Cake is a set collection game based on the concept of “you cut, I choose”. Great theme, simple rules and engrossing play ensure that this will satisfy the appetite of child and adult gamer alike. Continue reading
Piece o’ Cake is a set collection game based on the concept of “you cut, I choose”. Great theme, simple rules and engrossing play ensure that this will satisfy the appetite of child and adult gamer alike. Continue reading
Argue your case for why a famous character would win a random event of silliness! Each player is given a very short amount of time to make their case to the other players, attempting to convince them that their selected famous character would win. In the end, the majority decides the argument and all the listeners get to cast their vote. To the victor goes a point and one step closer to victory! Continue reading
In this game, players get to participate in a food fight with Chef Alfredo caught in the middle! The first player to successfully fling and stick all their meatballs to the spinning Chef Alfredo, wins! This game is a nice filler that has an easy learning curve, making it accessible to just about everyone. Fast and fun for the little geeks and enjoyable for big geeks, too! Continue reading
With so many imaginatively themed board games to choose from these days, not to mention the endless variety of movies and video games out there, does a purely abstract game stand any chance of attracting a child’s interest? If you thought not, think again. TZAAR is a quick-playing abstract game for two players and is great entertainment for children and adults alike. Continue reading
Terra is a semi-cooperative card game about saving the world, not from aliens or mutants, but from ourselves. Well, that sounds very touchy-feely and not very exciting, you might say, and you would be right. But, as long as you are not expecting a deep game, it is a good choice for playing with early school age children. Continue reading
Cards with animal cartoons, surely this is nothing more than a re-themed Snap or Happy Families. Or … could there be more to this game than meets the eye? In fact, Frank’s Zoo (a Rio Grande Games title from the last century … er, 1999) is a ladder-climbing game that deserves to be recognized as Tichu for Kids. Continue reading
Two players (or 2 teams) go head-to-head to see who is the best city planner by carefully placing tiles on a grid to expand their city without going over the limits of their building area. Fun, fast, challenging, and engaging, this is a great game for little and big geeks alike! Continue reading
If you are looking for a book that celebrates geekiness, parenthood, and completing fun-filled Do-It-Yourself projects, look no further! The Geek Dad’s Guide to Weekend Fun is the book for you! Continue reading
This is a light card-based game where players try to maintain a balanced relationship. This game allows for a subtle bluffing element and risk vs. reward. For my little geeks, this is a fun and worthwhile game. As a gamer, I can see the elegant rules and the double-guessing side game. I can honestly say I hope to play this game on a regular basis. Continue reading
Players take on the role as leaders of a tribe of Native Americans or as a a leader for a group of Settlers. The land is abundant with resources, but not all resources are equal or even wanted. To the Native Americans, the land provides food and shelter, but to the Settlers the land provides building materials and riches. The two cultures clash and must compete for the same resources to survive. Continue reading
In Travel Battleship, each player takes on the role of a Fleet Admiral (presumably) and commands a fleet of warships. This is the same game as the non-travel sized Battleship and plays exactly the same way. Because the game is travel size, you can take this game with you wherever you want to go. Continue reading
In this game, each player is attempting to be faster than the other players and collect all the cards. This is done by literally slapping their hand down on a stack of cards when a specific card is revealed. If done correctly, their pile of cards will grow while their opponent’s piles quickly dwindle to nothing. This is a fast game that geeks of any age can play anywhere, anytime. Continue reading