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
Can arithmetic be fun? Absolutely it can! 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
In Evo, you control a breed of dinosaurs competing with the other player’s breed for dominance, which is determined by how prolific your species is. But apart from the cartoony artwork, nothing about this game says “kids” at all. 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
Father Geek reviews a broad range of games, some of which are designed specifically for children, others of which are intended primarily for adults. Are there any games that we would consider unsuitable for children? If so, which ones? 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
Once you and your little geeks get past the rules and the game mechanics become “transparent” (that is, the point where your child is actually able to start exercising tactics and planning out their strategy rather than focusing on what part of the gameplay process is next), then is is time to add a new level of fun and strengthening the emotional coping skills. Continue reading
