If you have followed my reviews – and you must be slightly odd to have done so – you might have concluded that I play more games with my 6 year old son than with my 4 year old daughter. So does my son really have the lion’s share of gaming with Dad? The short answer is yes, but the whole truth is a bit more complicated. Continue reading
Sometimes, I am reluctant to play games with my darling little geekletts. In a few cases, my reluctance might be justified. Other times, not so much. That’s when I remind myself about the most obvious truths of parenthood, least I forget and suffer for it. Continue reading
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
Are you keen to curb your children’s destructive tendencies? Well, this game may not be the answer, but it may give them some appreciation for the fragility of valuable items. 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
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
