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
Way, way, WAY back in the day when I had hair, pimples, and an irrational fear of girls, I spent hours laboring over detailed maps of dangerous and dank dungeons I would send my friends through during our weekly Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) sessions. I still have them and very … Continue reading
This game is like a lot of other word games you see out in the market these days. They use the English language to drive the game forward but the game itself seems almost like a secondary concern. This does not make Synonyms a bad game, but the game itself would have been much more interesting and fun if there were some ground breaking or even clever mechanics built into the game play. Continue reading
Hasbro has announced Monopoly Live, a computer-assisted version of classic Monopoly. I admit that I enjoyed playing Monopoly as a child, but that was before I became aware of other board games that edged it for elegance, game duration, replayability … In my opinion, the future of Monopoly is in … Continue reading
There is a burning question that rages through the hearts and minds of parents everywhere when they play games with their kids. Simply put, should the parent, with their years of experience, knowledge, and advanced skills, allow their kids to win a game or two? Or is that a bad thing? Read on, intrepid soul! Continue reading
All aboard for a challenging and rewarding game that keeps everyone involved and engaged. Players must listen carefully to the clues and connect the dots to be the first one to get points. Everyone has to work together to play, but only one player will win. An outstanding party word game that’ll put you on the fast track to fun! Continue reading
Geeks have many passions. We can’t help ourselves; there is just so many cool things to be interested in! Case in point, comics. Or, better put, toys based on comics! Cool Toy Review has some great images take from the 2011 Toy Fair that just scream of “Father Geek”. Check … Continue reading
Despite its simplicity, the kinetic nature of the bed in this game, coupled with the ability to act out chores as a fun activity, makes this game a vast improvement over what would be a typical spin-and-move affair. Continue reading
Follow that flammable feline! How I wish that feline weren’t so flammable! Life would be so much easier with an inflammable cat! Continue reading
My son’s second gaming group excursion; not as good as the first time. Continue reading
Here is a simple and quick game your little geek will understand in about a minute, but that is not meant to imply this is an easy game! Expect challege and fun and lasers! You and your little geek must make smart moves and slight adjustments to win the ultimate battle of laser warfare. Pew! Pew! Pew! Continue reading
How does that old adage go? Out of the mouth of babes? Yes, I think that is it. I often drive my oldest son to school in the morning and we have fantastic conversations on the way. Case in point, we talked about Bakugans and how much he and I love … Continue reading
