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
Sharks, sea monsters, and dangers abound in this classic game reprint that will test you and your little geek’s brain power, while at the same time providing a wonderful game experience that is fun and fast! Survival of your little meeples might be questionable at times, but this game is guaranteed to provide fun for all every time! Continue reading
This is the perfect game for your very young little geeks. It is simple to play, allows for fun interaction, and there are plenty of opportunities to teach and learn from each other while playing. But do not expect this game to be played long as interest will quickly wane. Continue reading
It is a major milestone in every child’s life. Well, every gaming geek’s child’s life. And as a father geek, I could not be more proud. Continue reading
There is a reason why Memory is a classic game. The core mechanic has been mixed into hundreds of games throughout the years. True, it isn’t a “flashy” game, but there is a subtle strategy to it that makes it appealing. Plus, memorization is a skill that we could all benefit from strengthening, regardless of age or gender. Continue reading
A previously unannounced 2011 game has been .. well .. announced! The new game is GUBS. GUBS is a 20 minute card game for 2-6 players, ages 10 and up. Players will discover a lushly illustrated fantasy world based around a group of imaginative creatures called Gubs. The object of the … Continue reading
Zombie Dice is a press your luck dice game lovingly wrapped around a zombie theme. Game play is very straight forward, but there is also an element of risk vs. reward which makes an otherwise dead simple game slightly more complex. This game plays fast which means it’s great for parties, quick filler games, and most importantly, little geeks. Continue reading
A spin-off game, like a movie sequel, often fails to meet the standard set by the original. In this case, though, we ask, “Does this game succeed where the original (in my less-than humble opinion) failed?” Read on! Continue reading
If I am getting my facts right, the story breaks down like this: A group of inmates started playing D&D in prison and tried to get others to play. This was seen by one inmate as “recruitment” into a gang. An anonymous letter was sent to the prison officials regarding … Continue reading
You are going to play a lot of games with your kids. Good ones and bad ones, long ones and short ones. Regardless of value or length of the game, you are creating fun memories for them and for you. One way you can help capture and record these memories is by journaling what you played. Father Geek is happy to help you out. Continue reading
Drinking a nice Merlot, wrapped in a blanket, and playing World of Warcraft. That’s how I get my relaxation on after a long day at the office. My three boys are asleep and safe, my wife is “doing her thing”, and my Worgen Hunter just dinged level 65. All is … Continue reading
I was informed by a fellow father geek that I stated Zombie Dice was my least favorite game of 2010 (according to the Dice Tower podcast, episode 195). This is a true statement. My experiences with Zombie Dice in 2010 were not good. The game was (in hindsight) poorly explained to … Continue reading
