I was asked the other day what it meant to be a “geek”. This fellow co-worker of mine began to answer her own question by asking other questions which were, “do you wear silly shirts, awkward around the opposite sex, or just kind of odd?” I waited until she was … Continue reading
I really like this dice game. It is fast, easy to teach, and easy to play. You can sit down with a friend or up to 5 other people and have several battles in less than an hour. Not many games provide speed and entertainment with a high level of customization. Cookie Fu delivers with a solid punch of awesomeness! Continue reading
There is absolutely zero decision making to be made and not even anything fun to look at short of some little purple wooden mice. The game publisher’s suggested age range for this game is 4 years old and up. I think the age range is more likely ages 2 to 4. Continue reading
Gimmicks in games are like the Force; they can be used for good or evil. Used for good, they can augment the gaming experience by evoking the theme or giving players a novel mechanism for resolving game events. Used for evil, they distract from the game, divide attention and frustrate players. Continue reading
Fun with magnets! Very strong magnets! The kind of magnets that could erase your computer’s hard drive a good 10 feet away. But that’s part of the fun, and the chaos, of the game. Surprisingly, it is the eggs you have to watch out for, not the rattlesnakes. Continue reading
This is Father Geek’s top 5 games we played with our kids and family during 2010. Did you play any games you really loved in 2010? If so, tell us about them! We might want to play them, too. Continue reading
Space Hulk is a game that is both visually pleasing and very accessible to my six-year old son. If you enjoy miniatures-based combat as well as a sci-fi theme, Space Hulk is the game for you! Continue reading
In contrast to Portobello Market, I purchased this game with high expectations, and I am pleased to report that it did not disappoint. Believe the hype! Continue reading
Overall, as a person who enjoys puzzles, this game hits the spot. With a few tweaks for young players, it was like both of us working together on a classic picture puzzle, but with additional learning opportunities. Continue reading
I had modest expectations for this impulse purchase at a post-Christmas sale. I was pleasantly surprised to find a very decent game here. Continue reading
It’s Top Trumps with horses, hooray! No, wait, I mean BOO! Continue reading
A father geek writes to us looking for suggestions on how best to balance his love of board games and his love for his daughter. Too many balls to juggle or a wonderful opportunity in disguise? Continue reading
