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The Importance of Play for Adults

By Cyrus | October 7, 2010 - 9:18 am |June 17, 2013 Parenthood
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Do adults need to play more? Yes, most assuredly. As an adult, we have lots of responsibilities and these can weigh us down. Mortgage payments, raising children, working the J.O.B…it never ends. Continue reading →

When In Doubt, Talk It Out

By Cyrus | October 6, 2010 - 11:10 am |October 9, 2010 Parenthood
11 Comments

Your young player taking a loooooooooooong time to complete their turn? No problem! Here’s the solution! Continue reading →

Is There a Perfect Place to Play?

By Cyrus | October 4, 2010 - 9:30 pm |October 9, 2010 Geek 411
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A fellow father geek writes in to ask, where is the best place to teach and play games? Continue reading →

Duck, Duck, Bruce! Game Review

By Cyrus | October 3, 2010 - 10:09 pm |March 11, 2013 Reviews
4 Comments

An easy “push your luck” card game that the entire family can enjoy. Continue reading →

Tagged Child Geek Approved, Parent Geek Approved

Fighting Fantasy Books Review

By Cyrus | October 1, 2010 - 12:18 pm |March 6, 2013 Reviews
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Fantastic stories, adventure, drama, and dice! Get ready for an awesome reading and sharing experience. Continue reading →

Tagged Father Geek Approved, Gamer Geek Approved, Literature, Parent Geek Approved

Another Father Geek Knows the Score

By Cyrus | October 1, 2010 - 10:23 am |October 1, 2010 Geek 411
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One Father Geek shares his love of games and how he uses them to teach important life lessons. Continue reading →

Hungry Hungry Hippos Game Review

By Cyrus | September 29, 2010 - 9:10 pm |September 22, 2013 Reviews
16 Comments

As fast as you can, swallow as many marbles as possible. Rinse and repeat ad nauseum. Continue reading →

Tagged Action / Dexterity Games, Animal Games, Children's Games, Real-Time Games

What Games Are Good for Girls?

By Cyrus | September 29, 2010 - 4:33 pm |September 29, 2010 Geek 411
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Does the gender of a child automatically determine what games they might enjoy? Continue reading →

Happy National Family Game Night!

By Cyrus | September 29, 2010 - 8:41 am |October 9, 2010 Parenthood
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Today is National Family Game Night and I couldn’t be happier or more excited! I already have a stack of games for my boys to choose from. Titles include Farkle, Hungry Hungry Hippos, God Dice, Don’t Spill the Beans, The Hobbit, and a few other titles. Make the time to sit … Continue reading →

The Hobbit Game Review

By Cyrus | September 27, 2010 - 11:58 pm |March 11, 2016 Reviews
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Players take on the role of brave adventurers who travel through the lands of Middle Earth to collect valuable treasure that will help them defeat the evil dragon, Smaug. Continue reading →

Tagged Dice Games, Fantasy Games, Novel-Based Games, Parent Geek Approved

Quantifying Quality Time

By Cyrus | September 26, 2010 - 5:09 pm |October 9, 2010 Parenthood
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How does one quantify quality time with friends and loved ones? The answer is surprisingly simple. Continue reading →

Mancala Game Review

By Cyrus | September 24, 2010 - 10:48 am |March 11, 2013 Reviews
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Mancala is a fast, abstract game for two players that reinforces counting, math, and introduces light tactics and strategy. Continue reading →

Tagged Father Geek Approved, Gamer Geek Approved, Parent Geek Approved
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