Toys in a Box
This weekend, my two oldest boys played Rattlesnake, Exago, and Blokus a good deal. And by “play” I don’t mean getting out the game and looking for players. No, what I mean is that they get out the games and…
It Doesn’t Take Much
A friend of mine, Steve, hosted an all day games event at his house over the weekend. Nothing special. No balloons. No cover band. No open bar. It was a fantastic time and all it took was a couple of…
Where Are the Sports Games?
A dad has kids on the go, but can't always keep up. They all love to play board games, but where are the games about sports? If the dad can't run outside, how about playing sports games sitting down? Do such games exist? Lucky for him (and you), there are games to be had!
Miniature Style Games for Kids
A fellow geek and father writes to us looking for some game advice. He loves miniature games and wants to play them with his son. The problem is, his son is only five and the miniatures that are available to him are not "kid friendly". Are there games out there that will fit the bill?
Ich bin ein Geek
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,…
Cookie Fu: Grandmaster’s Return Game Review
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!