Bridging the Sibling Generation Gap

A mother geek of two asks Father Geek how she can get her two kids to the table to play games. Different ages and different genders appear to be an issue, but in this case, appearances are deceiving.

Monopoly Deal Card Game Review

This game has the same feel as its board game counterpart but none of the repetitive roll-move-roll-buy-roll-move mechanics. There is also a great deal of player interaction which makes the game much more entertaining and exciting. Players on the verge of winning might suddenly be bombarded by debt and rent collectors which they might not be able to financially handle and be forced to give up their property!

Quiet, It’s the Kid’s Turn

The job of a parent is to not only love their child unconditionally, but to also arm the child with social, emotional, and cognitive skills that will help them be happy and confident adults. What better place to start than the family gaming table? But, you might be hindering when you think you are helping.

What I Learned from Parenting Books

In this article, I dial the geek way down and dial the serious way up, to discuss two books on parenting by Australian authors, both of which changed my perspective on my role and responsibilities as a father.

Don’t Spill the Beans Game Review

This is a very easy game and doesn't require any reading, memorization, or math skills to play. This makes it a perfect distraction for your youngest children and a great way to introduce them to logical decision making and risk vs. reward. Plus, with some slight modifications, the game can become much more interesting.