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Make/Play/Watch/Read: 25th Anniversary of ‘Pokémon’!

February 26, 2021February 25, 2021Evil Genius Mum1

Join the 25th-anniversary celebrations for ‘Pokémon’ with our Make/Play/Watch/Read for all generations and fans.

‘Mortal Kombat’: Get Over Here!!!

February 20, 2021February 19, 2021Evil Genius Mum1

‘Mortal Kombat’ has always been about the gore, and the latest movie may have finally got it right.

How to Play ‘Magic: The Gathering’: The Complete Series

February 20, 2021February 18, 2021jennmac0

A complete guide on the basics of how to play ‘Magic: The Gathering,’ whether online or in person. We breakdown not just the how but also where to play ‘MTG.’

How to Play ‘Magic: The Gathering’: The Stack

February 19, 2021February 18, 2021jennmac0

What is the Stack in ‘Magic: The Gathering’? It’s a pretty big deal. In order to talk about the Stack, we must also talk about priority

‘Bandida’: My Favorite Card Game Gets Upgraded (But Is That Good?)

February 16, 2021February 15, 2021Sophie Brown0

‘Bandida’ is the sequel to ‘Bandido’ and offers two new gameplay modes (plus a twist on the original), plus a number of new item cards.

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Make/Play/Watch/Read: Happy Birthday, Charles Darwin

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021Evil Genius Mum0

Make/Play/Watch/Read has evolved in honor of Charles Darwin Day with great ideas to get you started.

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‘Secret Lair: Black Is Magic’ Celebrates the Black ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Community

February 6, 2021February 17, 2021jennmac2

Wizards of the Coast and Black Girls CODE partner up for ‘Secret Lair: Black Is Magic,’ a new alternate art set celebrating Black History and supporting girls in STEM.

How to Play ‘Magic: The Gathering’ – The Turn

February 6, 2021February 5, 2021jennmac2

Today we’re talking about the turn order, and taking baby’s first ‘Magic’ turn!

Make/Play/Watch/Read: Sámi National Day

February 5, 2021February 4, 2021Evil Genius Mum0

February 6 is Sámi National Day! Celebrate the amazing people of the north with our Make/Play/Watch/Read suggestions.

How to Play ‘Magic: the Gathering’: Baby’s First Magic Deck Part 2

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021jennmac2

Welcome back to How to Play Magic: The Gathering: Baby’s First Magic Deck! This is Part 2 of the series where we continue to build this mono Green ‘Food’ themed deck by Mason Clark. In case you missed it, you can catch up with part 1 here. Let’s start with talking about Planeswalkers. Planeswalkers Now that […]

How to Play ‘Magic: The Gathering’: Baby’s First Magic Deck Part 1

February 3, 2021February 2, 2021jennmac0

Learn how to build a Magic the Gathering deck, including different card categories and how to use them. Part 1 of 2: Baby’s First Magic deck

‘Smash Up: Marvel’ Has Added Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to the Game

February 2, 2021February 1, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew1

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the shufflebuilding game ‘Smash Up: Marvel,’ the newest addition to the ‘Smash Up’ series.

‘Groundhog Day The Game’: Because We All Need a Perfect Day

February 1, 2021January 31, 2021Sarah Pinault0

In Groundhog Day The Game your team plays as Bill Murray’s Phil, laying down cards and trying to achieve the perfect day, and hopefully not make the next day suck more than the last before you do.

The Breakdown of Each $4.99 Bundle in ‘Magic: The Gathering’

January 31, 2021January 29, 2021jennmac0

GeekMom breakdown on each $4.99 bundle in ‘Magic: The Gathering Arena’ and ‘Magic: The Gathering Online’ so you don’t have to buy both.

The 5 Mechanics You Need to Know to Play ‘Magic the Gathering: Kaldheim’

January 28, 2021January 27, 2021jennmac0

What are some things you need to know before playing MtG‘s Kaldheim? Every new expansion in the Magic the Gathering realm comes with it’s own abilities, unique cards and lore to match the beautiful art. If you’re antsy do dive right in, boot up that PC and log onto Magic the Gathering Arena or Magic […]

Play ‘Magic the Gathering’ at Home For Free!

January 25, 2021January 24, 2021jennmac0

Mom life is synonymous with chaos. Magic the Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons have kept me going during this pandemic. It breaks my heart to see a mom’s hobbies fall to the wayside, or not prioritized as self care. In my journey towards self discovery, getting in touch with my hobbies has been vital for […]