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A Whole Line of Literary Puzzles With Built-in Surprises

August 16, 2022August 15, 2022Jenny Bristol

Step into the world of classic literature with this series of puzzles from Laurence King Publishing.

‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ Booster Course Pass: Buy or Bye?

August 7, 2022August 6, 2022Evil Genius Mum

Nintendo has released Wave 2 of the ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ Booster Course Pass, including familiar streets from New York and Sydney. But is it worth the extra money?

‘Dungeons & Dragons’ and Me

July 28, 2022July 27, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reflects on her tabletop gaming experience has evolved over two decades.

Want Some New Bucket List Items? Try These Puzzles

June 30, 2022June 29, 2022Jenny Bristol

Need some travel or book inspiration? Grab one of these puzzles and add to your bucket list.

All My Favorite Things: Misty Mountain Gaming

June 27, 2022June 26, 2022Dakster Sullivan

Dice can be for more than just games. How about using them to aid you in your mental health? Learn why Misty Mountain Gaming is my dice pick.

These Book Trivia Decks Span Several Genres

May 29, 2022May 27, 2022Jenny Bristol

Test your book knowledge with these literary trivia games from Ridley’s Games!

‘Marvel Battleworld: Ultimate Armory’ Brings More Heroes to the Game

April 29, 2022April 28, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Marvel Battleworld: Ultimate Armory’ from Funko Games.

‘Nintendo Switch Sports’: Low Impact Workout Has High Impact for Chronic Illness

April 15, 2022April 14, 2022Karen Walsh

If you fondly remember getting a low-impact workout from bowling (yes, bowling, ok?), then the new ‘Switch Sports’ is right up your alley.

Puzzle Time With the ‘Villainous Marvel’ Line From Ravensburger

April 9, 2022April 8, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the Thanos and Ultron puzzles from Ravensburger’s ‘Marvel Villainous’ line.

Reliving My Childhood With ‘That’s So ’80s’

April 6, 2022April 5, 2022Jenny Bristol

If ’80s jeans are back in style, maybe your kids have a chance to win this fun trivia game from Ridley’s Games.

Assemble Your Own Flock With the “Chickenology” Puzzle

April 6, 2022April 5, 2022Jenny Bristol

Learn about different types of chickens as you assemble 1000+ pieces of feathers, flowers, and fowl.

Logophiles! Coalesce, Consolidate, and Rejoice!

March 31, 2022March 30, 2022Sarah Pinault

Geekmom Sarah pontificates, bloviates, and otherwise evangelizes about her word game of choice, Scrabble. Can the allure of Wordle cause her to reassess her commitment to the cacophony of other word games out there?

‘Music Racer Ultimate’: Drive to Your Own Music in This Rhythm Racer

March 25, 2022March 24, 2022Sophie Brown

‘Music Racer Ultimate’ is a racing rhythm game that combines elements of traditional racing games with music rhythm games like ‘Guitar Hero.’

Tabletop RPG Review: Exploring ‘Animal Adventures: Secrets of Gullet Cove’

March 14, 2022March 17, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews tabletop RPG gaming with her kids using ‘Animal Adventures: Secrets of Gullet Cove’ a ‘Dungeons & Dragons 5e’ compatible Sourcebook from Steamforged Games.

Unexpected Pleasures: ‘Minecraft: Builders and Biomes’

March 1, 2022February 28, 2022Sarah Pinault

Coming late to the game, GeekMom Sarah discovers a love of Ravensburger’s ‘Minecraft: Builders and Biomes’ two years after its release date, but just in time for a re-invigoration of family game night!