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Video Game Review: ‘Wintermoor Tactics Club’

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

A game within a game, ‘Wintermoor Tactics Club’ is like a big woolen scarf, to wrap you up in the RPG world and help defeat the ogres!

Come Little Children, and Play ‘Hocus Pocus’

September 22, 2020September 21, 2020Sarah Pinault0

Come little children and play a game with the Sanderson sisters, just don’t get eaten before the sun rises.

7 Cat-Themed Games for the Whole Family

September 9, 2020September 8, 2020Sophie Brown0

Many cat-themed tabletop games have been produced over the years and I’m here to share seven of my favorites with you today.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Streets’ by Haakon Hoel Gaarder

September 2, 2020September 1, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘Streets’ is a tile-laying/worker placement game from the team behind ‘Villagers’ that is currently funding on Kickstarter.

Tabletop Review: Acquire, Trade and Sell Dinosaurs in ‘2 Minute Dino Deal’

August 24, 2020August 23, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew1

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘2 Minute Dino Deal’ from Petersen Games, a face-based family game of acquiring and selling dinosaurs.

GeekMom Review: ‘Jungle Cruise: A Voyage of Mystery and Misfortune’

August 3, 2020Sarah Pinault0

If you have ever wanted to visit the backside of Schweitzer Falls, named for the backside of the famous explorer, Dr. Albert Falls, then this is the game for you. Based on the famous Disney attraction, ‘Jungle Cruise Adventure Game’ is a fantastic journey of hippos and puns.

‘Sproutword’: Where Horse Beats Equestrian in a Game of Words

July 28, 2020Sarah Pinault0

If you love word games, you will love ‘Sproutword,’ a small batch game sustainably made in Devon, England. Bring your ‘Scrabble’ vocabulary and your ‘Chess’ strategy; you will need both!

‘Come Together’ to Play This Rock Music-Inspired Card Game

July 14, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘Come Together’ is a card game for two to five players based on Happy Families/Go Fish but featuring classic rock bands as the card families.

The Best Thing About ‘Animal Crossing’ Is the Community

July 5, 2020July 4, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew2

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the many acts of kindness in the ‘Animal Crossing’ community that make the game so fun to play.

‘Kill Merlin’: Now With 100% More Orc Boogers

July 5, 2020July 5, 2020Sarah Pinault0

You have to love any game that includes the warning “Game involves treachery” and cautions about the quantity of Orc Boogers within. ‘Kill Merlin’ is a great way to pass a few hours without having to wear a mask.

Can You Read Your Teammate’s Thoughts by Playing ‘The Mind’?

June 23, 2020June 22, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘The Mind’ is a cooperative card game where players place down numbered cards in order without speaking, using only the power of their minds.

Tabletop Review: Become the Viking Valley Chief in ‘Valley of the Vikings’

June 23, 2020June 22, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew0

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews HABA’s ‘Valley of the Vikings,’ a tactical skill game for families.

You’ll Actually Want These ‘Bugs in the Kitchen’ This National Insect Week

June 22, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘Bugs in the Kitchen’ is a fun tabletop game in which players must turn utensil-shaped pieces to guide a Hexbug into their corner of the box.

Celebrate International Sushi Day with the Award-Winning ‘Sushi Roll’

June 18, 2020June 17, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘Sushi Roll’ is a dice-rolling game; players select sushi dice from conveyors that move around the table, collecting items & scoring points.

‘Antidote’: A Game Review for What Ails You

June 13, 2020June 12, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

We were wrong. The best tabletop game to play during the COVID-19 crisis is ‘Antidote,’ and it’s perfect for bored teens too.

Tabletop Review: Why You Should Be Mixing Up Your ‘Villainous’ Games

May 30, 2020May 29, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew0

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the mix and match feature of Ravensburger’s ‘Disney Villainous’ board game line.

5 Fun Things About ‘Fledgling Heroes’ for the Switch

May 29, 2020May 28, 2020Corrina Lawson0

‘Fledgling Heroes’ is a beginner’s level game that offers fun for experienced players as well.

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Urgency’ Is a Modern Update to ‘The Royal Game of Ur’

May 22, 2020May 21, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew2

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews tabletop game ‘Urgency,’ a modern variation of ‘The Royal Game of Ur’ from Alex Coburn now seeking funding on Kickstarter.

“Zeus on the Loose”: An Educational Game Blessed With Fun

May 14, 2020May 13, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

Kids learn best through play. The trick is finding a game both educational and fun. We found it: “Zeus on the Loose”.

‘Faces’: A Fast and Funny Party Game of Matching Faces to Descriptions

April 30, 2020April 29, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘Faces’ is a fast and funny party game for three to eight players where you decide which face best matches the description on a card.