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My Must Have Items as a ‘D&D’ Dungeon Master

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses her favorite tools for being a ‘D&D’ Dungeon Master.

‘The Fifth Season’ RPG Is Coming to a Tabletop Near You

February 19, 2023February 17, 2023A.J. O'Connell

N.K. Jemisin’s Hugo-winning ‘Broken Earth Trilogy’ is getting the RPG treatment. Green Ronin Publishing is now crowdfunding on BackerKit for ‘The Fifth Season Roleplaying Game.’

10 Random and Geeky Facts About Pop Culture Rabbits

January 20, 2023January 19, 2023Lisa Tate

It’s the Year of the Rabbit in 2023. Celebrate this prolific, lucky, and energetic critter with some random facts about pop culture buns.

‘Marvel Battleworld: Rise of the Symbiotes’ Adds Symbiote Heroes to the Game

December 29, 2022December 28, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Marvel Battleworld: Rise of the Symbiotes’ from Funko Games.

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ Game Review

December 19, 2022December 18, 2022Sarah Pinault

It’s that time, special time of year, time for new Christmas board games for game night! Whether or not you are a ‘National Lampoon’ fan, you are sure to love this dice game from Funko.

Review: Can You Beat the ‘Turing Machine’?

December 16, 2022December 15, 2022Evil Genius Mum

‘Turing Machine’ is a brand new deduction game to play with the family or practice on your own. It’s clever to play and clever to look at.

Tips for Parents New to the ‘Pokémon Trading Card Game’

November 26, 2022November 25, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth shares her tips for parents of new ‘Pokémon Trading Card Game’ players.

Happy Funko Friday

November 25, 2022November 24, 2022Sarah Pinault

Three of Funko’s most popular holiday picks this year are 50% off for Black Friday at Target and would be great additions to your family traditions.

Neverland Arrives in the ‘Funkoverse’ With Peter Pan and Captain Hook

November 19, 2022November 18, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Funkoverse: Peter Pan’ from Funko Games.

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Review: STORY TIME CHESS

November 10, 2022Evil Genius Mum

It’s two games in one box: all the pieces you need for Chess, with stories and mini-games for children to learn

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Gameschooling: More Than Lockdown Learning

November 5, 2022November 4, 2022Evil Genius Mum

All the best bits from our PAX Aus 2022 panel—how to keep Gameschooling part of your family game time after Lockdown Learning.

Celebrate National Jigsaw Day With Wentworth Jigsaw Puzzles

November 3, 2022November 2, 2022Jenny Bristol

Jigsaw puzzles are a fabulous holiday tradition, and Wentworth’s laser-cut wooden puzzles are even better this year.

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PAX Aus 2022: Our Favorite Tabletop Games

October 31, 2022October 30, 2022Evil Genius Mum

Roll your D20 for Constitution. We’re diving into a mad stack of tabletop games found at PAX Aus 2022.

Flipsi Puzzles: The Haunted House

October 21, 2022October 20, 2022Sophie Brown

Today, as we approach Halloween, I wanted to share the third and final puzzle in the Flipsi Puzzles series: the Haunted House.

Disney Families Will Love ‘Kingdomania’ From Funko Games

October 15, 2022October 14, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the Disney-based cooperative game ‘Kingdomania’ from Funko Games.

Funko Games Adds Boba Fett and Spider-Man to ‘Something Wild!’

October 7, 2022October 6, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Something Wild! Spider-Man’ and ‘Something Wild! Boba Fett’ from Funko Games.

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?