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‘LEGO Dimensions’: Just Take My Money Already

October 20, 2016December 9, 2017Evil Genius Mum

‘LEGO Dimensions’ is my greatest weakness. And after interviewing Doug Heder about the latest Wave, I may as well hand over my bank account details right now.

‘Unreal Estate’: Real Fun in Unreal Places

October 17, 2016December 15, 2017Samantha Fisher

See how much real fun can be had in unreal locations with ‘Unreal Estate’ now on Kickstarter.

‘Storm King’s Thunder’ — A Brobdingnagian ‘D&D’ Adventure

October 7, 2016December 9, 2017Rory Bristol

The Ordning is broken, the King of the Storm Giants is missing, and the six Giant races are in a battle for supremacy. Unfortunately for the citizens of the Sword Coast, giants care little for the lives of “little folk.” Can your heroes travel to the North and restore order to the Giant kingdoms before the little folk are wiped out?

How to Play Book Scavenger and Other Awesome Literary Games

October 7, 2016December 9, 2017Lisa Natcharian

What’s more exciting to a book lover than a brand new book? A thrilling game BASED on a book! Learn how to play Book Scavenger, Book Crossing, and WhaiWhai, three fun and challenging literary games.

A Few Words About ‘Snippets’

October 5, 2016December 9, 2017Nivi Engineer

How many words can you come up with containing “oft” or “est”? In one minute? ‘Snippets’ is a new game that challenges you to find out.

‘Minecraft’ Costumes: The Box Robot Revisited!

September 30, 2016December 8, 2017Amy Weir3

‘Minecraft’s boxy, pixelated style lends itself to relatively simple Halloween costumes based on the classic box robot.

Awesome Skills Your Child Will Learn from Role-Playing Games

September 27, 2016December 9, 2017Lisa Natcharian

As a GeekMom or Dad, you probably already have a soft spot for role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. But did you know that these nerdy relics from your childhood are not only educational, but actually good for your children? Like vitamins?

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Cake Duel’

September 27, 2016December 8, 2017Sophie Brown

In Cake Duel, use your army of Sheepies and your cunning skills of deception to relieve your opponent of all their cakes.

Celebrating… Punctuation Day (Saturday, 9/24)!

September 21, 2016December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer

Saturday 9/24 is Punctuation Day! Here is a list of activities to help you celebrate.

What ELSE Can You Do With a Library Card?

September 14, 2016December 8, 2017Amy Weir

It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month, so take advantage of it by checking out some of the services your library provides BESIDES books and movies (like TOYS!).

Big Fun With ‘Tiny Games’ Books

September 12, 2016December 15, 2017Samantha Fisher

Keep your family and friends entertained with these small games that travel anywhere.

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Area 51’

September 10, 2016December 8, 2017Sophie Brown

In this Kickstarter board game, you work as a secret government agent in 1950s America and conceal evidence of extraterrestrial activity.

‘HoliMaths X’: A Multiplication Game That Won’t Make You Hate Times Tables

September 7, 2016December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle

Currently on Kickstarter, ‘HoliMaths X’ is a card deck multiplication game. But most importantly, it’s flexible and fun.

Using Games in your Homeschool Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom, homeschooler, play, educational games, board games, homeschooling

Games in Your Homeschool: Learning Through Play

September 6, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley7

Among the biggest of homeschooling perks in my world is the fact that our family is able to play games frequently. We don’t have to try to squeeze in a family game night on an already jam-packed weekend, but rather we can play daily and sometimes multiple times daily if we desire.

Make a Splash (and a Craft!) With ‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’

September 5, 2016December 15, 2017Kelly Knox1

‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’ is packed with paint and personality.

‘Writing Interactive Fiction With Twine’

September 4, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel5

Twine is an interactive fiction game creator, and this book is going to help you write your stories.

The Stars and the New Nintendo 3DS Galaxy Align in ‘Mario Party Star Rush’

September 4, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox

‘Mario Party Star Rush’ is pick-up-and-play fun for the whole family.

Kickstart These Wizard Dice

August 27, 2016December 8, 2017Rebecca Angel

What’s new with the Wizard Set of Polyhero game dice? Perty, perty, perty dice!

Oz Comic-Con: Preview and Giveaway

August 24, 2016December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum20

You think the Convention Season has finished? Not when we have 4x family tickets to giveaway for Oz Comic-Con!

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Word Domination’—Boardgame Review

August 23, 2016December 8, 2017Rory Bristol

Look sharp, ‘Scrabble’ fans! ‘Word Domination’ hit Kickstarter today. This letter-snatching game of creative word building is a great challenge for gamers and word lovers alike.