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Tabletop Review: It’s Time for a ‘Boo Hollow: Pumpkin Showdown’ From Funko Games

October 10, 2021October 9, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Boo Hollow: Pumpkin Showdown’ from Funko Games.

31 Days of Halloween Games: ‘The Rewinder’

October 10, 2021October 8, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Take the time to rewind with the ghostly 2D puzzle game ‘The Rewinder,’ a story inspired by Chinese mythology and the afterlife.

31 Days of Halloween Games: ‘Necrobarista: Final Pour’

October 9, 2021October 8, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Pour yourself a hot coffee and settle in for Day 9 of our Halloween Game reviews with the refreshed ‘Necrobarista: Final Pour.’

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GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2021: Middle Grade

October 8, 2021October 7, 2021Sophie Brown

Today’s roundup is all about middle grade, so keep reading to see 9 spooktacular stories for kids that will also stand up for older readers too.

31 Days of Halloween Games: ‘Halloween Forever’

October 8, 2021October 7, 2021Evil Genius Mum

It’s Day 8 and you’re a Pumpkin Man who projectile vomits candy corn. Who wouldn’t want ‘Halloween Forever,’ our latest Halloween Game review?!

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Back to School: Two Teacher-Authored Books About Life in the Classroom

October 7, 2021October 6, 2021Sophie Brown

These two teacher-authored non-fiction books both claim to give an insider’s perspective on life inside British schools.

31 Days of Halloween Games: ‘Subnautica’ and ‘Subnautica: Below Zero’

October 7, 2021October 6, 2021Evil Genius Mum

If you love your Halloween to be filled with jump-scares, dive into Day 7 of our Halloween Game Reviews with ‘Subnautica’ and ‘Subnautica: Below Zero’.

31 Days of Halloween Games: ‘Video World’

October 6, 2021October 5, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Day 6 of our Halloween Game reviews is haunted by the ghosts of ye olde video stores in ‘Video World’, a short but sweet musical game.

‘Disney Villains: Devilishly Delicious Cookbook’ Is Devilishly Good

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021Dakster Sullivan

‘The Disney Villains: Devilishly Delicious Cookbook’ by Julie Tremaine is a fun addition to your kitchen recipe arsenal.

31 Days of Halloween Games: ‘Black Book’

October 5, 2021October 4, 2021Evil Genius Mum

It’s Day 5 of our Halloween Game Reviews! Let’s meet at the Crossroads to play ‘Black Book,’ an RPG/card-building game steeped in Slavic folklore and witchcraft.

31 Days of Halloween Games: ‘Cozy Grove’

October 4, 2021October 3, 2021Evil Genius Mum

In ‘Cozy Grove’, it’s always Halloween–cozy, colorful, and perfect in small bites on Day 4 of our Halloween Game Reviews (and beyond).

31 Days of Halloween Games: ‘Swarm the City’

October 3, 2021September 30, 2021Evil Genius Mum

It’s Day 3 of our Halloween Game reviews, and we have a zombie army to build. It’s time to switch sides in ‘Swarm the City’!

31 Days of Halloween Games: ‘Rogue Spirit’

October 2, 2021September 30, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Day 2 of 31 Days of Halloween Gaming features ‘Rogue Spirit’—a 3D rogue-lite action game where you upgrade by possessing your enemies!

GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2021: Picture Books

October 1, 2021September 30, 2021Sophie Brown

Today’s Halloween reading roundup is all about picture books, so keep reading to see 8 spooktacular stories for the littlest Halloween fans.

31 Days of Halloween Games: ‘Obakeidoro’

October 1, 2021September 30, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Welcome to the first of our 31 Days of Halloween Games. ‘Obakeidoro’ is a cute chibi-style game of hide-and-seek chase with ghosts!

Fee Fi Fo Fun! ‘Disney’s Mickey and the Beanstalk Game’

September 29, 2021September 28, 2021Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah didn’t grow many beans during the pandemic, but she and her family are certainly enjoying some magic beans thanks to this new game from Funko based on the classic Disney retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk.

‘Unpacking:’ The Surprising Game We Can All Relate To

September 29, 2021September 30, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Unpacking is slow and contemplative, yet deeply enchanting to the point of wanting to play over and over again.

Let’s Laugh About Menopause! Together! (Neato Greeting Cards Inside)

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021Jenny Bristol

Some of you may be reaching a certain age where it feels like your body is going off-book. Add some levity to the moment with these neat greeting cards.

Tabletop Review: The Age of Gargoyles Is Here In ‘Gargoyles: Awakening’ from Ravensburger

September 27, 2021September 26, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews cooperative board game ‘Gargoyles: Awakening’ by Ravensburger based off of the 90’s Disney cartoon.

Game Review: ‘Kena: Bridge of Spirits’

September 23, 2021Evil Genius Mum

‘Kena: Bridge of Spirits’ is the push I needed to buy a PS5 (if I can ever get my hands on one)—4.5/5 Pumpkin Hats for my Rot friends.