How Well Can You Describe a ‘Concept’?

July 22, 2016

Leave a trail of clue breadcrumbs as your fellow players try to guess what word or phrase you're describing in…

Mount Vernon’s ‘Agent 711: Revolutionary Spy Adventure’

July 21, 2016

Museums successfully gamify themselves with apps making visits educational as well as fun for all family members.

SDCC Day One: Wonder Woman Wednesday

July 21, 2016

My first day of San Diego Comic Con was a celebration of Wonder Woman.

ConnectiCon: Gamin’, Cosplay, and Shows

July 21, 2016

Once again, ConnectiCon provided Rebecca Angel and her son with a weekend of games and entertainment.

Disney’s ‘Nutcracker’ Is More Than Yet Another Holiday Movie

July 21, 2016

Disney's exciting upcoming 'Nutcracker' adaptation features a black ballerina, an acclaimed director, and a fresh new writer.

Be the Artist: Sandra Boynton’s Wonderful Beasties

July 21, 2016

Build a better beastie with the parody project honoring Sandra Boynton.

‘Elena of Avalor’ Interview: Part Two, Craig Gerber & Silvia Cardenas Olivas

July 21, 2016

Come along as we continue to explore Disney Channel's 'Elena of Avalor.'

Tabletop Game—’Roll Through the Ages: The Iron Age’

July 21, 2016

'Roll Through the Ages: The Iron Age' is a tabletop strategy game featuring your own personal empire set in--you guessed…

‘The Daily Show’ in CLE

July 21, 2016

For those of you concerned about the state of Cleveland during the RNC, it isn't all chaos and riots.

10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Harry Potter & The Cursed Child’

July 20, 2016

'Harry Potter & the Cursed Child' is a play that forms the latest installment of the Harry Potter series &…

Geeking Out Over ‘Mechanical Failure’

July 20, 2016

This week we welcome author Joe Zieja to Geek Speaks...Fiction! Barnes and Noble has compared Joe's new novel, 'Mechanical Failure,'…

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Boundaries

July 20, 2016

Boundaries are important. Even when you're Jessica Drew and your best friend is Carol Danvers.

‘Elena of Avalor’ Interview and Preview: Part One, Aimee Carreo

July 20, 2016

Our friends at the Disney Channel invited me to see an early viewing of their new show, 'Elena of Avalor,'…

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo: Gateway Funk

July 19, 2016

"Infinity Plus One" is chill gateway funk...

7 Things to Know About ‘7 Wonders’—Late to the Party

July 19, 2016

Have you played '7 Wonders'? Probably. But introducing it to your kids can be difficult. Here are 7 things to…

Potions 101: Adding a Little Magic to Your Science (Or Science to Your Magic)

July 18, 2016

Here's a textbook from a Hogwarts Potions class, which, remarkably enough, can also be used as a textbook for fun…

Tell a Group Story With ‘StoryLine: Fairy Tales’

July 18, 2016

If your kids or your family enjoy storytelling games, but would like a bit more structure than the norm, 'StoryLine:…

A Legend Comes to ‘Star Wars Rebels’

July 18, 2016

Grand Admiral Thrawn is an enemy unlike any other in the upcoming season of 'Star Wars Rebels.'

NerdBlock Jr Decides ‘Star Wars’ Is Not for Girls

July 18, 2016

NerdBlock Jr. decides girls don't like Star Wars in their August themed boxes.

Stealth Summer Learning

July 17, 2016

I am a big fan of stealth learning. When children are engaged in fun, hands-on activities, they are often unaware…