I’ve got dinosaurs on my mind lately—let’s dig in! Read More
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Stack Overflow: 6 Books for Kids About Dinosaurs
Reaping the Rewards: Can You Survive the ‘Ravine’?
You and a few others have survived a plane crash into a ravine—but can you survive until help arrives? Forage for food, build shelter or weapons, and get ready for whatever comes in the night. Read More
Construction Continues in ‘Imhotep: A New Dynasty’
As we continue to design and build our monuments, the gods have started to watch our activities … Read More
Stack Overflow: Get Into the Holiday Spirit With These 7 Picture Books
Now that we’re into December, I figured it’s finally time that I can share some books about Hanukkah and Christmas! Read More
‘Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated’ Coming Next Fall
Penny Arcade and Direwolf Digital announce an upcoming title: ‘Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated,’ coming next fall. Read More
Kubie: Multi-Use Outdoor Gear
Whatever you like to do outdoors, chances are the Kijaro Kubie might be good to take along. Read More
Exploring Children’s Books at the Portland Book Festival 2018
This year’s Portland Book Festival took place early in November. Here’s a look at some of the events from the children’s stage. Read More
Reaping the Rewards: ‘Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar’
Welcome to ‘Fireball Island,’ a lovely tropical getaway where you’ll find valuable treasures, breathtaking photo spots, and, uh, flaming balls of lava. Enjoy your stay! Read More
Follow the Clues in ‘Osmo Detective Agency’
There’s a new private eye in town: you! Read More
Reaping the Rewards: GeekDad Digs ‘Root’
Let’s dig into ‘Root,’ an asymmetric game about taking control of the forest. Read More
Introducing the ‘Recorded Tomorrow’ Podcast
My friend Jesse Ferguson and I have now started a podcast all about time travel called ‘Recorded Tomorrow,’ and the first two episodes are live now! Read More
Stack Overflow: 7 Comic Book Biographies (and an Art Book)
This week’s Stack Overflow is about comic book biographies and memoirs, with a mix of old and new books. Read More
We Salute Our American Veterans
Every year on Veterans Day in the U.S., we on GeekDad and GeekMom like to take a moment to remember our American veterans. We ordinarily deal with far less serious matters, but as many of us are American, we feel it is important that we remember all those who have given part of their lives in service to our country’s military. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Roundup
I know, I know, your wallets are already aching from all the other Kickstarter projects I’ve reviewed lately. There are always ongoing projects that I didn’t get an opportunity to review myself, but caught my attention nonetheless. Read More
Draft-and-Draw the Happiest ‘Sunflower Valley’
Create the friendliest village in ‘Sunflower Valley’ filled with houses, sheep, sunflowers, and railroad tracks. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Travel Back in Time to ‘The Perfect Moment’
If only. Those two short words divide what actually happened from what could have been. Now’s your chance—can you go back and create ‘The Perfect Moment’? Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Terminus Breach TD’ Is Back, Better Than Ever
‘Terminus Breach TD’, a tower defense board game, returns to Kickstarter with new features! Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Extraordinary Adventures: Pirates’
I saw three ships come sailing in… and they plundered the merchant ships and made off with treasure! Become a pirate captain on a race to reach Trinidad in ‘Extraordinary Adventures: Pirates!’ Read More
Stack Overflow: Time Travel Books … for Kids!
Want a little more time travel than setting your clocks back an hour? Here are some fun stories about time travel … for kids! Read More
Reaping the Rewards: Come Join the ‘Spy Club’!
This meeting of the ‘Spy Club’ is now in session—there’s been a crime in the neighborhood, and it’s up to us to catch the culprit! Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Who Can Collect the Most ‘Fallen Treasures’?
Deep in the ocean, mysterious artifacts sink from the world above. Adorable octopuses compete for the best collection of ‘Fallen Treasures.’ Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Breed ‘Mutants’ for Battle
Mix and match your mutants to breed powerful gladiators, and then send them into the arena to battle your opponents! Read More
Kickstarter Alert: Coalatree Camper Hooded Jacket 2.0
If you’re in the market for a cozy jacket, Coalatree’s got you covered. The Camper Hooded Jacket 2.0 is lightweight and warm, with some handy features whether you’re going camping or walking around town. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Skulk Hollow’
The Guardians have awoken, giant and ferocious, and it is up to the Foxen Kingdom of ‘Skulk Hollow’ to vanquish the beasts. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Daredevil’: Find Glory or Die Trying
Who’s the gutsiest ‘Daredevil’? Take on dangerous stunts for glory—but suffer the consequences if you fail! Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef’
Monsters are encroaching on the islands of the reef once again, so it is time for a tournament to select the new ‘Tidal Blades.’ Will you prevail in the arenas? Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Dreams of Tomorrow’
Dream Engineers in the future are trying to fix the past by sending back messages in the forms of ‘Dreams of Tomorrow.’ Read More
Stack Overflow: 11 Creepy Comics
Following up with last week’s column about scary-but-not-too-scary stories, today I’ve got creepy (but maybe not too creepy) comic books, for younger kids up to adults. Read More
‘Penk!’: A Pocket-Sized Roll-and-Write
Roll-and-writes are a fun, growing trend in tabletop games. ‘Penk!’ is a quick, easy-to-learn take on the genre. Read More
Stack Overflow: Scary-But-Not-Too-Scary Stories
Since October is the month when we dust off our ghosts and goblins and put them on display, I figured it may be a great time for a few books about spooky, creepy, and scary (but not too scary) subjects. Read More
