The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending June 22, 2018. Read More
Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for Week 25 of 2018
Fully Active Seating Adds Rock ‘n’ Roll to Game Nights
Tabletop gaming is typically a very sedentary activity. Here’s how Fully helped me add a little more physical activity to game nights. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Raccoon Tycoon’
The age of industry has arrived in Astoria—will you be able to make your fortune? Produce key commodities, invest in new towns, and buy railroads to show you’re the savviest ‘Raccoon Tycoon’! Read More
Stack Overflow: 9 ‘Star Wars’ Books
It’s always a good time to enjoy ‘Star Wars’ books. Here’s a mix of options for kids and adults. Read More
A Spoiler-Free Peek at ‘Scythe: Rise of Fenris’
Here’s a spoiler-free peek at ‘The Rise of Fenris,’ a campaign-based expansion for ‘Scythe.’ Read More
Reaping the Rewards: ‘Sailing Toward Osiris’
The Pharaoh has died without an heir, so the governors are constructing monuments in his honor, in the hopes to gain the most glory and become the next Pharaoh themselves. Collect resources and plan your monuments, all while the funeral barge is ‘Sailing Toward Osiris.’ Read More
Smirk & Laughter Launches With ‘Nut So Fast’
Maybe almond the lead, but I probably walnut be for long. If you get ahead, I shell try to cashew! Read More
‘Gorus Maximus’: Extreme Trick-Taking for Bloodthirsty Crowds
The crowds demand blood, so you have established ‘Gorus Maximus’ to give them what they want. When gladiators and beasts battle to the death, you will be the real winner. Read More
8 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Ocean’s 8’
‘Ocean’s 8’ opened this weekend. Here’s what you need to know. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Vast: The Mysterious Manor’
What hides within these walls? Clattering bones, skittering feet, creeping mold… Will the Paladin succeed in his quest? Or will he succumb to the dangers of ‘Vast: The Mysterious Manor’? Read More
New Leaders Arise in ‘Mystic Vale: Vale of the Wild’
As the druids work to restore the Mystic Vale, leaders have appeared, offering new approaches to their clans. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Heroes of Land, Air & Sea” Second Printing and New Expansion
‘Heroes of Land, Air & Sea,’ the massive 4X game from Gamelyn Games and designer Scott Almes, is back on Kickstarter! Read More
REMI: A Bedtime Buddy for Kids
Ah, the stereotypical morning: mom and dad are sleeping, but then—boom!—here comes the kid, big enough to get herself out of bed, but not old enough to know when it’s time to get up. REMI to the rescue! Read More
Geek Links: New Trailer for ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
The new trailer for Ralph Breaks the Internet (the upcoming sequel to Wreck-It Ralph) dropped today, and it’s awesome. Read More
Stack Overflow: ‘Munmun’ by Jesse Andrews
Today’s Stack Overflow is just a single book, but it’s a doozy: ‘Munmun’ by Jesse Andrews. Read More
Shake, Rattle, & Roll to Win at ‘Shaky Manor’
Venture into the haunted manor in search of treasure—but beware the snakes, spiders, and other creeps as you shake and slide your way to riches! Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Put Your Dice to Work in ‘Fantastic Factories’
Time to get to work! Create the best pipeline to manufacture goods, and you’re headed for success. Train up your workers, gather resources, and build some ‘Fantastic Factories.’ Read More
Stack Overflow: 9 Kids’ Books About Animals
Today’s topic is animals! Here are several non-fiction kids’ books about animals, including a few about some very famous animals. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Let’s Get Dicey With ‘Herbaceous Sprouts’
It’s time to plant herbs again! But this time, we’re all planting in a community garden, and competition is fierce for the best planting spots. Things are getting a little dicey… Read More
Stack Overflow: 7 Activity Books and Crafts Kits
As summer approaches, it’s likely that your kids will soon find themselves unoccupied for several hours a day—but that doesn’t mean you suddenly have several extra hours yourself to entertain them, right? Activities and crafts to the rescue! Read More
‘The Incredibles: Save the Day’ (and Rescue Jack-Jack): A Cooperative Game
“No matter how many times you save the world, it always manages to get back in jeopardy again.” Metroville is in danger—time for the Incredibles to leap into action! Uh … has anyone seen Jack-Jack? Read More
Table for Two: ‘Laser Chess’
Set up your mirrors and direct your laser past your enemy’s defenses to eliminate their king—but be sure not to leave yourself open to attack! Read More
First Look at ‘RuinWorld’ #1 From BOOM! Studios
GeekDad is pleased to share a look at the first issue of ‘RuinWorld’ from Derek Laufman. Read More
Stack Overflow: A Dozen Comics for Teens and Adults
Following up with my two recent columns about comics for kids, this week’s Stack Overflow includes comics that are for older kids and adults. Read More
‘Mystic Vale: Conclave’—More Players, Less Downtime
‘Mystic Vale’ expands again, with new clans joining the ranks, powerful totems, and the arrival of equinox. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘The Neverland Rescue’
Captain Hook is searching for Peter Pan’s hideouts, while Peter tries to rescue his kidnapped friends. Do you believe in fairies? Read More
Stack Overflow: 10 More Comics for Kids
Continuing where I left off last week, I’ve got some more comics! This week’s comics are mostly for middle grade readers and up. Read More
The ABCs of ‘Altiplano’: Alpacas, Bag-Building, and Cacao
Resources are scarce in the South American highlands. Whether you’re a miner, alpaca shepherd, or a stonemason, you’ll need to find ways to trade for the goods you need, and make sure your warehouse is well stocked. Read More
Stack Overflow: 10 Comic Books for Kids
I’ve been reading a bunch of comics lately, so many that I can’t fit them all into one column! But I’ll dig into some of them today, starting with those for younger readers and middle grade readers. Here are ten titles that I enjoyed! Read More
‘Space Base’: Never Tell Me the Odds
Send your ships to far-flung sectors, build up your economies and establish valuable colonies. Who will earn the most influence to become the next admiral of the ‘Space Base’? Read More
