Stop what you’re doing. Today (June 18) is International Sushi Day. We’re celebrating all things sushi. The rice, the vinegar, and, yes, there will be seafood. It’s easy to make, easy to play with, and there are movies and books to inspire. I will warn you, however. There will also be sushi puns. Just roll […]
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One of my favorite puzzle lines from Ravensburger is their Escape Puzzle line. It has everything puzzlers already love from Ravensburger: quality detailed art and thick puzzle pieces that snap together so beautifully there are actual videos online of people being able to pull up their completed puzzles off the table while the puzzle remains […]
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It’s the question on every forum this week: What’s happening at E3 2021? Will we finally see footage of the hotly anticipated Breath of the Wild 2? Will there be news on Elder Scrolls? Can Ratchet and Clank be as delightful as it looks? And is there any chance our non-gamer family and friends will […]
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Most of our planet is covered by the ocean. We’re talking more than 70%. That’s a lot of water. And a lot of marine life. We are still discovering new life in some of the most amazing underwater sites. However, for those of us still on land, the oceans produce at least 50% of our […]
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Light fascinates me. It can be natural or artificial. It can be manipulated and it can manipulate us. By creating light, we think we are in control of our domain. But if we’re honest with ourselves, we need light more than it would ever need us. It protects us from the shadows, nourishes our food, […]
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When was the last time you threw a paper airplane? Those nice smooth creases, using your thumbnail to make it just right. Turning up the edges to create some form of a flap and pretending to know what it does. (Don’t lie, you know you did it too.) Adding a little more detail to the […]
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Museums have changed a lot over the years. Not just in my lifetime, but across many years. The focus usually remains the same: sharing knowledge. To share a moment of cultural exchange. To give us insight into another life, whether years ago or miles away. That’s an important feature to celebrate and hold on to. […]
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I am giving you plenty of notice for this one because it is important. International Nurses Day is observed everywhere around the world on May 12. It is the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, a fairly amazing woman herself and the founder of modern nursing. She became a strong advocate for the professional recognition of […]
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When Onward released last year, it immediately became one of my favorite Pixar movies. Our whole family enjoyed it, especially as my husband and I have been part of the same tabletop gaming group for over fifteen years. So when the Op announced a tie-in version of the Quests of Yore RPG that was so […]
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William Shakespeare, Master of Tragedies. So committed to his craft, he even achieved the most tragic of birthday gifts and died on his birthday. I mean, seriously. Taking the whole dramatic impression thing a bit far, mate. His voluminous amount of work is legacy enough. So much so that we have a dedicated day to […]
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Sirens: Battle of the Bards, a campaign setting created by Satine Phoenix, launches its Kickstarter campaign today! This independent Dungeons and Dragons 5E campaign, crafted by the Goddess herself, centers around the class everyone loves to hate: Bards. These aren’t your run of the mill, overly sexualized lute bards however, although you are still free […]
Continue ReadingI like celebrating Earth Day. It can be fun, colorful, and messy in an earthy grounding way. I never really feel like I have celebrated Earth Day until I clean some dirt out from under my nails, reminding me how much I love this planet. And I’m certain it’s the same reason why the spawnlings […]
Continue ReadingWhat are Deluxe Board Game Train Sets? Deluxe Board Game Train Sets are high-quality replacement train pieces for Ticket to Ride, Age of Steam, Railways of the World, and many other popular train board games. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with pledge levels beginning at $19 for a single set of trains. Five different […]
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We’re starting our celebrations a little early. According to Star Trek, First Contact will be made on April 5, 2063—around 42 years from now, give or take a few days. The plan is for some white guy named Zefram Cochrane to be the first human to travel at warp speed and make the first contact […]
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If you ask any child what they want to be when they grow up nowadays, their answer usually revolves around some form of content creation. With the explosion of platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and online multiplayer games like Minecraft, this new generation is growing up with “gamer” as a job title to reach for in […]
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Greek mythology has been my fave topic since I was a baby Gorgon. It’s my comfort food, my bedtime story, my big cozy oversized comfy dream (more on that later). I’m not sure exactly what caught my interest but it has spawned future passions: comparative mythology, sociology, ancient art and symbolism, and the ultimate Greek […]
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Collegiate sports has a new kid in town, and they’re bringing in the opportunities our generation dreamed about. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamt of how cool it would be to play video games through college like they get to do for other sports. Well, this weekend, March 27-28, Ritual Motion is […]
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Of all the festivities throughout the year, I think the Equinox is my favorite. I love how this usually religious festival is based on science. I also love how the Equinox heralds the change in seasons, reminding me to balance and shift with time. Plus, there are two equinoxes each year, so I can double […]
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Pi Day has rolled around again—at least for our GeekMom readers based in the USA. Officially, there are two Pi Days during the year. Because, let’s face it, we always want more Pi. And everyone loves a theme day that involves food… Wait, what? There are no food references in this Make/Play/Watch/Read? How can you […]
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In celebration of International Women’s Day, Femme Gaming held a “Ladies Power Hour” event to create in collaboration with Women in Games International (WIGI) to have a conversation around women in esports. Hosted by Greden Camacho of OfficialChika Gaming. The topics ranged from work being done in online safety, accessibility on all competitive levels, and […]
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Just in time for International Women’s Day, Gibsons have released a range of products based on the popular Rebel Girls brand. The range currently includes two jigsaws and a family card game and I had the opportunity to test them all out. While the jigsaws were up to the usual Gibsons high-standard, the game unfortunately […]
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Choose to challenge. International Women’s Day 2021 is founded on the need for us to challenge the world around us. Challenge gender stereotypes. Challenge the double standards. Challenge the gendered actions. Challenge everything and show that International Women’s Day is (unfortunately) still as relevant today as it was in 1911. Think I’m exaggerating? Take a […]
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Stardew Valley is an absolute favorite game of mine. I’ve spent hours building up a farm, harvesting crops, raising animals, exploring mines, foraging, and fishing. It’s simple and calm, which is great for my anxiety, but there’s also so much to explore and do that you can always find something to work on. I first […]
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I have been a fan of Pokémon since the beginning, and I am not afraid to admit the 25th-anniversary celebrations are making me feel a tad old. I still remember playing the original games with my younger brothers on the Game Boy in the 1990s. It has been such a sweet feeling sharing these same […]
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In my journey as a GeekMom, there’s one lesson I’ve learned above all else. Lifting others up lifts all of us up! Geek culture is a way for us to share our spirit with each other, to create healthy competitive spaces and safe exploratory spaces. As a big believer in the power of games, my […]
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Okay. I’m hooked. Mortal Kombat has been revived again with a new movie scheduled for release in April 2021. The trailer has just dropped on the internet and it is NOT suitable for kiddies. Every graphic gory detail has been enhanced, every cool (very cool) feature has been glorified, and every nostalgic touch has been […]
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Okay. Deep breathe. We can do this. Today we are talking about the Stack, a mysterious, yet important, if not most important component, in Magic: The Gathering. If you’ve followed this series so far, you created your first Magic deck, have a basic understanding of the turn, and are ready to keep going. Maybe you played […]
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What is Bandida? Bandida is the sequel to Bandido, a miniature card game in which you attempt to stop a bandit from escaping prison. Bandida offers two new gameplay modes (plus a twist on the original), and adds in a number of new item cards to make each game that bit more random. Please note: […]
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Charles Darwin is one of those names we instantly recognize. He is the father of the Theory of Evolution and a scientist in every sense of the word. The guy was an outright genius who conceptualized a theory which, in hindsight, seems pretty obvious now. And he did put the Galapagos Islands “on the map,” […]
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Welcome back to How to Play Magic: The Gathering! Today we’re talking about the turn order, and taking baby’s first Magic turn! If you’re following along with the series, you have a 60 card deck, either digitally or in paper form, to play with! If you’re confused, you can start here with Baby’s First Magic […]
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