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Category Archives: Reviews
Tabletop for Kids: ‘Treasure X: Quest for Gold’
‘Treasure X: Quest for Gold’ is a fun exploration, card management, and press your luck game for 2-4 players, ages five and up, and takes about 20 minutes to play. It’s currently available for purchase. Read More
Curse That Sexy Dragon! – GeekDad Reviews ‘Ring Fit Adventure’
‘Ring Fit Adventure’ awards intension above intensity and praises attitude above accuracy; in doing so, it gamifies exercise in a way that’s both fun and meaningful. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Board Games in 100 Moves’
We love books and boardgames here at GeekDad and we love this book about boardgames too! Ian Livingstone’s ‘Board Games in 100 Moves.’ Read More
‘Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition’ Is an Adventure for the Ages
Though your early autumn videogame backlog may already be substantial, don’t let ‘Dragon Quest XI S’ pass you by. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘The Zorro Dice Game’
Zorro is retiring, and is in search of a successor to wear the mask—will it be you? Read More
‘Bezkamp’: An Incredible Sci-Fi Graphic Novel, Held Back by Dialogue
‘Bezkamp’ is a new sci-fi graphic novel with amazing artwork and a solid story, but it is hampered by accent-laden dialogue. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Tiny Epic Dinosaurs’
Put on your work boots and make sure your health insurance is paid up, because we’re headed to the dinosaur ranch. Feed and breed those dinos for lucrative contracts, and try not to get stepped on in the process! Read More
Maingear Forma GT Gaming Chair Review
Maingear is creating some of the most comfortable and durable gaming chairs around…and the Forma GT is at the top of the list! Read More
Take an Animal-Filled Raft Ride With ‘Zoowaboo’
‘Zoowaboo’ is a kids game for 2-4 players, ages 5+, that plays in 20-30 minutes. The game mechanics include spacial estimation, timed puzzle-solving, and a little bit of push-your-luck. The designer is Carlo A. Rossi and the publisher is Pegasus Games (Pegasus Spiele). Read More
Viper V770 Gaming Keyboard Review
Viper releases a new keyboard with an amazing amount of features, the V770! Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘FlickFleet’
Limber up your fingers, because it’s time for ‘FlickFleet,’ a dexterity-based spaceship battle! Read More
These Reusable K Cups Are a Green Alternative (And Save Money)
K Cups are an environmental disaster, with billions of the single use plastic pods ending up in landfills every year. Switching to reusable K Cups lets you keep the Keurig without the guilt, and as an added bonus, it saves you money. Read More
Review: ‘Ashes of Oahu’ on Steam/PC
‘Ashes of Oahu’ is a new post-apocalyptic survival RPG in a Polynesian setting. Read More
The Nano Torch Twist: A Modern Twist on the Flashlight
Have you ever tried holding your smartphone in your mouth? That’s just one reason why the Nano Torch Twist flashlight with a hands-free magnetic tail cap beats a free built-in smartphone flashlight… hands down. Read More
Review- ′Miss Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles′-A Foodie Manga?
This is a seinen manga that combines both relationships and food. Read More
Harry Potter Is Always in Season: 3 New Books From the Wizarding World
Three new books from Insight Editions will make your season festive as only Hogwarts, the Wizarding World, and everything Harry Potter can. Read More
Tabletop Kickstarter Alert: ‘Wizardz Bluff’ Returns!
Shape-shifting wizards, elemental spells, and risky wagers abound in ‘Wizardz Bluff’! Read More
Word Wednesday: Smells
‘You Smell!’ and ‘Poo!’ two excellent books that will help slake your child’s fascination with bodily functions. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Create Colorful Quilts in ‘Calico’
Round up your sewing circle—it’s time to make some quilts! Piece together colors and patterns to earn buttons and attract the attention of the friendly cats! Read More
HyperX Alloy Origins Keyboard Review
HyperX releases a new keyboard featuring their own proprietary switches to improve performance and durability. Read More
Playmobil Playroom: Playmobil City Life: Furnished School
Playmobil’s City Life School has actually made my kids happy about school! Read More
WaterField’s New Slip Case Is a Perfect Fit for the Nintendo Switch Lite
What makes the WaterField Slip Case different from all the other Nintendo Switch Lite cases on the market? In a word: everything. Read More
Reaping the Rewards: ‘Edge of Darkness’
Aegis is humanity’s last bastion against the Blight that has taken over the Forsaken Lands. Four factions struggle for dominance on the ‘Edge of Darkness’, a card-crafting game from designer John D. Clair. Read More
Bloom: A Satisfying and Inclusive Comic About Relationships and Baking
Bloom offers a solid, inclusive romance about boys, baking, and a band, but one that also could have been improved with a few more pages. Read More
Game Creation is Doodlematic Gameplay
Teaching the other side of game creation – Doodlematic can help teach game design and dynamics to complement coding skills from other STEAM sources. Read More
Word Wednesday: DK’s ‘Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Life’
‘Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life’ from DK Books. Everything you ever wanted to know about life before humans in a single awesome volume. Read More
The Family Fun and Multiplayer Mayhem of ‘Super Kirby Clash’
‘Super Kirby Clash’ shines in local multiplayer; the only thing really holding it back is its slant toward in-game purchases. Read More
Review: ‘The Balance Point’ by Jordan Ring
If you are an entrepreneur or even just someone like me who has a regular 9-to-5 job but does a lot of side activities, ‘The Balance Point’ by Jordan Ring is a book worth checking out. Read More
‘Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones’ for PC/Steam
Cultic games releases the long-awaited isometric RPG ‘Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones’ for PC. Read More
