‘Roll Player,’ the character-building dice game, is back with an expansion—now, not only are you putting together your ideal RPG character, but you’ll also have the chance to battle monsters (and their minions).
After a long time languishing in the backstory of Games Workshop, ‘Blood Bowl’ returns–much to the delight of its ardent fan base.
‘Roll Through the Ages: The Iron Age’ is a tabletop strategy game featuring your own personal empire set in–you guessed it–the Iron Age of history. If you’re looking for a game that challenges you to hone your strategy and decision-making skills, ‘Roll Through the Ages: The Iron Age’ is your next favorite game. The game is played with dice, pen, and paper and is playable by 1-4 players.
‘Dungeon Roll’ is an opposed-press-your-luck strategy game published by Tasty Minstrel Games. Players form an adventure party to delve into the dungeon. Each round gets more difficult, and if they bust, they are forced to fight the dragon!
While I enjoy playing (and DMing) Dungeons & Dragons, I have an even bigger interest in the history and rules development of my favorite RPG (and so many others).
I remember many years ago being asked whether I preferred to DM or to play. Even though when I first started playing D&D (well, AD&D to be more specific) I had to take on the DM duties mainly because no one else had the DM Guide or the interest, the real secret was that I did enjoy the role. Being a DM scratched a creative itch that has never gone away. Even now, with the three new 5th edition D&D rulebooks out… I still reach out for the Dungeon Master’s Guide over all others. That’s the role I prefer. And the DMG is the book for me.
Over the last few weeks I’ve had a chance to sit down with the new 5e Dungeon Master’s Guide (DMG), the latest book release for the new 5e Dungeons & Dragons and, in my opinion, a grand-slam for Wizards of the Coast. Along with the 5e Player’s Handbook (PH) and the 5e Monster Manual (MM), players (that includes Dungeon Masters, or DMs) now have access to everything they need to host and play some legendary adventures of their own.
Last week, I got to have some real fun with the new 5e Dungeon Master’s Guide. For Part II, my goal is to tackle the dungeon.
Did you ever play a good game of Car Wars when you were younger? Do you remember the joy of the classic videogame Interstate ’76? Would you have been happy to live in the nitro-fueled post-apocalypse of Mad Max?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Thunder Track may be for you.
The #DrivingSelfie is the latest craze and it takes driving distracted to dangerous new extremes. #JustDrive
Extrageektacular Activities: Encouraging your child’s interest in STEM at Rolling Robots.
Hey, you got Skyrim in my MMO! Gamers at PAX Prime got their first look at the upcoming Elder Scrolls Online.
The family and I stopped by QuakeCon 2013 in Dallas this Saturday. We were looking for info about the upcoming Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) and while we didn’t get a lot of information we were able to watch over the shoulder of a few players as they tested out the game. We considered waiting in line for our own chance, but it appeared to be a good hour or more.
Rollers of the Realm is a new Steam video game by Phantom Compass that incorporates RPG elements into classic pinball play. The group has created some videos to show how the combat works.
Leviathans is a game of steampunk airship battles, featuring massive (and beautiful) airship models and a whole lot of world-building thematic elements. I’ve only gotten a little farther than the Quick Start rules but wanted to give you an idea …
Recently Steve Jackson Games had an amazing Kickstarter project that raised almost a million dollars to fund a special edition of one of their classic games, OGRE. It was during the fundraising for this game that SJG announced that if …
Do you or your kids like video games? How about robots – robots that are robotic monsters from another dimension? Of course you do! That is why you read GeekDad! Well, let me tell you about Mechatars. Mechatars, by iloveRobots, …
Today is the day: Bots High — A Documentary on High School Combat Robots screens today on the net and around the country. Check out their free screening page for more information about screenings, and to see if one is …
GeekDead Week would hardly be complete without zombies, and this year’s must attend shindig, ZomBcon, the first big convention dedicated to all things undead, is going down in only a few days. Oct. 29, 30 and 31 are the dates …
If you spend as much time as I do worrying about the coming zombie apocalypse (and let’s face it, you’re reading GeekDad so in all likelihood it’s at least in the back of your mind), clear some space on your …
‘Quartermaster General: 1914’ is a World War I card-driven grand strategy game where players take on the roles of the great powers of the early twentieth century vying for domination in Europe.
PaizoCon 2019 in Seattle Washington is long past now, but this GeekDad writing and son are ready for PaizoCon 2020. Read on to see why!
Tickets are on sale for PaizoCon 2019! Taking place this Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27 in Seattle, Washington, PaizoCon is four days of fantasy and science fantasy Paizo games, panels, and more.
GeekDad and son enjoyed another fun-filled weekend gaming at PaizoCon 2018 in Seattle. Jump on in to see what PaizoCon is all about!
There are just a couple days left on Ninja Division’s ‘Starfinder’ Masterclass Miniature Kickstarter, so if you want these awesome 28mm ‘Starfinder’ minis, you better jump on over and make a pledge!
The ‘Prophecy of Telor’ and ‘Spirit Queen’s Torment’ quest packs are an expansions for the HeroQuest gaming system.
Trench Club: Legacy is a competitive skirmish game with a legacy campaign in which players take on the role of one of the four great powers during World War I and attempt to conquer more forts than their opponents.
‘Classified: France ’44’ is a turn-based tactical video game set during the lead up to D-Day. It is is currently available for PC through Steam and is also available for XBox Series X/S and the PlayStation 5.
A visually appealing, Kart-style racing game that’s competitive but not overly punishing.
Many of us geeks love our tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder, and we often love recruiting new people to play with us whether it be friends, family, or our own kids. The thing is, these games take quite a bit to learn and master to the point where they can be really overwhelming […]
