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‘Magnus’ Kingdom’ Turns Chess Into an Adventure Game

July 14, 2018July 13, 2018Jonathan H. Liu4

Dragonbox, the company behind the fantastic algebra app, is tackling a new subject: chess!

Dragons Do Battle Against Each Other in ‘Tatsu’

November 18, 2016April 22, 2020Dave Banks

A new game with backgammon-like qualities pits two dragon armies against each other.

Game of the Week: ‘Circular Reasoning’

July 19, 2016May 20, 2020Admin

If you’re searching for a game to teach basic strategy at any age, check out ‘Circular Reasoning’.

GeekDad Daily Deal: Learn Chess from a Grandmaster

July 11, 2016Darren Blankenship

Game on. Learn Chess from a Grandmaster!

Sydney Brickshow: Home Is Where the LEGO Is

April 22, 2016Evil Genius Mum

I don’t have a LEGO problem. I have a storage problem, a finance problem, a “sharing with the spawnlings” problem–and now with two LEGO events in my local area, a “must attend all the LEGO Shows” problem.

Play Chess in Facebook Messenger

February 9, 2016Rob Huddleston

Did you know you can now crush your friends in chess with Facebook Messenger?

Daily #DadJoke for August 16, 2015

August 16, 2015December 16, 2017Judd Schorr

A group of chess enthusiasts were kicked out of a hotel reception for discussing their winning games…

Math: All You Need Is Games

May 5, 2015Rebecca Angel2

When math is just a part of the fun, learning is fun too!

Gamin’ Up New Year’s Eve

December 30, 2014Rebecca Angel3

New Year’s Eve is the time to play loooong games. Here’s a list of ones that you have around – and ones that you should!

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: King Down Sets the Stage for Chess

September 12, 2014December 13, 2017Jonathan H. Liu2

Last weekend I talked about a few variants on chess that play around with the basic rules of chess. King Down is a new game, just launched on Kickstarter, which takes a slightly different approach: it’s billing itself as a prequel to chess. Although there are some familiar pieces with familiar moves, King Down is really its own game with new objectives and a very different feel. And it doesn’t hurt that it looks spectacular.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Beguile: Spice Up Your Chess Game

September 6, 2014December 13, 2017Jonathan H. Liu6

Beguile is a deck of cards that spices up your chess game with new abilities and moves. It’s currently on Kickstarter.

GeekDad Puzzle of the Week Solution – Eight Queens

March 31, 2014December 16, 2017Judd Schorr

Did you determine if 8 queens could be put on a chess board simultaneously? If so, in how many ways? Did you win the $50 ThinkGeek gift certificate?

GeekDad Puzzle of the Week – Eight Queens

March 25, 2014December 16, 2017Judd Schorr

How distinct ways can 8 queens be put on a chessboard without any being able to take another? Can it even be done? Will the $50 ThinkGeek gift certificate be yours?

Table for Two: Dragon Face

March 6, 2014Jonathan H. Liu

Table for Two is a series focusing on two-player board games. Today’s game is Dragon Face, a game that combines elements from checkers and chess. It’s been around for a couple years, but is still a favorite at my house.

Learn and Practice With Chess Academy for Kids

April 21, 2012Jenny Bristol

I hate to admit it, but chess hurts my head. I love playing games, finding patterns, devising strategies, but there is something about chess that frustrates me. I think it is because I end up planning elaborate schemes, having to …

Find Geek Treasures on Pinterest

February 8, 2012Kevin Makice

On New Year’s Eve, I finally got my access to Pinterest — the vision board-styled social photo sharing website — and have loved what it has added to my online experience. GeekMom wrote about their experiences with the website several …

Your Chance to Play Chess Like a Girl

January 10, 2012Dave Banks

For beginners, chess is a game that centers around preserving a decidedly female (and all-powerful) piece. Still, the world of chess has long been dominated by males. But, in case you had missed it, there is a movement afoot to …

Kids Invent Skylanders Chess

October 19, 2011Andy Robertson

I’m not sure if my kids were inspired by me telling them about another GeekDad’s daughter reinventing chess, but they have set about doing the same with their growing set of Skylanders figures. It came about at the end of …

Geek Crafts: A Roundup

June 16, 2011GeekMom1

An international effort to create a more realistic Link amigurumi was successfully posted over at Craftzine this week. Previous attempts have been, in this crafter’s opinion, too complicated for amigurumi, or looked nothing like the character. Apart from the Hylian shield. this looks to be both simple and realistic. Stephanie Lau, who designed the shield […]

Tag: Chess

‘Magnus’ Kingdom’ Turns Chess Into an Adventure Game

Dragons Do Battle Against Each Other in ‘Tatsu’

Game of the Week: ‘Circular Reasoning’

GeekDad Daily Deal: Learn Chess from a Grandmaster

Sydney Brickshow: Home Is Where the LEGO Is

Play Chess in Facebook Messenger

Daily #DadJoke for August 16, 2015

Math: All You Need Is Games

Gamin’ Up New Year’s Eve

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: King Down Sets the Stage for Chess

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Beguile: Spice Up Your Chess Game

GeekDad Puzzle of the Week Solution – Eight Queens

GeekDad Puzzle of the Week – Eight Queens

Table for Two: Dragon Face

Learn and Practice With Chess Academy for Kids

Find Geek Treasures on Pinterest

Your Chance to Play Chess Like a Girl

Kids Invent Skylanders Chess

Geek Crafts: A Roundup

A GeekDad’s Daughter Reinvents Chess, Part 2: How to Play Plastic Animal Chess (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

A GeekDad’s Daughter Reinvents Chess, Part 2: How to Play Plastic Animal Chess

A GeekDad’s Daughter Reinvents Chess (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

A GeekDad’s Daughter Reinvents Chess

Get Your Kids Playing Chess Quickly With These Great Training Books

Review: Endgame Is an Engaging Biography of Chess Great Bobby Fischer (Plus Giveaway!)

GeekDad Puzzle Of The Week: The Spirit Of The Bog

February 10, 1996: The Machines’ Takeover Begins

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