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Tag: Strategy games

Gen 42 Games: Tatsu and Hive Boxes, Image: Sophie Brown

Gen 42 Games Review: ‘Tatsu’ and ‘Hive’

August 3, 2017Sophie Brown1

‘Tatsu’ and ‘Hive’ are two-player strategy games from Gen 42 Games, you play as dragons and insects attempting to defeat your opponent.

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Four spaceships from Dungeon of the Endless, with information on how they change the gameplay. One has a lock symbol on it, as it is not yet a player choice.

Late to the Party: ‘Dungeon of the Endless’

February 16, 2017April 4, 2018Michael LeSauvage

A mashup of multiple genres, “Dungeon of the Endless” is more than the sum of its parts and a must-play for strategy and Rogue-like fans.

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Cats Empire Strategy Game

Need a Break From Reality? ‘Cats Empire’ Is Here to Help

November 23, 2016December 13, 2017Preston Burt

In the new release ‘Cats Empire’ from Spil Games, you steal fish, attack other cats, grow your tribe, and care for your minions to become king. Now available for free on iOS and Android.

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Glorantha: The Gods War – Now on Kickstarter

August 16, 2016December 16, 2017Anton Olsen

The Gods War is a brilliant and immersive strategy game with a rich and textured lore.

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‘Gold West’—Board Game Review

July 30, 2016December 13, 2017Rory Bristol

‘Gold West’ is an American Gold Rush-themed strategy game for 2-4 players. Players are tasked to develop the most successful mining operation they can, while their opponents vie for resources. Are you up to the challenge?

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Tabletop Kickstarter Alert: ‘WarAge’

July 11, 2016December 16, 2017Robin Brooks

Fantasy combat card game ‘WarAge’ is available on Kickstarter now. Read a full review here, and a GeekDad exclusive look at some of the great cards coming up in the campaign’s stretch goals.

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Kickstarter Alert: ‘Lab Wars’ Brings Science and Sabotage

June 10, 2016December 16, 2017Robin Brooks

Scientific endeavor and skulking skulduggery come face to face in this game of experiments and back-stabbing.

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‘Total War: Warhammer’ Review

May 31, 2016Ricardo Rebelo2

‘Total War: Warhammer’ is a strategy game that is deep, beautiful, and tactically brilliant!

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educational games, strategy, logic, reasoning, board games, family games, homeschool, parenting, play

Stratos Spheres: A 3-Dimensional 4-In-A-Row Game

March 22, 2016December 16, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

What if I told you that you could take your Connect Four love to the next level with an updated game that you can hold in the palm of your hand?

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GeekDad Daily Deal: Essential Guide to Entrepreneurship by Guy Kawasaki

December 1, 2015December 16, 2017Darren Blankenship

Get inspired with the Essential Guide to Entrepreneurship by Guy Kawasaki: 80% off

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Scythe,’ an Amazing Game With Engine Building and Steam-Powered Mechs

October 13, 2015May 3, 2018Dave Banks1

The highly anticipated game ‘Scythe’ launches on Kickstarter today. With a storyline that showcases steam-powered mechs in an alternate post-war 1920s Europa and gameplay that features action taking and area control, ‘Scythe’ is the best game to come from Stonemaier Games yet.

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Game of the Week: ‘Qwirkle’

October 2, 2015May 20, 2020Admin1

Qwirkle is the game that I break out when we all want to play something together that doesn’t involve slaying something or defeating supervillains.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Ether Wars’

June 28, 2015December 13, 2017Mark Vorenkamp1

The Ether Wars board game, a complex strategy game with dice-based units, is currently in its final 3 days on Kickstarter.

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Attila Board Game from Blue Orange Games

‘Attila’ Is a Quick Strategy Game for Kids and Adults

May 27, 2015December 16, 2017Preston Burt

With ‘Attila,’ Blue Orange Games delivers a compact strategy game with quick gameplay that is fun for young and old alike.

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My Preview of A Druid’s Duel, a Whimsical Turn-Based Strategy Game

March 20, 2014December 13, 2017Ryan Carlson3

A Druid’s Duel is a map-based strategy game that pits you against other players in a druid-fueled land grab. Safe for kids and entertaining for parents. Check out the demo and see if you like it, I know I did.

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Late to the Game: An Ingenious Family Game for Christmas

December 7, 2013Sophie Brown

We’re always on the lookout for a new family game to play on Christmas Day and Ingenious might be the perfect one for your Christmas list.

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GeekDad Puzzle of the Week Solution – Roshambo Strategery

July 2, 2013December 16, 2017Judd Schorr1

How did your paper-scssors-rock strategy fare?

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GeekDad Puzzle of the Week – Roshambo Strategery

June 25, 2013December 16, 2017Judd Schorr

Against a few different players, selected at random and with fixed strategies, what is your best “paper-scissors-rock” plan of action?

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Fire Emblem: Awakening Is a True 3DS Standout

February 4, 2013December 16, 2017Z

Fire Emblem: Awakening is a Mario-free 3DS system seller.

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Keeping Next Generation Fantasy Sports Owners Engaged

September 12, 2012December 16, 2017Kevin Makice

For Fairport Lally Gagger owner Michael Lally, the GeekDad Sports World Series proved to be a stressful week of ups and downs. The veteran fantasy baseball owner had more appreciation for the close game than his next-generation partner. Eleven-year-old Erin’s …

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iPad Game Run For President Teaches Kids About the Election Process

August 28, 2012December 16, 2017Kevin Makice

Just in time for the stretch run of the 2012 Presidential campaign comes a new iPad game that teaches kids about the election process. Election: Run For President sets the stage one year before America votes to elect its next …

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Pokémon Conquest Takes No Prisoners

June 20, 2012December 16, 2017Z

Nobunaga’s Ambition stands out in my mind as a true anomaly; it was the video game I didn’t like. Sure, I’d played bad games before, flawed and un-enjoyable affairs – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on the 2600, for example – but …

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The Game Night Invitation I Wish I Could Write

February 28, 2012November 11, 2020Erik Wecks

You’re invited to game night! When: Friday March ______, 7 PM to 11 PM If I meant for this to say 7PM to Just Before Dawn, it would say so. It says 11PM. Thus 10:30 is not an appropriate time …

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Review: Hex-A-Gon Is Great Fun

February 16, 2012Erik Wecks

Overview: Hex-A-Gon from Catalyst Game Labs is an abstract strategy game which is one part Checkers and one part Peg Game. Players: 1 to 5 Age: 13 and up (more like 10 and up) Retail: $39.99 Rating: Wunderbar! An enjoyable and …

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The Return of Carrier Command

August 25, 2011December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

I was a massive fan of Carrier Command on the Amiga. Something about being able to command an ever-increasing fleet against an unseen enemy sent chills down my spine – I think being only 17 years old I didn’t get …

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Addictive Strategy in Frozen Synapse

June 28, 2011December 16, 2017James Floyd Kelly

I’m a big fan of indie computer games, and I love it when I luck into finding something that’s both new and fairly undiscovered. A friend recently pointed me to Frozen Synapse and I’ve had a great few weeks playing …

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GeekDad Retro Gaming: X-Com: UFO Defense

May 27, 2011December 16, 2017James Floyd Kelly

While at Maker Faire this last weekend, I got into a conversation with a couple of other geek dads who tracked me down to talk about LEGO robotics. As we stood in a food line, we discussed our hobbies, our …

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Harry Potter For Everyone

September 9, 2010Andy Robertson

Being a family of five, with three young children can make playtime a little fraught. There are moments when we all manage to sit down together to play something, but more often than not the kids all want to do …

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Iconica: Not Just Another Pretty Face

March 11, 2010Jonathan H. Liu

When I first read about Iconica on BrettSpiel, I was immediately struck by the graphic design on the cards, which really looked unlike any of my other board games.

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Erfworld: Geekiest Comic Ever

January 19, 2010Jonathan H. Liu

Okay, I know, “Geekiest Comic Ever” is a big claim to make, considering there are other comics like “When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth.” But I had to get your attention somehow, right? And Erfworld is incredibly geeky in a fantastic …

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