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Category: Gaming

Reaping the Rewards: ‘SKUNK’D’ Is a Crazy Fun New Dice Game

November 29, 2024December 12, 2024Michael Knight

If you are looking for a fun dice game that is quick to pick up and play and offers excitement, changing rules, and rewards taking chances, then I highly recommend ‘SKUNK’D.’

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This New Tabletop Game Is ‘Bang Out of Order’

November 28, 2024November 27, 2024Robin Brooks

‘Bang Out of Order’ is an excellent party game for people who don’t like party games.

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‘Undaunted 2200: Callisto’ Takes the ‘Undaunted’ Series From WWII to Jupiter’s Moon

November 27, 2024November 26, 2024Michael Knight

I have been playing tabletop wargames for around 40 years. Some have used cardboard counters while others has plastic miniatures. A few used decks of cards to represent units, actions, and terrain. A few years ago I came across a game set during WWII that featured one of my favorites game mechanics, deck building. While […]

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Top 6 Ways to Play Video Games For Free

November 26, 2024November 25, 2024Rory Bristol

Gaming can be expensive, and that’s before kids are part of the equation! Here are our top 6 tips for making gaming fun and free.

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Crowdfunding Tabletop Roundup

Crowdfunding Tabletop Roundup

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Today I’ve got a roundup of seven tabletop game projects on Kickstarter and Gamefound.

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Reaping the Rewards: ‘Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game’

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

The bad news: you’re dead. The good news: somehow, that doesn’t stop you from exploring this weird dungeon and trying to battle your way out.

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Reaping the Rewards: ‘Stonespine Architects’

November 18, 2024November 17, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

The minotaur apprentices have one final project: constructing a dungeon to challenge Queen Amalia’s heroes to become Master Architect.

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GeekMom: Cozy Gaming with ‘Echoes of Wisdom’

November 16, 2024GeekMom

Let me start by saying the unpopular thing out loud: I’m not normally a fan of the Legend of Zelda franchise. I know. Hear me out though. My first Zelda game was in the 1980s. I got confused. I got lost. I rage quit. More recently, I tried to play Tears of the Kingdom. I […]

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GeekMom: Some Thoughts on the Future of ‘The Sims’ Franchise

November 16, 2024GeekMom

I have been playing The Sims since a few of my gaming friends were talking about the release of Sims 3 and trusting their judgement, I picked up the game and was hooked ever since. The Sims 3 eventually became The Sims 4 and eventually I found myself wondering how long I had left with The Sims 4 until The […]

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Working Together Toward ‘Daybreak’

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Battling climate change is a global affair. Nations must work together to build technologies and cut carbon emissions before the rising temperatures cause irreversible crises.

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The ‘Krampus’ Expansion for ‘Horrified’ Arrives in Time for the Holidays

November 12, 2024November 11, 2024Michael Knight

When I was taking German as a world language class in high school, I learned about an old Christmas tradition. While Saint Nicholas, or Santa Claus, would bring gifts to good children, a demon named Krampus would punish children who were misbehaving. That seems like a lot worse than just getting coal in your stocking.

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The Brothership Connection – GeekDad Reviews ‘Mario & Luigi: Brothership’

November 4, 2024November 3, 2024Z

Like last month’s ‘Mario Party Jamboree,’ ‘Mario & Luigi: Brothership’ is a series highpoint perfect tailored to the Nintendo Switch environment.

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Get Into Dungeons & Dragons Onslaught with Tendrils of the Lichen Lich Starter Set

November 4, 2024November 3, 2024Michael Knight

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Onslaught–Tendrils of the Lichen Lich’ is a competitive starter set that is a perfect introduction into the ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Onslaught’ system.

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Kitbashing Comes to Heroforge—Your Minis Will Never Be the Same

October 31, 2024October 30, 2024Rory Bristol

Powerful new tools have come to Heroforge, allowing users to create previously impossible designs with east.

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Highway to Halloween: Slice Into Some Nostalgic Horror With ‘RetroRealms Double Feature’

October 29, 2024October 28, 2024Paul Benson

Slash away in 16-bit style.

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Crowdfunding Alert: ‘High Noon’ Returns With More Expansions and Content

October 25, 2024October 31, 2024Michael Knight

‘High Noon’ returns with a Backerkit campaign where players can purchase the starter set as well as many different expansions and exclusive content.

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13 Fiendish Tabletop Games for Halloween

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Hosting a haunted Halloween game night this year? Here’s a selection of tabletop games to get your guests and ghosts into the holiday spirit!

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‘Half Truth: Second Guess’ Is a Worthy Follow-Up

October 23, 2024October 24, 2024Rob Huddleston

Four years ago, Jeopardy host Ken Jennings and Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield teamed up to create Half Truth, a trivia game with a twist. I reviewed the game back then and gave it our GeekDad Approved seal of approval, so when the publisher reached out asking if I would take a look at the second incarnation […]

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Gamefound Tabletop Alert: ‘Avatar: Journey of Aang’

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

The only one who might be able to defeat Fire Lord Ozai is the Avatar … but will Aang be ready when the time comes? What Is Avatar: Journey of Aang? Avatar: Journey of Aang is a cooperative game for 1 to 4 players, ages 8 and up, and takes about 30–60 minutes to play. […]

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Vault Hunters Unite! ‘Borderlands’ Arrives on Video

October 22, 2024October 21, 2024Paul Benson

Lionsgate sent over a press drop for the physical release of ‘Borderlands’.

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Build Yourself a ‘Vampire Village’

October 19, 2024October 18, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Build your village and protect it from the surrounding creatures!

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GeekMom: Cozy Gaming with ‘Echoes of Wisdom’

October 16, 2024GeekMom

Let me start by saying the unpopular thing out loud: I’m not normally a fan of the Legend of Zelda franchise. I know. Hear me out though. My first Zelda game was in the 1980s. I got confused. I got lost. I rage quit. More recently, I tried to play Tears of the Kingdom. I […]

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Reaping the Rewards: Watch out for Mama Bear in ‘RUN! The Card Game”

October 16, 2024October 15, 2024Michael Knight

When getting together as a family or a group of friends, whether at home, on vacation, or even camping, card games can be a great way to have fun, socialize, and bond together. While many traditional card games use the standard poker deck with number and face cards, there are many newer card games that […]

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Knitting Circle’

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Time to knit some cozy garments to keep you warm for the winter!

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The Gang’s All Here: GeekDad Reviews ‘Super Mario Party Jamboree’

October 15, 2024October 14, 2024Z

With its amazing mix of boards, characters, minigames, and modes, ‘Super Mario Party Jamboree’ is a satisfying new chapter in the beloved franchise that lets you play exactly the way you want.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: It’s All Over in ‘Epilogue’

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

I have good news and bad news. The bad news? You’re dead. But the good news is now you’ve got the chance to tell an amazing story about it.

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It’s a Multiverse of Madness in the Platinum Edition of ‘Vecna: Eve of Ruin’

October 11, 2024October 10, 2024Paul Benson

An edition worthy of Dungeon & Dragons’ 50th anniversary.

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GeekMom: Some Thoughts on the Future of ‘The Sims’ Franchise

October 2, 2024GeekMom

I have been playing The Sims since a few of my gaming friends were talking about the release of Sims 3 and trusting their judgement, I picked up the game and was hooked ever since. The Sims 3 eventually became The Sims 4 and eventually I found myself wondering how long I had left with The Sims 4 until The […]

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Citizens of the Spark’

October 1, 2024September 30, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Which city will prevail? Recruit citizens and rely on their abilities to gather the most sparks.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Girls vs Ghouls’

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

It’s time for trick-or-treating! Ghouls are trying to lure kids to their haunted houses, but the neighborhood girls are working together to save the younger kids.

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