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‘Not That Movie!’ – A Game of Funny Films

April 20, 2023November 17, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Which film was a better superhero movie, ‘The Lion Actually’ or ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Galaxy’? Make your choice and hope your teammates agree!

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Assemble Your Team for ‘Challengers!’

April 5, 2023November 17, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

Build your roster of wacky teammates in this capture-the-flag tournament card game. What Is Challengers!? Challengers! is a card game for 1 to 8 players, ages 8 and up, and takes about 45 minutes to play. It debuted at Essen SPIEL in October 2022 and then saw a US release in November 2022. Challengers! retails for […]

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‘Hickory Dickory’ Is a Scavenger Hunt with Mice Racing Around a Clock

February 9, 2023February 10, 2023Michael Knight

‘Hickory Dickory’ is a worker rotation scavenger hunt game where players use their mice to find items for Lord Cuckoo before the clock strikes twelve.

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Parties of Adventurers Skirmish in ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Onslaught’

January 24, 2023January 23, 2023Michael Knight

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Onslaught’ is a competitive skirmish game where players use the characters of their faction to defeat the opposing faction as well as monsters who attack everyone.

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Take the Checkered Flag in ‘Heat: Pedal to the Metal’

December 12, 2022December 13, 2023Michael Knight

‘Heat: Pedal to the Metal’ is a car racing game featuring hand management. Players play cards to move their racecar around one of four different tracks while also watching their speed around tight turns as well as their heat so their car does not spinout.

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Announcing the 2022 GeekDad Game of the Year

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022Rob Huddleston

A few weeks ago, we announced our finalists for the 2021 GeekDad Game of the Year. Today, we announce our winner!

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Announcing the 2022 Game of the Year Finalists

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022Rob Huddleston

Here are the ten games we have picked as finalists for our 2022 Game of the Year award!

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‘Oltréé’: Rangers to the Rescue!

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

The empire has fallen, but the Rangers are still at work, repairing the fortresses and protecting the communities around them.

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Uncover the Mystery of a Haunted Train in ‘Vagrantsong’

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022Paul Benson

Engaging gameplay, great writing, and fantastic components tie ‘ Vagrantsong’ together into one very pleasing package.

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‘Sobek: 2 Players’: Collecting Tiles Along the Nile

November 10, 2022November 9, 2022Alex Hart

Travel around the bustling market to collect the best goods before your opponent does – plan your moves, sell the best sets of goods, and avoid corruption to gain the favor of Sobek and become the greatest merchant in all of Egypt!

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Delve Into an Ever-Changing Dungeon With ‘Clank! Catacombs’

November 9, 2022December 1, 2022Paul Benson

Clank! Catacombs is both an evolution and a refinement of the series’ gameplay.

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Build a Better Underground in ‘Next Station: London’

November 9, 2022November 8, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

You’ve been hired to redesign the London Underground! Can you build the most efficient routes?

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Fit to Print’

November 8, 2022November 7, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

You’ve got a deadline to meet—get the best articles and photos and lay them out, but don’t forget the ads or your paper may go under!

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A Game That Hits the ‘Spots’!

November 8, 2022November 7, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

Match the spots on your dice to the spots on your dogs to score—but bury too many in your yard, and you bust!

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Reaping the Rewards: ‘Return to Dark Tower’

October 30, 2022October 30, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

This modern sequel to the 1981 electronic board game Dark Tower calls for new heroes to take on the challenge.

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Quantum Trick-Taking in ‘Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition’

October 26, 2022December 1, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

What color are the cards in your hand? Nobody knows—until they’re played!

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War of the Ring

‘War of the Ring: The Card Game’ — Tabletop Gaming Review

October 22, 2022October 21, 2022Robin Brooks

‘War of the Ring: The Card Game’ is a GeekDad Approved gaming experience that channels the epic sweep of the ‘Lord of the Rings.’

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Learn About Remarkable Women as You Play ‘Her Story’

October 21, 2022October 20, 2022Michael Knight

‘Her Story’ is a family-friendly strategy board game where players take on the role of acclaimed authors who are each writing a book telling the story of remarkable women in history.

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Lead the Grand Army of the Republic in ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars–A Pandemic System Game’

October 19, 2022October 18, 2022Michael Knight

‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars–A Pandemic System Game’ is a cooperative game where players take on the roles of Jedi generals and lead Clone armies against the Separatist villains and droid armies.

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Reaping the Rewards: ‘Northgard: Uncharted Lands’

October 18, 2022December 1, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

Recruit warriors and scouts, and send them to explore. Protect your territories from rival clans, and be sure you have enough food for the winter!

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‘That Time You Killed Me’: Time Travel Shenanigans

September 30, 2022September 29, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

You will invent time travel! Or perhaps you’ll murder the inventor and then go back in time to claim you invented it? I guess we’ll find out soon.

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‘Marvel Dice Throne’: Roll and Fight!

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

Marvel characters have entered the ‘Dice Throne’ universe, and it’s a great combo.

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Reaping the Rewards: ‘Canopy’

September 15, 2022September 14, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

The rainforest is a complex ecosystem with tall trees, lush undergrowth, and a variety of wildlife. In this compact card game, you’ll compete to grow the best Canopy.

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‘Bag of Chips’: A Snack-Sized Game

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

Bet on which flavors will get pulled from the bag in this quick snack of a game.

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Re-Roll: Tabletop Game News for Early September 2022

September 9, 2022September 8, 2022Rob Huddleston

The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for early September 2022.

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‘Trekking Through History’ Makes a Game Out of Time Travel

September 9, 2022December 1, 2022Michael Knight

‘Trekking Through History’ is a card-driven game where players create sets to score points as they travel to visit historic events throughout time.

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Museum Suspects

Which of These ‘Museum Suspects’ Are the Real Culprits?

September 8, 2022December 1, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

Somebody has stolen an artifact from the museum! Is the culprit still in the museum, and do they have any accomplices? Time to investigate!

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Re-Roll: Tabletop Game News for Late August 2022

August 26, 2022August 25, 2022Rob Huddleston

The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for late August 2022.

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Channel the Power of the Dark Side With ‘Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side’

August 12, 2022November 17, 2022Rob Huddleston

Take on the role of one of film’s most infamous baddies as ‘Villainous’ comes to a galaxy far, far away

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Re-Roll: Tabletop Game News for Early August 2022

August 12, 2022August 11, 2022Rob Huddleston

The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for early August 2022.

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