Product Videos in the Card Games Category

Jukem Football by SPELMAN MEDIA INC.

Jukem is a fast game that can be played in 20 minutes or less. The game lasts two times through the deck. No prior knowledge of footabll is required. 10/20/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thoughts and Feelings 2 - Sentence Completion Card Game by BRIGHT SPOTS GAMES

This all-new sentence completion game is the vibrant sequel to the original Thoughts and Feelings, new sentence stems, new illustrations, and new ways to engage children of all ages. This deck compliments and adds to Thoughts and Feelings 1, and is a great way to build a set of therapeutic tools. Thirty five cards are included. 10/20/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thoughts and Feelings - Sentence Completion Card Game by BRIGHT SPOTS GAMES

This cheerfully illustrated therapeutic tool for parents, teachers, and mental health professionals is designed to engage children of all ages.The deck contains 35 cards especially effective in helping children identify, process and work through a variety of issues, including changes within the family, trauma, grief, anger, depression, anxiety and fears. It's also available in Spanish. This product was named one of Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products 2009. 10/20/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Selection by 5º DIMENSION INTERNATIONAL

Selection is the company's most popular game and can be played with 1 to 7 players. Players have to select hands that match the categories on the playing sheet. The game takes about 25 minutes to play. 9/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Einstein Playing Card Game by 5º DIMENSION INTERNATIONAL

This educational card game is great for teens. Launch date: 2009. 9/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

5D Playing Cards by 5º DIMENSION INTERNATIONAL

This card deck sports a new suit: stars. Each of the five suits also has its own distinct color. Also, the #1 makes an appearance for the first time in a card deck, which makes it easier for kids to learn to play. However, the aces haven't been excluded. Finally, a new princess card joins the royal family, to make the deck more appealing to girls. Five jokers brings the total number of cards in the deck to 80. All of the traditional card games can be played with this deck, but the increased number of cards allows a greater number of players to join the fun. 9/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

2-Player Perpetual Commotion® by GOLDBRICK GAMES

2-Player Perpetual Commotion is the original Perpetual Commotion specially designed for two-player speed and excitement. Play as many cards as you can into a center Arena to earn points. Gain extra points by being the first to empty your Feeders pile—but watch out! A single roll of the eight-sided die can change your score. 6/17/2009 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Patchwork™ by KNIGHTWEAVER GAMES LLC

Patchwork is a fast-paced logic game for two to five players designed to build logic, memory and patterning skills in a fun setting. Players trade colorful, two-sided cards between elegant wood racks to create sets, or steal them from each other. Game play takes 20 to 30 minutes. "The game employs a totally unique game mechanic that is easy to learn, fun to play and teach[es] logic, memory and sequencing skills," Daniel Weaver, founder of Knightweaver Games, told TDmonthly. This product has received the following awards: 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Products; 2009 Seal of Excellence for Kid's Strategy Game from Creative Child Magazine; and 2009 Outstanding Products iParenting Media Award. Launch date: January 29, 2009.
— "It is an engaging game that encourages player to think logically while trading card with other players.  You have to use logic, memory and create pattern sets to win the game," said Angel Stahl of Angel's Toy Barn in Greensburg, Pa., who especially liked this game at the 2009 ASTRA Marketplace. 5/19/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baskards by ROLO GAME

Now kids can play basketball in the house without knocking down the lamps. The Baskards card game has penalties and points, just like a real basketball game. 4/14/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Super Circles by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

Players race to play all their cards by matching colored rings on the previously played card. Quick minds and fast fingers will triumph. The game "challenges your visual interpretation skills," Leah Osterhaus, VP of marketing for Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 15, 2009. 3/31/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

7 Ate 9 by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

Players add or subtract 1, 2 or 3 to the number on the top card of the pile to determine if they have a card that can be played next. It sounds simple, but with everyone playing simultaneously, the options are constantly changing. The first player out of cards wins. The game is for two to four players and offers "quick, easy and fun mental math practice," Leah Osterhaus, VP of marketing for Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 15, 2009. 3/31/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Run Wild by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

Players race to get rid of the cards in their hands by creating sets and runs in the middle of the table. Don’t have the right cards? No problem — grab from a set or run already on the table, or play your cards on any existing set or run. It's "the fastest Rummy game available," Leah Osterhaus, VP of marketing for Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 15, 2009. 3/23/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

This Big!™ by GAMEWRIGHT

Get hooked on this card game of big fish and even bigger fish tales. Cast a lure card from your tackle box, then pick from your opponents' cards in hopes of landing the big one. Will you be able to see through their bluffs or will you get stuck with a soggy old boot? Reel in the most fish and you're the master angler. But catch only junk and you'll be left telling a story about the one that got away. Launch date: March 2009.
— Gamewright games were listed as top sellers by Shana Hack, owner of Moon Rabbit Toys in Santa Fe, N.M., in June 2009. 2/27/2009 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Say Cheese!™ by GAMEWRIGHT

Players race to the photo finish in this dice game that plays out in a flash. They quickly roll their dice to match the characters on the photo booth cards. When a player matches a pair, he or she must shout "Cheese!" and collect the card. Once a player has won all the cards, he or she is picture perfect. "Say Cheese is a fast-paced, unique game that combines dice and cards to create a fun and playful enviornment," Michael Masseur, account executive at Aigner/Prensky Marketing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2009. 2/27/2009 (Price: $6.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Too Many Monkeys™ by GAMEWRIGHT

Primo the Monkey was happily asleep until his friends swung by for a surprise pajama party. Help Primo chase away the primate pranksters by flipping and swapping cards in numerical order. Watch out for elephants and giraffes who want to crash in on the fun. And if you're lucky, draw a wild monkey card to clear out the room in one clean sweep. The first player to stop the monkey mayhem and get Primo back to bed wins. Game includes 55 cards and instructions. Launch date: March 2009. 2/27/2009 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ONEXENO by PENROSE PRESS

ONEXENO is a edge-matching card game with 70 unique cards (per deck) representing the complete set of TriHadamard kernels. The basic game may be played by 2 to 7 players, ages 7 and up. Players make points by arranging rows of edge-matching cards. When a row of five cards is complete, the player takes the points indicated on the face of the card. This simple rule leads to exceptional complexity and engaging strategic play. 2/10/2009 (Price: $19.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Family Talk and Grandparent Talk — Double Deck Tin by AROUND THE TABLE®

Two of Around the Table's award winning games in one tin. Family Talk and Grandparent Talk cards,  each with 100 cards per deck, connect generations through fun and diverse conversations.  Available March 2009. 2/3/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sushi ROLL!! by MINDTWISTER USA

In this fast-paced card and dice game for the whole family, players take turns as the sushi chef by rolling four sushi dice. Other players then race to match sushi cards in their hand to the sushi that was rolled. The first to do so says "Order up!" and lays down his or her cards. Whoever gets the most sushi cards by the end of the game wins. Players can use Wild Wasabi to help, but must beware the dreaded Stinky Sushi card. "It is easy to play, and the whimsical theme keeps you coming back for another hand," Mike Richie, game developer for Mindtwister USA, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2009. 1/23/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LOL! by SLANGUAGE GAMEZ

LOL! (which stands for Laugh Out Loud!) is a new, fresh and exciting game of Internet lingo that involves acronyms, shorthand and Web slang used in chat rooms, email and text and instant messaging. The goal is to be the first to yell out "'LOL!'" to give the answer to the net lingo. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 1/23/2009 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Teen Talk by AROUND THE TABLE®

Created by teens, for teens, this set of 50 diverse questions is sure to spark some colorful conversations. The cool carabiner clip attaches to backpacks, sports bags and overnight bags. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 1/9/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Camp Talk by AROUND THE TABLE®

Designed for kids heading off to camp or for family camping trips, this fun game was created for kids, by kids.  It’s also a good way for kids to get to know new friends at camp. The handy flashlight and compass allow you to navigate your way back to your campsites or cabin for some fun, late night conversations.  Great around the campfire too. It's "perfect for kids going away to summer camp. This product was requested by specialty retailers," Owner Beth Daniels of Around the Table told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 1/9/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Buddy Talk by AROUND THE TABLE®

Created by kids, for kids, Buddy Talk is a fun way to get friends talking. Children can find out a ton about their friends at the bus stop, during recess or at a sleepover. They just draw a card, read one of the 50 cool questions, and let the fun begin. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 1/9/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Onionhead® Deck of Cards - The ABC's of finding your feelings by ONIONHEAD & COMPANY

This deck of cards includes 26 positive Onionhead® feeling cards - one for every letter of the alphabet and their 26 opposites. Includes 5 great games. 1 million ways to play with Onionhead®, limited only by one's imagination. With these games, Onionhead® encourages creativity, communication, social and emotional development, healthy expression, problem solving and reading skills. Children are provided with a fun, fast and easy way to find their feelings and learn what to do with them. 12/24/2008 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Grandparent Talk by AROUND THE TABLE®

“Grandpa, what kinds of pets did you have?” Uncover family stories that haven’t been shared in years or generations! Simply pick a card, ask the question and watch your family history unfold. This game keeps family history alive with diverse topics that allow grandkids and grandparents to discover more about each other through conversation. 7/16/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Web Cardz - Ben 10: Alien Force by SNAP TV INC.

This game can be played on a table top or online. In the game, kids play as their favorite Ben 10 character. Two players link interlocking hexagon shaped cards to build their own battle matrix. Player pawns are used to move across the battle matrix while using the attributes of cards to attack their opponents. The first player to eliminate all of his competitor’s cards wins the game. Kids can use the USB and secret pass code to unlock an online version of the game and challenge other kids anywhere in the world. They can participate in live action tournaments, leader boards, contests and much more. The game includes a Ben 10 action figure, 33 interlocking Hexagon shaped cards, USB plug and secret code to unlock the online world. 7/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Xeko Mission: Indonesia by MATTER GROUP LLC

In this third Xeko mission, two players must work to protect the islands of Indonesia. Along the way, via cards featuring animals with endangered, rare and common status, they will meet creatures unique to that region of the earth. The crate packaging, made of sustainably farmed pine wood from New Zealand, holds 41 cards, a playmat/eco-map, giant learn-to-play cards and two limited-edition sketch cards. Launch date: September 2007. 6/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Family Talk by AROUND THE TABLE®

Each deck of 100 cards is attached to a carabineer clip for easy transport. Simply pick a card, ask the question and get a surprising glimpse into the hearts and minds of family members. Questions such as “What was dinnertime like when you were young?” offer players a surprising glimpse into the hearts and minds of family members. Diverse topics reveal surprising answers, even from hard-to-talk-to teens. 6/16/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hay is for Horses™ by THE WEEKEND FARMER CO.

Hay is for Horses™ is a fast paced card game that is sure to be an instant classic in any home. This first installment from the Do Your Chores Series™ makes players responsible for feeding horses and cleaning their stalls. Do it faster than your neighbor and the horse cards are yours. The player who claims the most cards wins. With Hay is for Horses™ doing your chores is always FUN! Ages 6 and Up. For 2 Players. 5/23/2008 (Price: $13.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fix the Fence™ by THE WEEKEND FARMER CO.

Fix the Fence™ is a fun and challenging memory game. Players flip cards over to reveal the hidden fencing supplies. Look for matching fence posts or wire cards to help mend a section of downed fence. Find a match and place it on your mat. If you cannot use the card turn it face down and remember its location. If you can’t…then the other players will. Watch out for broken fence cards. Be the first player to fill your mat and Fix the Fence™. 5/23/2008 (Price: $13.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Math Maze Mastery Set by MATH MAZE USA

This game allows learners to master positive and negative integers, fractions and whole numbers. The game apparatus includes a six-sided hex rod called a Mathematics Function Bar. One side indicates addition, the second subtraction, the third multiplication, the fourth division, and the fifth and sixth player's choice. The bar is used in conjunction with two sets of cards, Red Factor and Green Player, which are numbered 1 through 10. Players take turns creating and solving math problems using multiple operations, trying to get rid of their cards before their opponents do. Launch date: March 1, 2008. 2/29/2008 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Math Maze Starter Set by MATH MAZE USA

Math Maze makes learning fun for the whole family by providing a platform to practice multiple skills and strategies in an exciting gaming environment. Kids can play by themselves or with their parents or friends. The cards are printed in both Spanish and English, and the Starter Game helps learners master the basic mathematical operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers. Math Maze "is a fast-moving, fun game that takes the win or lose theme out of play. It allows family and class members to help each other learn," R.C. Glymph of Math Maze USA told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 1, 2008. 2/29/2008 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Backseat Drawing by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

In this "hysterical game of sketchy directions, two teams (anywhere from four to 10 players) race each other to identify sketches drawn by their teammates. The catch is, the artists themselves aren't aware of what they're drawing — the sketching instructions are being given to them by another team member. Playing time is 20 to 30 minutes.

Past Videos: Toy Fair 2008 2/17/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Numbers League: Adventures in Addiplication by BENT CASTLE WORKSHOPS

Numbers League is a 30-minute game that offers "adventures in addiplication," leaving it up to two to four players to capture the villains on the streets on Infinity City. They do so by building superheroes out of cards and practicing math skills while they're at it. The superhero card numbers added together, for example, determine which villain can be captured. The cards are bright and have comic-book appeal. 2/17/2008 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Goosie Cards® by GOOSIE CARDS

Each flashcard can be customized with personal photos and text to fit the needs of each specific child, making it a powerful teaching tool for autistic children. The innovative flash cards teach children about the world around them through their personal photos. This item, made in the U.S., is recommended for children ages 3 months and up. “Goosie Cards are the first and only custom flash cards on the market!” Goosie LLC Founder and CEO Jennifer Marchetti told TDmonthly. This product received a 2008 Product of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine, a 2008 Baby Planners Seal of Approval and a 2008 Family Review Center Editors' Choice Award. Launch date: May 2007. 11/21/2007 (Price: $34.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WordTeasers: College Prep Edition™ by ELM EDUCATION MARKETING LLC

Teens can challenge their friends and family to “supersize their vocabulary” with challenging WordTeasers — an interactive vocabulary game that is both funny and thought-provoking. It can help high school students get ready for the SAT and other college entrance exams…and learn new words at the same time. This educational game includes 144 WordTeaser Challenge Cards and is designed to get players talking, laughing and thinking as they learn. Launch date: March 2007. 7/16/2007 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WordTeasers: Idioms™ by ELM EDUCATION MARKETING LLC

WordTeasers: Idioms challenges kids, their friends and their families to answer funny or provocative questions involving everyday idioms (an expression whose meaning can’t be determined by the words themselves). The 150 challenge cards are easy enough for young players and sophisticated enough for adults. How many can play? The more the merrier. This educational game is designed to get everyone talking, laughing and thinking while improving their language arts skills. Launch date: September 15, 2007. 7/16/2007 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sixteen by ALPINE GAMES

This two-player, high-quality card game offers head-to-head fun as players take calculated risks to win sets by forcing their opponent to "bust." Yet, players must also play their cards defensively at the right time, or the tables will turn. The player who wins the most sets wins the game. Sixteen is easy to learn, while cribbage-like counting and a distinctive combination of cards yield high strategy and replay value. Playing time is about 15 minutes. Sixteen won the Dr. Toy 2007 Best Products Award, the Major Fun Family Award and the Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence Award. MSRP: $6.99 to $9.99. Launch date: July 2007. 7/13/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SCUM, the Card Game by 4J ENTERPRISES LLC

Nothing feels better than sending someone to the depths of Scum. In this exciting, versatile and family-friendly card game, players of all ages battle their way from SCUMville to the Presidency, pitting their skills against one another each round. After each round, players change seats ranging from SCUM and Next-to-Scum, to Middle Class, Vice-President and finally President. The first to reach a predetermined point total wins the game. “This game is fast-paced and fun for small or large groups, all ages, and is a well-known game,” a representative of 4J Enterprises told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2006. 4/18/2007 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mimic: Safari Edition by FUNMAKER GAMES

This quick card game features unique mechanics, colorful cards and a simple goal: Two to three players must get rid of their allotment of cubes before their opponent does. In the process, participants utilize power cards, cleverness and good timing to place their Mimic cards onto the arena of play, building sets that can work to their advantage. Game play takes 20 to 30 minutes. “[The] sets are not static, but twist, turn and can be reused throughout the game as players become adapt at manipulating the arena of play. This mechanic makes Mimic a wonderfully strategic and fun game to play for all ages,” Game Designer Douglas Cook told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2006. 3/27/2007 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Marriage Material by ZIPWHAA INC.

In this non-collectible card game of matrimonial evasion, the only way to win is to remain blissfully single. Players use lame excuses to pass ridiculous commitments on to other players and avoid being labeled as “the marrying type.” This fast-play game of 20 to 25 minutes is easy to learn and fun for anyone who has ever dated. Marriage Material “easily spans multiple generations of players due to its funny and relevant content. … [It] is one of the few games that pokes fun at the dating culture and in a non-offensive way.  The game is great at parties, as wedding favor gifts, or for that potential son or daughter-in-law,” Vice President Donald Moffett of Zipwhaa told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2004. 3/27/2007 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

High School Drama! by SHIFTING SKIES GAMES

In this hilarious card game, each participant plays a high-school student trying to get his or her clique to take over the school. Players can hook up with other students, spread vicious rumors about their rivals and forge fake bonds. They can earn yearbook signatures by going to special events or receive student standouts such as cutest couple and most artistic. Players start as freshmen, but the one with the most yearbook signatures at the end of graduation wins. High School Drama! “was designed to be played in mixed company because guys and girls equally love making fun of the high school experience,” Game Designer Boyan Radakovich told TDmonthly, also noting that the satirical game is popular with tween girls. Launch date: May-June 2007. 3/27/2007 (Price: $22.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Great Chili Cookoff by JOLLY ROGER GAMES

In this trick-taking card game by Dan Baden, two to seven players seek to finish secret recipes by capturing tricks (ingredients) played by other players. The catch is, sometimes players have to take ingredients they don’t need, which can set off a chain reaction that destroys everyone’s secret recipes. Play takes about 30 minutes. 3/22/2007

Discombobulation™ by CONTINUUM GAMES INC.

In this fun, fast-paced game, a quick mind, fast reflexes and a good memory will help you stay on top. The goal is to be the first to play all of your cards before someone can discombobulate you with one of 10 distinctive Discombobulation™ challenges. Discombobulation challenges put you head-to-head against other players to compose rhymes, sing popular songs, make lists, mimic others, remember nicknames and much more. Mess up, you draw more cards. 3/21/2007 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EqualZ by KARMEL GAMES INC.

This interactive card game for two to six players offers fun for children, parents and teachers, too. In each round, players try to produce multiple arithmetic expressions that equal a randomly selected target number. The game challenges both the mental arithmetic skills and creative abilities of players, as they try to envision how best to combine a collection of numeric cards and operator cards (+ - x ÷) to produce the current target number. An optional buy/sell rule adds an entertaining twist, as players compete to win each round by being first to use up all the cards in their hands. In March 2007, this game received the Award of Excellence and the eChoice Award from The Toy Man, as well as his Seal of Approval. Launch date: March 19, 2007.
— "EqualZ offers a unique way for children to improve their mental arithmetic skills, as a by-product of the fun they have while playing," President Dennis Klein of Karmel Games told TDmonthly. 3/19/2007 (Price: $14.97)

Dancing Dragons by MARGARET WEIS PRODUCTIONS LTD.

In this fast-play card game, dragons are celebrating and the magic is out-of-hand, so it can take time to sort things out. With luck, a swift eye and good teamwork, these dragons will leave the party with the same wings and tail with which they came. The non-collectible, team-based game is for four to eight players. “Children focus on the matching and simple teamwork, while adults like the fast play and the use of signals between partners,” Vice President Jamie Chambers of Margaret Weis Productions told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2006. 2/1/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cineplexity by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

Cineplexity brings movie fans together for delightful movie madness. Each round, players race to name a movie that includes elements from two Cineplexity Cards. The player who’s the first to come up with a title wins a point. With more than 500 cards players will have hundreds of hours of fresh movie fun. 1/4/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nacho Loco by BUFFALO GAMES INC.

Nacho Loco is a spicy, new strategy game with triangular cards. The object of the game is to acquire points by getting rid of all your cards while blocking opponents from doing the same. Opponents place three-sided triangular cards on the table or in the “playfield” by matching colors. This creates dazzling, but tactical geometric patterns and shapes. Along the way, action cards, including “Skip Next,” “Opponent Draws Three,” and “Go Again,” together with blocking “Close-out” cards, keep the action fast paced and intuitive. Nacho Loco is for two to six players. This product received a 2007 Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center. Launch date: February 2007.
— "My favorite attribute of this game is that many players can participate and all my children can play together, despite differences in age and skill level (14, 11, 8 and 7)," reported Homeschoolers' Roundtable reviewer Teresa Wilson. " I also like it because the playing field is ever changing. I think this makes a great party game and perfect for sleepovers." Four out of five Roundtable reviewers awarded the game a perfect "5 stars." 12/20/2006 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Amazing Places: National Parks by BIRDCAGE PRESS

Discover 52 amazing national parks as you play dozens of card games. Collect canyons, mountains, caves, deserts, and other amazing places as you play "Go Fish" and read fun park facts on each card. Or use this complete 52-card deck to play all your favorite card games. Launch Date: February 2007.  12/11/2006 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Xeko Pals by MATTER GROUP LLC

Hairy is the star of Xeko Mission: Madagascar, the award-winning animal trading card game. This 5" hairy-eared dwarf lemur from Madagascar is made from earth-friendly organic cotton and soy-based fabric, features an 8" tail, and is roughly the size of a real hairy-eared dwarf lemur, one of the most endangered lemurs in the world. The Xeko Pals line of quality plush toys is designed to delight toy lovers while raising awareness of endangered species and raising money for global conservation efforts. Hairy is “the ‘green’ gift of the year!” Mark Gross, director of marketing for Matter Group, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 12, 2007. 12/8/2006 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

You've Been Sentenced! by McNEILL DESIGNS FOR BRIGHTER MINDS LLC

Using a deck of cards containing conjugations of funny words, famous names, places and wild cards, players make grammatically correct, justifiable sentences. They then read these aloud and explain their meaning to the jury (other players). The jury votes on whether the sentence and justification stand and then scores. The 540 cards, with more than 2,500 words, insure billions of possible sentences and laughs. “This is truly the first patented game in history to turn language into a seriously hilarious game,” Chairman Don McNeill of McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds told TDmonthly. The game received the 2006 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal and the iParenting Media “HOT” Award, and was a winner of the FAO Schwarz Inventors Toy Audition. Launch date: May 5, 2005. Read Review 10/25/2006 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bella Sara by HIDDEN CITY GAMES

Bella Sara is a new collectible/trading card game targeted for girls. Each blister-packed card pack contains five horse cards, with a total of 45 images in the first Bella Sara card set. Horse cards will show an image of a horse, with a brief, uplifting saying under the image, such as “Beauty Comes from Within”. Four of the horses in the first set will be "iconic" characters, for which foil versions will be produced. A rarity scheme will be adopted by Hidden City for the U.S. release. There also will be a corresponding Bella Sara Web site, where girls will be able to nurture their virtual horses, play games and explore the virtual world. Launch date: Fall 2006. 8/14/2006 (Price: $1.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DreamBlade – Booster Set by WIZARDS OF THE COAST

Wizards of the Coast, developer of the pop culture icons Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, have come up with another new game: Dreamblade. Players act as psychic Dream Lords and summon their creatures to war in the dreamscape. Booster sets contain seven figures. There are a total of 96 miniatures in the first line. 8/14/2006 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DreamBlade — Starter Set by WIZARDS OF THE COAST

Wizards of the Coast, developer of the pop culture icon Dungeons & Dragons and the world’s first Trading Card Game (TCG) Magic: The Gathering, launches it next big game: Dreamblade. “Dreamblade players take on the role of powerful psychic Dream Lords, summoning creatures to do battle in the dreamscape,” said lead Dreamblade designer Jonathan Tweet. “Since the dreamscape encompasses all of humanity’s hopes and fears, Dreamblade miniatures can be futuristic, scary, bizarre or steeped in mythology.” The Starter Set contains 16 random miniatures, dreamscape map, 9 dice, rulebook and check list. There are a total of 96 miniatures in the first line. (See Review) 8/14/2006 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Xeko Mission: Costa Rica by MATTER GROUP LLC

Costa Rica is the setting for the second Xeko adventure. Meet the fearsome jaguar, the intelligent bottle-nosed dolphin and some of the most amazing birds, turtles and frogs in Mission: Costa Rica. 6/13/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

QBee Cards by GAMEWARE PUBLISHERS

There are ten dicey card games in one package for endless entertainment and enjoyment for all ages. With Gameware Publishers games, you get all the classics such as Spades, Hearts, Gin and Poker — with a dicey twist. The prototype debuted at the American International Toy Fair 2006. QBee Cards were launched in mid-July 2006. 4/21/2006 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Anachronism by TRIKING GAMES

The first Anachronism set introduces some of the greatest Japanese, Norse, Greek and Roman warriors, and the weapons, armor and other cards to support them. With every pack historically accurate and ready to play right out of the pack, you can clash steel with your friends right away. You can also mix and match cultures. Find the right match to slay your foes and emerge victorious. Anachronism takes learning to new heights. Students develop skills as they interact in this lightning-fast card game using historical figures from the great cultures of the world. 4/20/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Uglydoll Card Game by GAMEWRIGHT

Join OX, Wedgehead and the rest of the Uglydolls in their first ever fast-action card game. Turn over cards until you spot three matching Uglys. Then race like an Ice-Bat out of Heck to grab a match before they all get snatched. Claim the most cards and you claim the game. Winning isn't always pretty, but it's always fun. “Players love how this game gets your blood pressure going in a very silly environment,” Jason Schneider of Gamewright told TDmonthly. It received the 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. 4/12/2006 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flail and Wail by GOTTA LAFF GAMES INC.

Who knew you could learn rhythm while laughing? New Flail and Wail offers musical laughs and more. Best of all, players who might think they can't keep a beat, let alone keep up, will have a riot clapping along, shouting with the song, waving, pointing and, well, Flailing. 3/28/2006 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Xeko Mission: Madagascar by MATTER GROUP LLC

This unique two-player card game teaches kids about endangered species and environments. Game play is set up as though all events take place in a mystical world, yet the world described is that of Earth. Players compete to collect cards with different skills and helpful animals and tools on them. Turf Wars occur wherein they must defend the Xeko-system they've created with the cards they've collected. The set includes 50 cards. “Xeko is more fun than other card games because the heroes of the game are the real animals of earth’s wildest habitats,” Mark Gross of Matter Group told TDmonthly. “Xeko fans know all kinds of cool facts, like which African frogs ooze poison and the name of the world’s smallest primate.”  3/28/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Killer Bunnies Violet Booster by PLAYROOM ENTERTAINMENT

Killer Bunnies is a fast-paced, action-filled card game, in which players must try to keep as many Bunnies alive as possible, while eliminating opponents' Bunnies. The problem: Opponents are armed with weapons and will stop at nothing to keep players from winning the game, which can get dreadfully vengeful, horribly nasty, hilariously messy and just plain fun. Killer Bunnies are back again and sporting new Specialty Bunnies, which make taking double turns a snap. The Violet Booster Deck adds another 55 cards to an existing set, plus a clear 20-sided die. 3/27/2006 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Are You Phrazy? The Original by GOTTA LAFF GAMES INC.

The fledgling company’s first game, AreYou Phrazy?, is a hit with tweens, grandparents and all those ages in the middle. It has already garnered a Certificate of Excellence from Creative Child Magazine and a Family Approved rating from The Dove Foundation. For 4 to 12 players, this game challenges players to use their phrase cards to hold a complete conversation until someone ends the chat with a stop card such as, "Talk to the hand." The player who goes out first wins. 11/28/2005 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rooster Booster by PIATNIK OF AMERICA

Rooster Booster is a fun game of bluff with cards. Each of the roosters wants to sit on top of the ladder. However, there is only room for one on each step; some may lose feathers in the crowd. Stronger and bigger roosters may replace the smaller ones. Only the one who observes the pecking order may win the race! Or does a small, clever young rooster succeed in sneaking up the ladder and gain valuable points? Contains: one game board, 100 rooster cards of different values, 30 wooden rooster playing pieces (six each in five different colors), 100 chips (20 each in five different colors) and instructions. It's designed for three to five players. 11/14/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ketch Up by PIATNIK OF AMERICA

The game for fun lovers and quick thinkers! The deck of 106 cards is divided evenly among the players to make up the face down decks they draw from. Players keep 3 cards in their hands and use their cards to start piles in the center of the table. The object is to collect as many complete sets of cards as possible. The game can be played by 2-5 players and includes 106 cards. 11/10/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

'Bouta Face by GRAPE GAMES

‘Bouta Face is the first ever card game to use both sides of the cards on every play of the game. The unique deck has NO fronts, NO backs, NO numbers and NO suits, just 11 wildly entertaining faces that elicit laughter and challenge the memory.  The all-new ‘Bouta Face includes solitaire play, a beginner’s version for newcomers to double-sided card play and the original advanced version for the those who relish the most “enterbraining” challenge. The object of each game is quite simple; win the most cards by making the most matches. Players win matches by correctly recalling which of their face-down cards match an opponent’s face-up cards. Although remembering one face-down card might prove easy for some the competition intensifies as players do their best to keep track of two, six or more face-down cards over multiple rounds of play. Guess right and you win. Guess wrong and you lose face. 11/8/2005 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

¡OCHO! The Dicey Card Game by GAMEWARE PUBLISHERS

For 2 to 6 players, this unique card game combines the versatility of cards with the excitement of dice. The number 8 is the key to the game, as players compete to get one ¡OCHO! card trick in each of the deck’s three color suits. The first to do so wins a round. The first to earn 88 points wins the game and becomes the ¡OCHO! King or Queen. The game can be played two different ways to guarantee uncomplicated fun for everyone. 11/8/2005 (Price: $8.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Winx Club Circle of Power Starter Tin Set by UPPER DECK ENTERTAINMENT

Bloom and her friends are the stars of the most exciting new girls´ adventure ever. The Winx are beautiful, bewitching teen girls with a passion for fashion and a flair for magic! Children can share the fun and excitement by collecting Winx Club game cards to exchange and play with their friends! In the game, they´ll work together with their friends to defeat the Witches in a secret midnight battle. The tin box includes 2 magical 30-card decks, two Sun rings featuring Bloom and Stella, one play mat, one Witches die, one score card, one Cloud Tower card, and one rule sheet. 11/1/2005 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Collectible Tins by UPPER DECK ENTERTAINMENT

Duelists can now stack their decks with a collection of booster packs designed to increase complexity and power during Dueling matches. Each unique tin offers an assortment of the game´s top-selling booster packs, which include Dark Beginning 1, Dark Revelation 1, Soul of the Duelist, The Lost Millennium, and Flaming Eternity. 11/1/2005 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Princess 3 in 1 Card Games by DISNEY EDITIONS

The various princesses from Disney´s classic animated movies are the stars of these classic card games. Packaged in a sparkling purple tin, Snow White, Jasmine, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel and others populate the decks for Go Fish, Old Maid, and Crazy 8s. The jumbo-sized cards make it easier for kids to play. 10/10/2005 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Create Your Own Board Game by PIATNIK OF AMERICA

This game includes just about everything needed to create your own game: a blank game board, 110 blank playing cards, four dice, playing chips, four colored pencils and more. Players can create whatever rules they want and draw whatever they like on the game board. It´s part arts and crafts project and part challenge of wits. Players that think they have created a stellar winner can submit it to Piatnik where the game has the chance to be published, if deemed good enough. 9/20/2005 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sleuth by FACE 2 FACE

In this classic game of deduction, the players must try to solve the case of the missing gems through strategic questioning and reasoning. Each game lasts 30-45 minutes, and each new contest brings different clues to be used in solving the mystery again. 9/14/2005 (Price: $18) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pacardy by PATCH PRODUCTS INC.

When two to six players ante up at least a penny on every roll of the dice, the payoff (and fun) can be substantial. That´s the idea behind Pacardy, which gives the players 56 cards and $7.50 in plastic coins and forces them to watch as the pot builds with each roll. This family-friendly game also comes with two dice. THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE; 1/21/09. 9/14/2005 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Harry´s Grand Slam Baseball Game by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

First introduced in 1962, Harry´s puts two opposing players in charge of baseball teams and uses "Strike out," "Double play" and "Home run" cards to simulate an actual baseball game. 9/13/2005 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SET by SET ENTERPRISES INC.

This game of recognition can be fun for an entire family, or just one player. Contestants line up 12 numbered cards of various colors and shapes to try to form as many "sets" of three as possible from the collection, grouping the cards into categories by color, number, etc. The package comes with 81 cards, ensuring an almost unlimited number of playing combinations. This game was mentioned as a top-seller by most retailers interviewed by TDmonthly.
— “It's a really great game, one that we sell day in and day out,” Sally Lesser, owner of Henry Bear’s Park stores in Massachusetts, told TDmonthly in spring 2007. When specialty toy-store owners talk about great-selling card games, Set is always on the list. Thus, it garnered a TDmonthly Classic Toy 2007 award.  
—    Two of 63 retailers mentioned Set when asked about their overall best-selling toy or game in September 2008. Ten of 64 retailers named Set as a best-selling card game in August 2008, and more than 25 percent of 38 retailers said the same in late summer 2009.
— “[Set is] popular mainly because all ages can play it at the same time,” pointed out Greg Bonner, owner of Heights Toy Center in Little Rock, Ark., in summer 2008  “Set is the all-time best-selling game (maybe product) at Pun’s,” said owner Joe Berardoni, Sr., in the fall of 2008. “I own it, my son owns it, and we have it out on display at the counter. It’s a great game for children and adults.”

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Ruckus by FUNSTREET INC.

Ruckus card game is recipient of The National Parenting Center 2005 Seal of Approval, the 2005 Preferred Choice Award and the 2005 iParenting Media Award. Ruckus is an easy-to-learn, quick-play family card game for two to four players. Part of Ruckus’ charm stems from the strange and playful icons on the cards (Monkey-in-a-Bottle, Fish Man, Pig-in-the-Attic, etc.). Players score points by quickly matching cards in their hand to form and steal sets from other players. Each round lasts three to four minutes. Until the final card is played, it´s anybody´s game! “Ruckus takes only a minute to learn, and each hand lasts just a few minutes. Ruckus also moves in almost perpetual motion, with no turn-taking, so everyone’s in on the action from start to finish,” Dan Levy, president of Funstreet, told TDmonthly.
— “It's a fun game because there are no turns. Everyone plays it at the same time,” said Shirley Reilly, owner of Let's Play in Hillsboro, Ore. Games, including this one by Funstreet, are steady sellers at Creative Kids Toy Shop in Columbia, S.C., Owner Melodie Ingwersen told TDmonthly in early spring 2008.
— Retailers enthusiastically recommend Ruckus when talking about card games, which is why it won a TDmonthly Top Seller 2007 award. Eight of 64 retailers named Ruckus as a best-selling card game in August 2008. Planet Toys in Rockland, Maine, sells about 60 per month, reported Manager Shani Watmough.
— “We sell more Ruckus than just about anything,” remarked Ginger Milligan, buyer for Fantasy Island Toys in Fairhope, Ala., in summer 2008. 8/26/2005 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gloom by ATLAS GAMES

In the Gloom card game, the goal is to suffer the greatest tragedies possible before passing on to the well-deserved respite of death. There are horrible but winning mishaps such as Pursued by Poodles or Mocked by Midgets that lower a player’s Self-Worth scores, or happy, but losing events such as marriages. The player with the lowest total Family Value wins. Printed on transparent plastic cards, Gloom features an innovative design by noted role playing game author Keith Baker. Multiple modifier cards can be played on top of the same character card; because the cards are transparent, elements from previously played modifier cards either show through or are obscured by those played above them. You´ve got to see (through) this game to believe it.
— Gloom is a great seller at the Wizard’s Chest in Denver, Colo., said owner Kevin Pohle.
— “It's a darker humored game, but well-adjusted children will understand and enjoy it,” Eric of Gamescape in San Francisco assured TDmonthly Magazine.
— “I have high hopes it will do really well; it’s the first time it’s been available at Christmas,” John Nephew, president of Atlas Games told TDmonthly. “It’s ideal for older kids and teenagers who are at the point of appreciating things morbid and ironic — especially surly teenagers with a Goth bent!” 8/15/2005 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pet Detectives by MORNING STAR GAMES

Players race against other detectives to find the most lost pets. Upon matching the lost and found cards for a pet, they win reward money. When they build up $100, they buy an Action Card, which can either help or hinder them. The player that finds the most lost pets by the end of the game wins. The game includes custom cards so players can include pictures of their own pets in the game. The game can be played by 2 to 10 detectives over an average playing time of 20 to 30 minutes.
 2/24/2005 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]