November 2009 New Specialty Toys — Card Games

What's Wild by GOLIATH GAMES

Collect hands full of herds and caravans over the course of 10 rounds of play and be the player with the least amount of points at the end to win! But be careful…the wild card may change when you least expect it, and you’ll be left to ask, “What’s Wild?!” 11/4/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

A-B-C OY! by DREAM GREEN

A-B-C OY! contains eight surprisingly adaptable word, spelling and alphabet based games for any age or ability level. Players can learn letters backward and forward with ZOOM OY! or speed spell with SLAPSPELL OY!. They can use the blank cards included to make their own foreign alphabet. The deck contains 120 cards, which includes both capital and lower case letters. Instructions are in English, French and Spanish and include comprehensive information for parents and educators. Launch date: 1996. 10/29/2009 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Triplica by FUN Q GAMES, INC.

Players compete by placing cards to line up three in a row of the shape that matches their secret Goal. The first player to score five Goals wins. But beware ... placing a card can help opponents as easily as it can help you. Triplica includes two multi-player games and an addictive solitaire version. "Triplica is a challenging and competitive game based on the very simple idea of making three in a row," Jeanine Calkin, president of Fun Q Games, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Circle Out! Game by CIRCLE OUT GAMES LLC

The Circle Out! game is a game of abstraction and visual memory. Twelve to 16 cards are laid out and players race to find the most circles of the largest size. The “circle” aspect of the game is all abstract. Each card has two features — a top and bottom triangle of different colors. Circles are formed by connecting cards of the same color together: red to red, blue to blue, etc., until the same color connects the chain of cards together at both ends. Bottom Triangles only link to Top Triangles and vice versa. A circle of three linking cards are worth one point, four linked cards are worth two points, and five linked cards are worth three points. 10/22/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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. ( Watch Video) 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. ( Watch Video) 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. ( Watch Video) 10/20/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

TastyTalk Conversation Cards for the Entire Family by U.S. GAMES SYSTEMS, INC.

Why do onions make you cry? Where was the first hamburger served? The TastyTalk deck is full of delectable tidbits about food, with intriguing questions that get conversations cooking. Each deck contains 50 illustrated cards, ideal for family time. "The delightful artwork and open-ended questions make this conversation deck appealing and engaging," Lynn Araujo, communications director of U.S. Games Systems, Inc., told TDmonthly. 10/5/2009 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fantasy Wizard Card Game by U.S. GAMES SYSTEMS, INC.

Wizard apprentices develop their powers of premonition by predicting the exact number of tricks they can win in each round of this enchanting card game. Humans, dwarves, elves and giants compete for power, but none can conquer the all-powerful Wizards. The game includes 60 character cards, a scorepad of truth and a set of instructions. "Building on the worldwide popularity of Wizard, this new card game bridges the markets between traditional family card games and fantasy gamers," Lynn Araujo, communications director for U.S. Games Systems, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2009. 10/5/2009 (Price: $9.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Legend of the Five Rings Imperial Gift expansion by ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.

In Legend of the Five Rings, storyline is more than just a backdrop on which to do battle. Players choose what “clan” they will play as. Outside the game, clan members network with each other, and help each other out. The free release of Imperial Gift is a way to not only thank players for their support over the years, but to deepen the bonds between players. 9/30/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magic: The Gathering “Zendikar” by WIZARDS OF THE COAST

Wizards of the Coast calls Magic the biggest of the collectible card games. With millions of players in tournament and casual play, there is a strong market for all new releases. Zendikar features new Planeswalkers, a relatively new type of card with game-changing powers. One new Planeswalker is Nissa Revane, who came to fame in the Xbox Live Arcade game “Duels of the Planeswalkers.” Fifteen-card booster packs are listing at $3.99. Intro packs, consisting of a 40-card deck, 1 premium card, 1 booster, a learn-to-play insert and a strategy insert, are $12.29. Fat Packs, made up of eight booster packs, a card box, player's guide, learn-to-play insert, land pack, and an excerpt from the upcoming “Path of the Planeswalker” graphic novel, are $34.99. Launch date: October 2, 2009. 9/30/2009 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kwizniac™ The Trivia Countdown Game by THE BRAND CAFE / KWIZNIAC

Kwizniac is a trivia countdown game designed to test your knowledge under pressure. The object of the game is for players to accumulate as many points as possible by correctly answering as many trivia questions as possible. Because Kwizniac consists of only cards and the players’ brain power, it can be played everywhere and at any time. Kwizniac can be played with just two people or a whole group. 9/16/2009 [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. ( Watch Video) 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. ( Watch Video) 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. ( Watch Video) 9/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Frog Juice by GAMEWRIGHT

In this game for two to four players, participants aim to gain cards by matching or adding cards from their hand to equal the number on another card, then adding up the ingredients and measuring the powers indicated to earn the most points. Playing time is about 20 minutes.
—  Shana Hack, owner of Moon Rabbit Toys in Santa Fe, N.M., told TDmonthly in early September 2009 that her store sells about 25 Frog Juice games per month.
— Ten of 38 retailers named something by Gamewright when asked about best-selling card games. 9/8/2009 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scrabble Slam Card Game by HASBRO INC.

In this fast-paced word game, two to four players race to alter the present four-letter word and be the first to get rid of their cards for the win.
— Scrabble Slam is the best-selling card game at The Toy Store in Highlands, N.C., where it sells 36 units per month, Owner Michelle Bears told TDmonthly in August 2009. “One person has it, and it spreads,” she said. 9/8/2009 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pokémon Trading Card Game – Platinum Supreme Victors by POKEMON USA

This collection of trading cards takes players right to battle, with dragon-type Pokémon, including Rayquaza and Charizard, along with new characters and Pokémon SP. The collection, which includes special, photographed clay designs of characters as well as some Shiny cards with unique numbering, features more than 150 cards in various packs.
—  Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats in Montclair, N.J., sells about three dozen Pokemon card packs per month, Owner Jeanette Lauture told TDmonthly in August 2009. 9/8/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magic: The Gathering Card Game – Conflux Booster Pack by WIZARDS OF THE COAST

The five shards of Alara meet conflict in Conflux, where Bant Knights battle Naya Behemoths and displaced vampires add to the havoc. Conflux features 145 expansion cards and is available in intro and fat packs as well as boosters.
—    In late summer 2009, three of 38 retailers named Magic as their best-selling card game. Fifteen of the top 25 card games at Toy City in Keene, N.H., are Magic units, Owner Steve Levy told TDmonthly in August 2009, at which time his store had sold 850 Conflux boosters for the year.
—    Mike Lane, manager of Hobbytown in Cumming, Ga., told TDmonthly in late summer 2009 that his store attracts up to 25 kids for Friday night Magic tournaments. He cited sales of about 50 packs of month of Magic: The Gathering cards. 9/8/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bailout! The Card Game by LIBERTY STREET GAMES

The goal of Bailout! The Card Game, is to save your bank from total liquidation by acquiring a bailout from Bailout Bank. Naturally, only the most intimidating, ambitious and shrewd players are up for the challenge. Bailout The Card Game does not leave anything to chance! Like its counterpart Bailout The Game, quick thinking and calculated decision making are required to win the game and get a bailout! 9/2/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The BFF Box of Questions by THE BOX GIRLS

With 52 questions, this game is designed to let players know how well they you know their BFF, and how well their best friend knows them. Launch date: September 15, 2009. 8/28/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

State Fab Facts Fast! Card Game by GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL

Kids can learn state facts fast in this card game that's available for 11 states: California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Six fun ways to play include matching, trivia, and rummy-style games. The card facts and graphics include more than 40 state facts including state map, symbols, trivia, spelling and true-or-false. Launch date: January 2008. 8/19/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cross Cribb by MAYNARDS

CrossCribb® is the award winning, exciting strategy game that takes the traditional favorite, cribbage, and multiplies the fun times five. CrossCribb uses conventional cribbage scoring rules as you try to build five high scoring cribbage hands while simultaneously sabotaging your opponents' hands. It's easy to learn, but difficult to master. 8/18/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magic the Gathering Card Game - Classic 6th Edition 2-Player Starter Set Deck by WIZARDS OF THE COAST

Intended to bridge the gap between entry level and advanced game play in the extensive Magic the Gathering trading card game system, the Classic two-player game is comprised of 350 cards from a wide variety of the line’s various expansions. 
— Two of 49 retailers surveyed in July 2009 told TDmonthly Magic the Gathering is their top-selling collectible toy line. 8/18/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]