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Color Fever by LMD GAMES
Color Fever by LMD GAMES

Color Fever is a family game for players 8 and up. It is a tile placement point scoring game that plays well for 2, 3 or 4 players. Each player has his/her own board to build points from tiles selected. This game is a combination of strategy and luck. "The best part about Color Fever is that it doesn't matter whether there are 2, 3 or 4 players. Everyone plays on the same dice roll so there is no waiting around for your turn. This keeps the game moving and each player can root every time the dice is rolled," Derek Chinn, owner of LMD Enterprises, told TDmonthly. 5/27/2011 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Recall by LMD GAMES
Recall by LMD GAMES

Recall is an educational memory game. People will be surprised on how much they will remember when playing this game. RECALL teaches people how to retain information for a period of time instead of just short term. This product is good for kids, teens, adults and seniors. Recall will remove the intimidating factor in terms of memory. "There are some memory games out there where you practice memory but you don't really learn from it. RECALL is an educational game where your ability to recall will be taken to another level. Good practice for one player, great for cooperative play," Derek Chinn, owner of LMD Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2011. 5/27/2011 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dominion: Cornucopia by RIO GRANDE GAMES
Dominion: Cornucopia by RIO GRANDE GAMES

The peasants have spent a hard week scything hay in the fields, but tonight the festivities begin, starting with a sumptuous banquet of roast hay. Then, the annual nose-stealing competition. Then you have two jesters, one who always lies, one who always tells the truth, both hilariously. This celebration will truly have something for everyone.This is the 5th addition to the game of Dominion. It adds 13 new Kingdom cards to Dominion, plus 5 unique cards. The central theme is variety; there are cards that reward you for having a variety of cards in your deck, in your hand, and in play, as well cards that help you get that variety. 5/24/2011 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Walking Dead Board Game by Z-MAN GAMES, INC.
The Walking Dead Board Game by Z-MAN GAMES, INC.

Based on the popular comic book, The Walking Dead Board Game gives fans the opportunity to play Rick, Shane, Andrea, and other "The Walking Dead" characters as they deal with zombies, collect supplies and pick up the pieces of their lives. For 1-6 players. Launch date: Summer 2011. 5/18/2011 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Steam™ Map Expansion #1 by MAYFAIR
Steam™ Map Expansion #1 by MAYFAIR

The first of Mayfair’s expansions to Steam, this set offers three tracks in the same pack. One side has a map of the Mid-Atlantic United States. The other side has two maps: Belgium & Luxembourg and the Brussels Metro. These boards are sure to challenge Steams players with their region-specific rules and challenging topography. Details on the three maps included — Belgium & Luxembourg: An Expansion for 2 Players, Build an Importing Empire. Brussels Metro: An Expansion for 3 Players, Develop Intercity Transit. Mid-Atlantic US: An Expansion for 3-7 Players, Railroad Empires in the Civil War Era. Also Included: An Extra Steam Tile Sheet. NOTE: Requires ownership of MFG4551 Steam™ to play. 5/6/2011 (Price: $24.00)

Fun on the Run Battleship by HASBRO INC.
Fun on the Run Battleship by HASBRO INC.

It's the compact version of the classic naval combat game for plenty of fun on the run. Players keep track of hits and misses, and sink all of their enemy's ships to win the game. All of the pieces fit inside the case, making it easy to travel with.
— Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Center Toys in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly in an April 2012 survey about travel toys that their best seller is Fun on the Run Battleship. They sold "18 this month," he said. 5/2/2011 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Team Dragonfly by FAMILY PASTIMES
Team Dragonfly by FAMILY PASTIMES

Some people don’t realize that the dragonfly is a friend. It eats up a lot of mosquitoes in the summer. In this cooperative board game, one to four players maneuver the dragonflies to catch as many mosquitoes as they can. Cooperative games teach kids to work together to achieve a goal. 4/29/2011 (Price: $13.79) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hoot Owl Hoot! by PEACEABLE KINGDOM
Hoot Owl Hoot! by PEACEABLE KINGDOM

This game is easy enough for first time game players and the game can be made infinitely more challenging simply by adding more owl tokens into the game. This allows the game to age with the child or for older kids (or even adults) to play with younger kids. Like in Candyland, kids practice color recognition and moving tokens. Unlike Candyland, Hoot Owl Hoot is a cooperative game, meaning all players are playing for the same outcome together. A cooperative game eliminates stress, builds self-esteem, and teaches kids that playing together can be fun. Kids learn to work together, they share in the game play, and they practice cooperation. The object of the game is move all the owls from start to the nest before the sun rises. Players take turns, but work together. Launch date: May 2011.
Awards: A Dr. Toy Best Green Product for 2011; 2011 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award; 2011 Parents’ Choice Major Fun Award; 2011 Disney FamilyFun magazine Toy of the Year (T.O.Y) Award.
— As of 05/23/2011 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Teaches kids to work together; difficulty can be increased as players get better; eco-friendly. (Watch the Hoot Owl Hoot! Video Watch Video) 4/27/2011 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Reading Roundup! by EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.
Reading Roundup! by EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.

This game is set up as a reading race through the southwest. Players pick their cards, gallop around the board to round up all their words, and must giddy up home before the other players to win. Game features the top 25 building block words. Includes game board (16.5"W x 16.5"H), 50 word cards, and 4 game pieces. For 2-4 players. 4/25/2011 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Non-Trivial Quest by NON-TRIVIAL QUEST LLC
Non-Trivial Quest by NON-TRIVIAL QUEST LLC

Non-Trivial Quest challenges players by asking questions about all the things they need to know for real life- it's trivia that isn't trivial. For instance, what does one do with a computer one no longer needs? The cards have the question and provide the answer. Aimed at families and friendly groups, Non-Trivial Quest is educational and helps stimulate conversation. The first person to get to the finish line wins. The game includes 300 Questions & Answer cards, a game board, 2 dice, 8 pawn tokens, a card tray, and an instruction sheet. The categories include Health & Nutrition; Math, Science & Technology; Money & Economics; Law, Civics & Sociology; Computer & Internet; and History & Geography. For 2-8 players. (Watch the Non-Trivial Quest Video Watch Video) 4/25/2011 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dragon Face by BLUE ORANGE GAMES
Dragon Face by BLUE ORANGE GAMES

Dragon Face is perfect for the chess and checker enthusiast and ideal for those with a penchant for fantasy and strategy games. Each side has an Emperor, 6 Ambassadors and 7 Governors. Each piece can move in different ways. Players capture an opponent's piece by jumping over it; that piece is then turned upside down and becomes the players own. The end goal is to capture the Emperor by locking it in. "Dragon Face is a great strategy game and a perfect way to develop critical thinking skills and concentration," Nicole Britton at Blue Orange Games told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2011. 3/22/2011 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Battleships LIVE by HASBRO INC.
Battleships LIVE by HASBRO INC.

This updated version of the classic game features a renovated board and a tower that uses infrared sensors to ensure that players whose ships are attacked actually remove them from play. Launch date: Fall 2011. 3/16/2011 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monopoly Live by HASBRO INC.
Monopoly Live by HASBRO INC.

This new version of Monopoly features the same rules as the classic game- it's the middle of the board that's really different. Players rely on a computerized tower in the center of the game board to issue instructions, keep track of money, and ensure that no cheating occurs. Players hold their hands over their piece, and the tower tells them how many spaces they can move. Instead of paper money, players use debit cards. The game also throws in spur-of-the-moment curve balls, like a horse race that all players must bet on. 3/16/2011 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

X-Ceter-0 by ENDLESS GAMES
X-Ceter-0 by ENDLESS GAMES

This clever version of tick-tack-toe never ends in a tie. There are three O pieces, which also are numbered 1, 3 and 5, and three X pieces, numbered 2, 4 and 6. If your first game of tick-tack-toe ends in a tie, then play continues based on the numbers 1 through 6 that are on the pieces. Number 1 (an O) moves first to another open spot on the board. Then Number 2 takes a turn (an X) , then Number 3, and so on, until a player gets three X's or O's in a row. It takes real thought and makes tick-tack-toe fun again. 3/15/2011 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game(TM) by EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.
The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game(TM) by EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.

Kids spin the spinner, squeeze the matching colored acorn with their Squirrel Squeezers, and place it in their log. The first to fill their log with delicious acorns wins. But players need to look out - they could spin "steal an acorn" or "lose an acorn." 3/4/2011 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Lantern Power of the Ring Game by PRESSMAN TOY CORP.
Green Lantern Power of the Ring Game by PRESSMAN TOY CORP.

The path is filled with excitement and danger: will players master the four constructs that they need to defeat Parallax? Once players have the constructs- and the Green Lantern ring- go to the lantern and see if the ring comes up lit. If it does, players light up their ring and win. "Based on the upcoming Warner Brothers feature film, Green Lantern, this game includes an exclusive Green Lantern light-up ring," Jim Pressman, President of Pressman Toy Corp, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Say Anything Family by NORTH STAR GAMES
Say Anything Family by NORTH STAR GAMES

Say Anything Family has 350 family oriented questions that allows families to enjoy the laughter and fun of the original party game. Ask a fun opinion question, everyone else comes up with an answer, secretly pick which one you like the most, everyone bets on what they think you just picked. Reveal the answer and score. "This game is fun for both parents and kids, while helping kids develop social interaction skills," Luke Warren, a rep for North Star Games, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $19.99)

The Laser Game: Khet 2.0 by INNOVENTION TOYS
The Laser Game: Khet 2.0 by INNOVENTION TOYS

The Laser Game Khet 2.0 has arrived. The completely redesigned game for 2011 combines lasers with classic strategy for an experience enjoyed by players ages 9-99. Players alternate turns moving Egyptian themed mirrored pieces, after which they fire their real, eye-safe laser with the goal of illuminating their opponents' pieces and winning the game. 3/4/2011 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Oversight by GRIDDLY GAMES INC.
Oversight by GRIDDLY GAMES INC.

Exercise your mind and outwit your opponents with Mosaic 4, the new fast paced 4 in a row abstract strategy game! Mosaic 4 is set up on a board of movable squares. Two to four players compete to be the first to get 4 tokens in a row. On their turn, each player can either place a token on the board, or shift an entire row or column of movable squares over by one space. The rules are simple but the game gets increasingly challenging. Mosaic 4 comes with instructions in English, Spanish, German and French. "The movable board squares add an extra challenge," Mary Lin from Gridly Games told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mysterious Creatures by EDUCATION OUTDOORS
Mysterious Creatures by EDUCATION OUTDOORS

Mysterious Creatures the Game was created to engage player's curiosity in the mysteries of nature that exist across the world. The game takes each player on an adventure/race across the globe in search of their creature's evidence cards. The first player to collect all 3 evidence cards and make it back to their creature's country of origin wins. Along the way players will learn geography, country flags, and a multitude of info about creatures that may or may not exist. All the card art for each creature incorporates the flag of its native country. Other features include the set-backs for natural phenomena like the Bermuda Triangle.
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(Watch the Mysterious Creatures Video Watch Video) 2/22/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Angry Birds Knock on Wood Board Game by MATTEL INC.
Angry Birds Knock on Wood Board Game by MATTEL INC.

One player draws a construction card and builds the structure shown. Next, an opponent loads an Angry Bird onto the launcher and catapults the bird to knock down structures and pigs. The player with the most points and knockdowns wins. Features three Angry Birds, four green pigs, one slingshot-style launcher, structure pieces and multiple mission cards. For one or more players. Launch date: May 2011.
— As of 12/17/2012 this product had 3.9 out of 5 stars from 252 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Great alternative to the app for parents who want to reduce kids' screen time; fun for the family to play together; helps kids develop dexterity and patience. Cons: Certain structures are too elaborate to build and don't seem to be grouped in the correct level of difficulty; kids with short attention spans may lose interest in building the structures; structures are easy to knock down, which can be frustrating for younger players. 2/18/2011 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ZeloSport Finger Games by ZELOSPORT
ZeloSport Finger Games by ZELOSPORT

Zelosport has transformed the age-old pastime of paper football into a series of Finger Sports games for all ages. Now sports fans can enjoy football, baseball, golf, and soccer on the kitchen table. "There is nothing like it on the market," Sara Eddy, project marketing manager at SCI, told TDmonthly. 2/9/2011 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fur-Ever Home, the Animal Rescue Game by PETSAPALOOZA LLC
Fur-Ever Home, the Animal Rescue Game by PETSAPALOOZA LLC

Fur-Ever Home, the Animal Rescue Game is a family friendly board game of chance and skill where players take in dogs and cats, care for them, and adopt them out to loving “Fur-Ever Homes”. The game ends when all players have worked together and there are no more pets in Straytown. The player with the most points from placing dogs and cats in Fur-Ever Homes wins. But, players have to make decisions about money to stay in the game. "It is the first board game on the market where players get to test their skill at running their very own animal rescue, and adopting out animals to Fur-Ever Homes," Carianne Burnley, CEO of Petsapalooza LLC, told TDmonthly. 2/9/2011 (Price: $29.99)

Mahjong Junior by FACTOR FAMILY LLC
Mahjong Junior by FACTOR FAMILY LLC

Mahjong Junior is an introduction to the classic game of Mahjong.  It’s not only fun, fast, and easy to learn, but the game teaches sequencing, odds, evens, patterns, promotes planning, strategy, organizational skills, and taking turns. The game offers players both an element of history and another culture. Mahjong Junior is a socially interactive game that lends itself to connecting people to people. It is challenging for both children and adults, and places varying ages at equal playing level. It is also an eco-friendly, fair trade produced game. 2/4/2011 (Price: $34.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tetris® Link™ by TECHNO SOURCE
Tetris® Link™ by TECHNO SOURCE

In the Tetris Link game, players battle to score the most points by linking colored Tetriminos, the iconic Tetris playing pieces, into an upright game tower while attempting to block competitors from linking their game pieces. The Tetris Link game is a strategy game that takes just minutes to learn and15 to 20 minutes to play. Each player begins by choosing a color and collecting all of the Tetriminos in that color. Players then take turns rolling the die and dropping their color Tetriminos into the game tower, attempting to link Tetriminos of the same color to earn points while blocking opponents from scoring. Earn three points for the first three Tetriminos linked, and score one point for each additional Tetrimino linked. Players can lose points for any holes that are left in the game tower. Players track their points in real-time with the built-in scoring markers and, when the tower is full, the player with the highest score wins the game. For 2 to 4 players. Launch date: Spring 2011. 2/4/2011 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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