TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Board Games Product Category

Monopoly: Revolution Edition by HASBRO INC.

HASBRO hopes to start a revolution with its new Monopoly: Revolution Edition. The centerpiece of the game is its round board, which retains the original Atlantic City properties. An electronic system keeps track of all the money, so no arguments are necessary. The electronic system also acts as die and plays clips from hit songs for some in-game entertainment. Launch date: Fall 2010. 2/16/2010 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yengo! by FOXMIND GAMES

In this game, players take turns tiles with leaf designs on the playing field so as to benefit their plays and thwart their opponents.' In turn, after laying down three drawn tiles, each player strategically turns over two. The goal is to make sure there are not three tiles in a row with the same color leaves; the number of leaves indicates potential point values. 2/16/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gathering A Garden Board Game by eeBoo corp.

This eco-friendly board game has children compete to create their very own garden. Each player travels around the board visiting different vendors to pick up vegetables, flowers, herbs, and more for their garden. The first to gather all items and head home to tend to their garden wins. Game board folds out to 18x18" and all game pieces are made without plastics.  For 2 to 4 players. ( Watch Video) 2/15/2010 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

U-Build Mouse Trap Game by HASBRO INC.

Customization is an emerging trend for board games in 2010, with LEGO’s launch of its game line and HASBRO’s U-Build Games. U-Build Mouse Trap puts a space age spin on Mouse Trap by sending the mice into orbit in search of the fabled moon made of cheese. Kids can move U-Build cheese bricks around the board to, as the saying goes, build a better mouse trap. Launch date: Fall 2010. 2/15/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monster 4 by LEGO

As part of LEGO’s entry into the board game category, Monster 4 combines the strategy and play of a game with the building and rebuilding of LEGO. In this game, players take control of and attempt to line up monsters, including werewolves and skeletons. Once children have mastered the basic game, they can use the included LEGO elements or bricks from their own collection to change the dice, board, and rules for endless gameplay possibilities. Launch date: March 2010 2/14/2010 (Price: $14.99)

Chess: Once A Pawn A Time by SCIENCE WIZ / NORMAN & GLOBUS INC.

Using the two captivating books included in CHESS: Once A Pawn A Time, this kit is designed to help children enjoy learning and playing chess. The endearing chess characters and story-book style are created to engage them in the game. "This imaginative approach to teaching chess was developed by author Patzi Stewart over her 20 years as a chess teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. The box opens so that customers can examine the books and understand the uniqueness of this chess product prior to purchase," Rachael Norman, Sales, Norman & Globus, Inc., told TDmonthly. Awards: 2010 Dr. Toy Best Toys Award. Launch date: February 15, 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/11/2010 (Price: $19.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CATTURA Board Game by ITALIAN GAMES

CATTURA is played with Italian cards — the player to collect the most cards wins The Royals on the board stop the players from collecting cards, and players must fight them off in order to win the game. "The imported Italian cards set this game apart from any other," Kristine Troiano, Owner, Italian Games, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 15, 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/11/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cattura by ITALIAN GAMES

The object of Cattura is to "capture" as many cards as you can. The player with the most cards wins. Cattura comes with imported Italian cards and instructions on how to play. 2/11/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Best Party Game by SERENGETI SYSTEMS

The Best Party Game is a provocative adult board game that challenges players to get out of their social comfort zone with personal questions and crazy activities. It’s not about trivia, or strategy, or guessing; it’s all about what’s true for you. Not for the faint of heart, the questions and activities here are specifically designed to make everyone squirm.

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ChiTag 2009 ( Watch Video) 2/5/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Viking Huscarls - Armored Viking Warriors by WARGAMES FACTORY LLC

These are hard plastic 28mm multi-part figures for wargamers, modelers and collectors. It's the first set in the Hammer of the Gods Dark Ages range and features 24 multi-pose Vikings. Award: 2009 Reader's Choice Award - 2nd Place Tabletop Gaming News. Launch date: October 2009. 2/4/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hi-Tec Art Sketch Jr by HI-TEC ART LLC

The Sketch Jr is Hi-Tec Art LLC's most versatile version of Hi-Tec Art. It runs on three AA batteries and is very lightweight and portable. Includes patented technology that lets the user "play" with LEDs. There are three versions of this toy: Camo for boys, Flower Power for girls, and Games for kids of all ages. "The technology is brand new, the possibilities are endless, and kids absolutely love bringing light to their art!" Roy Smith, CEO, Hi-Tec Art, LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 5, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WARPnWOOF by FAMILY PASTIMES

Players must carefully weave their pieces past each other to Home (the opposite corner). A traffic jam will lose the game for everyone. Tactics involve self-sacrifice, luck of the dice and cleverness in using the opportunities that Chance provides. The game is designed with the "feel"it of backgammon. For younger players, it can be set up with fewer pieces. For serious strategists, the game can be recorded as players delve into the intricate world of openings, and mid and endgame tactics. It includes a 12" x 12" board, four sets of colored wooden pieces, dice and illustrated rules. 2/4/2010 (Price: $18.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Coyote by FAMILY PASTIMES

The players of this cooperative game are shepherds and farmers who put as many sheep and lambs to pasture as they safely can, but from time to time the coyotes come around. They are tricky, but not always as clever as the farmers, who have barn space and the help of their trusty Sheep Dog and Amazing LLama to protect the flock. As Night approaches, players have to be especially alert and ready to work as a team. The game includes a 12" x 12" board; 55 sheep, coyote, dog and llama cards; 35 time of day cards; and rules for basic and advanced games. Launch date: October 2009. 2/4/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ROLL'EM!™ by TAILORMADE GAMEZ

In this party game, gamers must place Movie titles and TV shows in sequential order by wide release or air date before the time's up. Can players sort "Cheers," "Frazier" and "Seinfeld" in correct order sequence from the date they first premiered on the silver screen? Added play elements such as “Critic’s Corner” and “Rapid Reels” exist to make game play all the more fun. The first player to collect all the letter cards that spell ROLL’EM! wins. Launch date: 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ThriveTime for Teens Game by Pay Your Family First LLC

ThriveTime for Teens is the first-of-its-kind money and life reality board game just for teens. Offering a fun, interactive and family-fun approach to empowering teens with the basic financial skills, each decision in the game either drives you to thriving success or diving debt. The game delivers real-life experiences with credit cards, jobs, work/life balance, time management, charity, savings and effective communication. ( Watch Video) 2/2/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Invention Game by PAZOW! CORPORATION

In this game, players try to concoct believable descriptions of more than 150 inventions straight from the U.S. patent office, and then guess which explanations are correct. It includes cards with pictures of some very unusual creations. 2/1/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Syncrohearts by SYNCROHEARTS SERVICES

This new relationship game is designed to adds lots of love and laughter, better communication and more romance, helping couples to spend more quality time together and enhance their relationship. "Syncrohearts is a proven successful game with great customer testimonials and a year round sales market (Valentines, Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Christmas, etc.). It is a media-savvy product with a great 'love story' behind it. I (Canada's Dr. Love)invented Syncroheats to save my own marriage, and now this 'love game' is selling around the world," Bobby J. O'Neal, Inventor, Syncrohearts Services, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. ( Watch Video) 1/14/2010 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

8-in-1 Combo Games Set by TERRA TOYS

Under a licensing agreement with World Wildlife Fund, Terra Toys introduces the Wildlife Conservation Collection. Players can challenge themselves in strategy and conservation with the 8-in-1 Combo Games Set, learning about some incredible species. Illustrated game boards and pieces are designed to bring endangered species and habitats to life. Games featured include: chess, checkers, backgammon, dominoes, ludo, pick-up sticks, and salamanders and ladders, plus playing cards and instructions for all games. The games teach strategy and teamwork, improve numbers skills and provide social companionship. The set is portable and compact. The components, including the playing cards, wood pieces, boards and the storage unit, are made from Forest Stewardship Council materials. The pick up sticks are made from bamboo. Package size is 10.5" L x 2" W x 10.5" H. "The Forest Stewardship Council is an independent, international non-profit association established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Approximately 5 percent from the sale of the product will be donated to support WWF’s global conservation efforts. In addition, the products are beautifully designed to stimulate empathy for and understanding of the animals and the unique habitats depicted," Sean Tyrrell, Category Manager, Terra Toys, told TDmonthly. Awards: Dr. Toy Green Toy of the Year 2009. Launch date: January 10, 2009. 12/28/2009 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The County Fair Game by J. BELL-JONES LLC

This family board game celebrates the important heritage of American county fairs. Designed for two to four players ages 8 to adult, the illustrated game includes many of the fun activites, contests, events and livestock featured at county fairs from coast to coast. "The game appeals to all reading ages and can be played several times in a row; its base idea is national and new and attracts men, women and children alike," Joanne Zwingler Farinacci, owner of J. Bell-Jones LLC, told TDmonthly. Awards: Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award 2009. Launch date: August 27, 2008. 12/28/2009 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

KISS DVD Board Game by GDC-GameDevCo Ltd.

Follow KISS® on tour and travel the world collecting KISS® cash, merchandise, albums, programs, ticket stubs and other items to redeem for your KISS® Army cards. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to fly to different parts of the world, answer on-screen challenges and steal KISS® cards from your opponents! Be the first player to collect all 4 KISS® Army cards to win the game and become leader of the KISS® Army! Includes Game Board, Playing Pawns, DVD, Six-Sided Die, KISS® Cards, KISS® Army Cards, KISS® Cash. For 2-4 players. 12/17/2009 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mrs. Grossman's Play Set by MRS GROSSMANS PAPER CO

Mrs. Grossman’s Play Sets are a tactile way for children to create and tell picture stories. There are eight different play set designs that come with a simple, colorful background card and a sheet of animated, coordinating stickers. All the stickers included are part of Mrs. Grossman’s Chubby and Fantasy Girls collection and have been exclusively designed to work together in each play set. The assortment includes Undersea, Barnyard, Jungle, Car Town, Fairyland, Mermaids, Pegasus and Unicorns. "We are a company with a 30-year history and parents have come to trust our products, our philosophy and the way their children respond to our designs. We design and manufacture our stickers in the USA in our plant, have been green for more than a year and have a keen relationship with the adults who grew up with our stickers," Barbara Marino, PR manager for Mrs. Grossmans, told TDmonthly. Launch date: Jan. 25, 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $2.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Square Off by GAMESSATIONS

This colored poster format game is designed for two to four players and comes with dice, colored game pawns and rules of play. It has a playing time of between 15 and 45 minutes. The object of the game is to strategically be the first player with all four of your same-color game pawns off the board. This is accomplished by landing on other players game pieces by rolling dice. The poster format allows for hanging the game on a wall. Launch date: December 10, 2009. 12/16/2009 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hi-Tec Art by HI-TEC ART LLC

Kids can create their own art and designs with LED lights. They just stick the LEDs into the rubber and they light up. No soldering or tools are required. There are hundreds of LEDs in eight different colors to create art, designs or signs. It's reuseable and portable. Launch date: 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Decision Day Fantasy Basketball™ Board Game by GDC-GameDevCo Ltd.

Embark on a quest to build your all-time fantasy basketball team by competing against opponents while managing a salary cap to become the best General Manager in basketball history. Build your fantasy team with the roster of trading cards provided in the game or use your own trading cards from any era to enhance your roster. Create any team with any player from any league. Includes Game Board, Collectible Trading Cards, Fantasy Basketball Cards, Fantasy Basketball Cash, Position Tokens, and Game Tokens. For 2-4 players. 12/10/2009 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Decision Day Fantasy Football™ Board Game by GDC-GameDevCo Ltd.

Embark on a quest to build your all-time fantasy football team by competing against opponents while managing a salary cap to become the best General Manager in football history. Build your fantasy team with the roster of trading cards provided in the game or use your own trading cards from any era to enhance your roster. Create any team with any player from any league. Includes Game Board, Collectible Trading Cards, Fantasy Football Cards, Fantasy Football Cash, Position Tokens, and Game Tokens. For 2-4 players. 12/10/2009 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]