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

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.
Awards: 2009 Major Fun ( Watch Video) 3/23/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lucky Sock D ip Card Game by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

One of four new Haba card games-easy to carry along and fun to play! This Lucky Sock Dip card game will help you to match up the mismatched up socks and get that old 'sock monster'! 3/20/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

President Obama's 500 Promises Card Deck by U.S. GAMES SYSTEMS, INC.

Follow history in the making with our 44th President. Each card in this 510-card deck identifies an actual campaign promise made by Obama, and provides background information on the impact of the promise. This deck is an ideal starting point for lively debates, discussions and classroom activities. Compiled by reporters and researchers at Politifact.com, this deck can be used interactively to track the progress of each promise. It is made in the USA. Launch date: March 2008. 2/27/2009 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cromlet Family Board Game by PYWACKET GAMES

Claim your fortune! Twenty different Ancient Coins of unique design await your skill, luck and desire. As player’s strategies unfold, the quantity of each Coin continues to build. The temptation to claim each Coin increases as well – but don’t claim too soon, yet don’t wait too long! Players strive to claim as many of each coin as possible. As they play their cards to matching quantities of coins, their claim to their fortune begins. Sounds easy, but players encounter a few twists along the way...and a challenging strategy unfolds. Game play 30-40 minutes. Launch date: April 15, 2009. 2/27/2009 (Price: $19.99) [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. ( Watch Video) 2/27/2009 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Funny Business™ by GAMEWRIGHT

Imagine if a bakery merged with barber shop. What would you call the new business? Bread Heads? ... Cookie Cutters? ... How about Shave 'n Cream? Think up these and other creative answers in this hilarious party game where naming is the name of the game. Randomly select two different business cards and then try to come up with a clever name for their unlikely merger. If your name wins the most votes, you're the boss. Game includes 200 business cards, 8 write-erase boards, 8 write-erase markers, 8 voting wheels, 2 card stands, 1 sand timer, 1 score board and instructions. Launch date: March 2009. 2/27/2009 (Price: $27.99) [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. ( Watch Video) 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. ( Watch Video) 2/27/2009 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monsters Play All Day by ALEX BRANDS

This deluxe game set come with seven monter-themed games. The three-tiered box includes Moody Monsters matching game, a 56-card deck of playing cards with four different game instructions, and a Mix & Match puzzle game. Moody Monsters features 15 different monsters, each addressing the social and emotional needs of children. 2/25/2009 (Price: $35.00) [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. ( Watch Video) 2/3/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PetTalk by U.S. GAMES SYSTEMS, INC.

PetTalk is a title in the expanded and updated TableTalk Conversation Card series. With charming illustrations, each of the 50 cards presents fascinating facts about favorite feathered, finned and furry friends. Fun questions get kids eagerly involved in conversations at home, school, parties and on the road. There are 16 titles in the series, including GreenTalk, WeatherTalk and MusicTalk. "TableTalk decks provide a unique format for engaging kids in conversations with topics that educate and entertain," Lynn Araujo, communications director for U.S. Games Systems, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 20, 2009. 1/30/2009 (Price: $6.00) [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. ( Watch Video) 1/23/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Presidents II Card Game by U.S. GAMES SYSTEMS, INC.

This classic card game features Presidents of the United States, including biographical highlights and outstanding accomplishments in office. Updated for 2009, Deck III features 15 Presidents, from Coolidge to Barack Obama. Deck I, Deck II and a three-deck set are also available, and are suitable for most card games. "This timely deck features four bonus cards of Barack Obama, featuring biographical information about the 44th President," Lynn Araujo, communications director for U.S. Games Systems, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 1/23/2009 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Name that Vanity by SLANGUAGE GAMEZ

Name that Vanity is the addictive and contagious license plate guessing game. Players play the game to their favorite song, and once the song ends, so does one round. It's designed for fun on the road or at home. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 1/23/2009 (Price: $24.99) [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. ( Watch Video) 1/23/2009 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Catch My Drift?!? by SLANGUAGE GAMEZ

Catch My Drift?!? is an interactive game of charades with an urban twist in which players have to guess the lingo from the hip-hop and pop culture. It has been featured by radio personality Michael Baisden on the Michael Baisden (syndicated radio) Show. "This is a new, hip and fresh game [that] targets the words/phrases most commonly used in the urban genre," Leia Avery and Eric King, founders of Slanguage Gamez, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 29, 2008. 1/23/2009 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Traders of Carthage by Z-MAN GAMES, INC.

The goal of this two- to four-player game is to buy goods at market in Carthage and successfully sell them to merchants overseas while collecting achievement tokens and avoiding being raided by pirates. Playing time is 30 to 45 minutes. The games includes the following: a gameboard, 108 cards, 12 wooden pieces, 48 achievement tokens and rules. Launch date: 2008. 1/21/2009 (Price: $24.99) [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. ( Watch Video) 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. ( Watch Video) 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. ( Watch Video) 1/9/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SportACTION Card Games by ChalkTalkSPORTS

ChalkTalkSPORTS SportACTION Card Games are fast playing and action packed for popular team sports. Varieties include Baseball, Lacrosse, Football, Soccer and Hockey. These card games provide hours of intense fun as players race to be the first to assemble their winning team. Strategy, skill and fun make them entertaining for the entire family. "Our SportACTION card games play like the real sport. Its a race to pull together your team first as you watch out for penalty calls," President Julie Lynn of ChalkTalkSPORTS told TDmonthly. 1/9/2009 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Presidents III by U.S. GAMES SYSTEMS, INC.

A 60 card deck which features the outstanding accomplishments and brief biographical history of Presidents Coolidge to Barack Obama. These decks can be used as learning tools and are suitable for most card games. 12/8/2008 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gold Digger by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

Gold Digger sets two to five anxious prospectors on a quest to find their fortunes in gold. Picking the right mines will yield a conucopia of riches, but players must beware of fool's gold! This game has received the following awards: 2004 Traditional Games 100, 2004 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, and Canadian Toy Testing Council Three Star Award. Launch date: 2003. 11/18/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wheedle by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

In a flurry of no-holds-barred trading, only the crafiest players will survive in this stock-taking, deal-making game. The first player claiming majority control is the winner. "The players control the entire game," Leah Osterhaus, VP of marketing for Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. It has won the following awards: 2004 Games 100, 2004 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, 2004 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Product, 2004 Parenting for High Potential Recommended, and 2004 Canadian Toy Testing Council Three Star Award. Launch date: 2004. 11/18/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pepper by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

This innovative card game plays like a ball game and sends action in all directions. Players send a card to another player and see if they have what it takes to respond. "Pepper is based on the familiar playground game of four-square. It is a simple card game that is great for families," Leah Osterhaus, VP of marketing for Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. The game earned a 2006 Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence. Launch date: 2006. 11/18/2008 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]