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Ticket to Ride RefreshTicket to Ride Refresh by: Asmodee (Days of Wonder)
MSRP: $49.99
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Build your tracks across the United States in Ticket to Ride, a fast-paced and strategic board game for two to five players.
PandemicPandemic by: Asmodee (Z-Man Games)
MSRP: $49.99
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You and your team are the only things standing in the way of deadly diseases that threaten the world. The fate of humanity is in your hands.
Spot It! ClassicSpot It! Classic by: Asmodee (Zygomatic)
MSRP: $14.99
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Spot It! is a game of sharp eyes and lightning reflexes! There are only two matching symbols between any two cards. Spot It! first to win! Are you up for the challenge?
AzulAzul by: Asmodee (Next Move Games)
MSRP: $39.99
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Build a mosaic fit for a monarch! Azul is a tile-placement game in which players compete for the highest score by claiming tiles and arranging them on their board to score points.
CodenamesCodenames by: Asmodee (Czech Games Edition)
MSRP: $24.99
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Run your imagination in the wildest word associations! Simple premise and challenging gameplay with hours of fun to remember!
Dixit (2021 Refresh)Dixit (2021 Refresh) by: Asmodee (Libellud)
MSRP: $39.99
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Each player is the storyteller in turn. The storyteller chooses a card from their hand and gives a clue (word, phrase, song...).
CATANCATAN by: Asmodee (CATAN Studio)
MSRP: $49.99
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Welcome to the unexplored island of Catan! As you and your fellow explorers gaze across the uninhabited landscape of hexagonal tracts of terrain, you quickly realize that this unique land...
SplendorSplendor by: Asmodee (Space Cowboys)
MSRP: $39.99
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Make a name for yourself in the prestigious and lucrative jewelry business of Renaissance Europe in Splendor, the award-winning game of gems!
Connect 4 FrenzyConnect 4 Frenzy by: Hasbro
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Connect 4 Frenzy from Hasbro turns the classic four-in-a-row game into a fast team contest for two to six players ages 8 and up. Players split into red and yellow teams, and on the countdown everyone bounces discs off the table into the grid at the same time.
Trivial Pursuit Board Game (2026 Edition)Trivial Pursuit Board Game (2026 Edition) by: Hasbro
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Hasbro's 2026 edition of Trivial Pursuit updates the classic quiz game with 1,200 new questions on 200 cards for players ages 13 and up.
Yahtzee Dice Game (2026 Edition)Yahtzee Dice Game (2026 Edition) by: Hasbro
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Hasbro's refreshed Yahtzee keeps the classic rules, with up to three rolls per turn and 13 rounds to fill a score card, in a more portable package. The set has five dice, a collapsible silicone shaker cup, 80 score sheets and a fold-and-go case that doubles as a rolling tray.
Crash CatsCrash Cats by: ThinkFun
MSRP: $34.99
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Crash Cats is a single-player logic game from ThinkFun for ages 8 and up. Each of its 60 challenges sets three helmeted cats and a few pieces of furniture on a grid. Tilting the grid sends the cats sliding until they hit an obstacle, which triggers a spring that launches them off the board.
Dumpling HouseDumpling House by: ThinkFun
MSRP: $22.99
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Dumpling House is a solo stacking logic game from ThinkFun for ages 8 and up. Players pick one of 40 challenge cards, stack 16 steamer baskets exactly as shown, then use the order cards to serve dishes from the top of the stack down.
Donut DetectiveDonut Detective by: ThinkFun
MSRP: $22.99
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Donut Detective is a deduction puzzle from ThinkFun for one player ages 5 and up. Each of its 40 challenge cards shows a starting arrangement and a set of clues, some saying where a donut is and some saying where it is not.
Forbidden LegacyForbidden Legacy by: Gamewright
MSRP: $49.99
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Forbidden Legacy is a cooperative legacy game from Gamewright, designed by Matt Leacock and Rob Daviau, that extends the Forbidden Island series.
Sushi Go Party! Chef's SpecialSushi Go Party! Chef's Special by: Gamewright
MSRP: $29.99
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Sushi Go Party! Chef's Special is a new edition of Gamewright's card-drafting game for two to eight players ages 8 and up. Over three rounds, players pick sushi cards from hands passed around the table, building the highest-scoring meal.

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Educational Insights Mission 10Educational Insights Mission 10 by: EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.
MSRP: $24.99
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PREPARE FOR BLASTOFF: Load Add-stronauts into the spaceship and complete columns of 10 to earn points; the cadet with the most points wins in this space-themed counting game for kids MATH GAME FOR KIDS: Practice counting, addition, and strategy; spin to get a number, then add up your pieces to make that sum and stack them in the board; practice addition up to 10 with math games 2-PLAYER ADDITION GAME: Educational game is for kindergarteners, first graders, and older; board games for kids help teach skills like taking turns, sharing, strategy, and more; for 2 players ages 5+ MATH TOY INCLUDES: 40 Game pieces, game board and guide; no batteries required; board includes a ten-frame counting tray to help kids add up their pieces and a score tracker GIFTS FOR KIDS: Educational Insights toys and games make great birthday gifts for kids, holiday stocking stuffers, Easter basket toys, and back-to-school presents for teachers and students MORE GAMES FOR KIDS: Visit the Educational Insights brand store link above for more educational games for kids, fine motor games, first grade math games, family games for kids and adults, and more

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Take Time Board GameTake Time Board Game by: Asmodee
MSRP: $26.99
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COOPERATIVE TIME-THEMED CHALLENGE: Work together to strategically place cards around a clock, solving unique puzzles with evolving difficulty?. 40 INCREASINGLY CHALLENGING TESTS: Progress through 10 chapters, each with 4 unique tests, requiring communication, planning, and logical thinking?. UNIQUE CARD PLACEMENT MECHANIC: Players must arrange Solar and Lunar cards face down around the clock while following specific rules to succeed?. HIGHLY REPLAYABLE WITH TEAM STRATEGY: Plan, discuss, and adapt to new challenges as you play through multiple sessions, aiming to complete all 40 tests?. PERFECT FOR FAMILIES & PUZZLE LOVERS: Designed for 1-4 players, ages 10 and up, offering engaging, thought-provoking gameplay for groups and solo play?.

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Barbie Careers Teacher Doll and Themed PlaysetBarbie Careers Teacher Doll and Themed Playset by: Mattel, Inc.
MSRP: $12.39
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?Young dreamers can explore the world of teaching with the Barbie Careers Teacher doll and playset! ?The themed set includes a teaching board complete with counting lesson and a chair for the student doll, plus accessories like a backpack, safety scissors, lunch supplies and more! ?Kids can use the included sticker sheet to help Barbie Teacher doll complete the lesson on the board! ?Wearing a heart-print dress, casual white shoes and pink glasses, Barbie doll is prepped and ready for role-play fun! ?With so much inspiration for dreaming and play, Barbie Careers dolls and toys are inspirational toys for kids ages 3 years old and up!

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Mattel board game Pictionary family game drawing game 40 years editionMattel board game Pictionary family game drawing game 40 years edition by: Mattel, Inc.
MSRP: $49.32
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Top Trumps Match Game Marvel HeroesTop Trumps Match Game Marvel Heroes by: Top Trumps USA Inc.
MSRP: $19.99
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Top Trumps Match: Marvel Heroes is a two-player matching game from Top Trumps USA for ages 4 and up. Players move character cubes around a compact grid, trying to line up matching heroes vertically, horizontally or diagonally, and earn bonus points when a match shows a character from one of the two cards in their hand. The set includes a game grid, 25 character cubes and 15 character cards. Top Trumps USA lists it at $19.99.

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Enchanted Maze - A Light Up Board Game for FamiliesEnchanted Maze - A Light Up Board Game for Families by: Starlux Games
MSRP: $39.90
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The Hag's Gaze adds a twist to the maze by letting you place the Hag figure on a tile and switch on her UV eye. This reveals hidden paths and traps, but only in the area where she's standing, so the maze changes right under her watchful gaze.

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Rio Grande Games: Wir Sind das VolkRio Grande Games: Wir Sind das Volk by: RIO GRANDE GAMES
MSRP: $44.95
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Wir Sind das Volk! is a historical strategy game from Rio Grande Games for two to four players. Players lead East or West Germany through the postwar decades, using action cards to grow the economy and raise living standards while events such as the oil crisis and mass protests disrupt their plans. This combined edition includes the 2+2 expansion, which adds partnership play as East Germany, West Germany, the USA and the USSR. Publisher MSRP is $44.95.

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DragonIsles – Fantasy Adventure Family Board Game for 2-5 PlayersDragonIsles – Fantasy Adventure Family Board Game for 2-5 Players by: CEACO
MSRP: $21.99
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DragonIsles is the latest family adventure in the Dragonwood and Dragon Realm series from Ceaco, set in a world inspired by Japanese mythology and landscapes. Two to five players choose characters whose strengths grow during the game, roll dice to complete encounters, visit locations and use treasure cards and potion tokens to earn trophies and points. It is designed for ages 10 and up. Buffalo Games, Ceaco's parent company, lists it at $21.99.

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Catstronauts Board GameCatstronauts Board Game by: ATLAS GAMES
MSRP: $37.37
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CatStronauts: The Board Game from Atlas Games is a cooperative game for one to four players ages 10 and up, based on the CatStronauts graphic novels by Drew Brockington, who also designed and illustrated it. Sessions run about 30 to 45 minutes, and the box includes rules for solo play and for younger players, plus a comic-style guide to learning the game.

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Mission Red Planet Board GameMission Red Planet Board Game by: Asmodee
MSRP: $58.99
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Mission: Red Planet is a strategy game for two to six players, published by Asmodee, in which rival mining companies race to claim Mars. Over 10 rounds, players use character cards to decide when their astronauts launch and which special actions they take, then compete for regions rich in celerium, sylvanite and ice. Secret missions and research cards that change resource values add twists. Asmodee's store lists it at $59.99.

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Asmodee Star Wars: Battle of Hoth Board GameAsmodee Star Wars: Battle of Hoth Board Game by: Asmodee
MSRP: $59.99
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Star Wars: Battle of Hoth is a two-player strategy game from Asmodee that recreates the clash on the ice planet. One player commands the Imperial Army and the other the Rebel forces, moving detailed miniatures of troops, vehicles and characters across the battlefield and resolving combat with custom dice. Games are quick and head-to-head, with tactical choices on every turn. Asmodee's store lists it at $59.99.

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Bottle Color Challenge Matching GameBottle Color Challenge Matching Game by: TOY FACTORY
MSRP: $19.99
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This color-matching game includes 20 brightly colored bottles and a masking box that hides them in random order. Two to four players take turns revealing two bottles at a time, keeping any matching pair and returning the rest, and the player with the most pairs at the end wins. The simple rules suit young children practicing color recognition and observation, and older family members can join in. The listing names Toy Factory as the maker.

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The Fidget Game Squishy Time RescueThe Fidget Game Squishy Time Rescue by: The Fidget Game
MSRP: $34.99
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Squishy Time Rescue from The Fidget Game is a cooperative time-telling game for grades 1 to 5, created by teachers. Three card decks build from telling time to the hour and half hour up to five-minute intervals and elapsed time. Players practice on analog and digital clocks, using squishy toys and a hands-on fidget clock, as they work together to rescue their Squishy Pals. The maker lists it at $29.99.

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Ravensburger 24869 One Piece NakamaRavensburger 24869 One Piece Nakama by: Ravensburger
MSRP: $48.89
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One Piece Nakama from Ravensburger is a cooperative game for one to five players ages 10 and up, based on the One Piece anime. Players join Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat crew on a voyage from East Blue to Wano, recruiting allies, completing missions and battling familiar foes. It features 100 characters with their own skills, several difficulty levels and a compact box. Ravensburger US lists it at $24.99.

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Horrified: Dungeons & DragonsHorrified: Dungeons & Dragons by: Ravensburger
MSRP: $29.99
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Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons from Ravensburger is a cooperative game for one to five players ages 10 and up. Players defend the city of Waterdeep and the depths of Undermountain from four classic monsters, the Beholder, Displacer Beast, Mimic and Red Dragon, each with its own tactics. Games take about 60 minutes. The box includes a board, sculpted monster miniatures, hero badges, citizen standees and a custom d20. Ravensburger lists it at $34.99.

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Candy Land: The Grinch Board GameCandy Land: The Grinch Board Game by: USAOPOLY
MSRP: $34.99
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Candy Land: The Grinch from USAOPOLY sets the classic race game in Who-ville. Two to four players ages 5 and up draw color cards to travel past Cindy-Lou Who's home, Max's doghouse and a sledding hill on the way to Mt. Crumpit, aiming to be first to melt the Grinch's heart. The rules are simple for young children, and the holiday theme fits December family game nights. The Op, USAOPOLY's store, lists it at $29.95.

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