November 2007 New Toys — General Games

Who What Where? Jr. by BEST OF BEST

Who What Where? Jr. is a drawing game for two or more players. Players try to draw funny scenes such as "A Giraffe Riding a Bike in a Cave" or "A Dog Playing Soccer on the Moon.” Other players try to guess what was drawn, and tokens are awarded if all three parts of the scene are guessed correctly. At the end of three rounds, the player with the most tokens wins. This product received a 2006 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. Launch date: 2005. 8/22/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Soldier Dominoes by MEE-SUB ENTERPRISE

This construction set contain of 60 wooden soldiers along with a castle fence. Can be used as a playset or set up the soldiers to be played as dominoes. 8/22/2007

Sleepy Princess and the Pea Game I by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

In this game, players are the queen's helper and must prepare the bed for the little princess by stacking the mattresses high. The pack includes two fairy tale games of skill for two to four players.
— “Games in general we sell a lot of,” noted Kim Smith, owner of Red Wagon Toy Co. in Woodstock, Vt., in summer 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playing Card Library Volume I by eeBoo corp.

This Playing Card Library includes mini-packs of Eeboo's Old Maid, The Farmer in the Dell, Crazy Eights, Animal Rummy and Flower Power.
— Eeboo games are some of the top sellers at Red Wagon Toy Co. in Woodstock, Vt., Owner Kim Smith told TDmonthly in summer 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shut-The-Box by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

Shut-the-Box is a game of counting and probability. Dating back to the 18th century, this game was enjoyed by Norman fishermen after a long day at sea. This wood version with a felt playing surface will bring the old century charm to your home! Roll the dice and lay down any numerical combination of tiles that match your roll. Just keep on rolling until you can no longer match your roll on the remaining tiles. If you lay down all the tiles, then you've shut the box." The lowest score wins. This item will be shipping in our exclusive and beautiful Value Line packaging. 8/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Game of UR by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

Ur of Antiquity was played over 4,500 years ago in the Sumerian city of Ur, the biblical Ur of the Chaldess. The game was discovered in the 1920's by the British archeologist Sir Leonard Wooley. Sir Leonard excavated a series of mass grave and among the treasures were a number of elaborately inlaid game boards. This game is modeled after the most intricate of the games discovered by Sir Leonard. The game was a favorite with the royal and wealthy inhabitants of Mesopotamia. 8/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shoot-The-Moon by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

This nostalgic game from the 1940's is incredibly addictive. The simple concept of rolling the bearing uphill by moving the metal rails back and forth will have you and your friends hooked! The closer the ball drops to you, the more points you score. You won't want to give anyone else a turn! The Richly-finished wood construction is suitable for ages 6 and up. This item will be shipping in our exclusive and beautiful Value Line packaging. 8/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Black Leatherette Dominoes by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

Open this case and the mere sight of the smooth ivory-toned dominoes will inspire you to start a new family tradition-Family Game Night. Dominoes are a wonderful reason for the family to gather, and the memories will be priceless. This set comes in a deluxe Black Leatherette case. Domino games have been played by kings and peasants alike. The oldest known domino set was found in Tutankhamen's (the king of ancient Egypt) tomb, amid the ruins of Thebes. 8/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jumbo Sequence by JAX LTD INC.

The popular board game now comes with a 32" x 27" "Jumbo" playing mat. A card is played from a hand, then a chip is placed on the corresponding board space. When a player has five in a row, it's a "Sequence!".  Players learn how to block their opponents and remove their chips. Jacks are wild. With a little strategy, and a touch of luck, a winner emerges victorious. Game includes jumbo playing mat, playing cards, reversible chips, and game instructions.
— Greg Larson, owner of Larson's Toys and Games in Columbus, OH, told TDmonthly that Sequence was among the most popular games in his store. 8/7/2007 (Price: $42.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Brainpaths by ANIMALATIONS

This plastic plastic device features engraved (or raised) grooves that form a path. Since the fingertip is a superhighway to the brain, fingertip movement along the paths provides tactile brain stimulation. Brainpath uses the fingertip's touch receptors (over 3,000) to stimulate the brain in the same way Braille stimulates the brain. Available in a variety of sizes, shapes and configurations, Brainpath tools will teach kids to focus — a skill they will need when learning to read. This product is a 2007 Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence award winner. Launch date: October 2007. 8/2/2007 (Price: $19.95)