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January 2026 Notable Toys — Board Games - TriviaBuy it on Amazon Rio Grande Games: Wir Sind das Volk - Combined Edition - Historical Boar... From: RIO GRANDE GAMES Other products from RIO GRANDE GAMES
 In Cold War Confrontation, you take control of either East or West Germany and guide your nation through the ideological and political battles of the postwar era. Your goal is to rebuild, compete, and demonstrate the strength of your chosen system. Historical events like the Oil Crisis, mass protests, and shifting global politics shape the gameplay, introducing unpredictable challenges that can disrupt even your most careful strategies. The game emphasizes tight, tactical card play, where you use action cards to grow your economy and improve living standards—success depends on smart timing, precision, and taking calculated risks to stay ahead of your rival. With the 2+2 expansion, you can play in partnership mode as one of four powers—East Germany, West Germany, the USA, or the USSR—forming alliances where only one side can win, so you cooperate when it helps but always watch your own conditions. Throughout, you balance military buildup and ideological influence while trying to avoid global catastrophe; push your agenda too hard, and escalation could end the game for everyone. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 58090 (added 10/1/2025) . This game encourages cooperative play, with each session lasting about 30 to 45 minutes. It also includes rules for solo play and for younger players, plus a helpful "How to Play" comic to get everyone started. The game was designed and illustrated by Drew Brockington, the creator of the CatStronauts comic series. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 58088 (added 10/1/2025) . Buy it on Amazon World of Eric?Carle?,?The Very Hungry Caterpillar?Snack?Match Game – Coo... From: MINDWARE Other products from MINDWARE
 This cooperative memory game invites players to work together as they help the iconic Very Hungry Caterpillar find matching snacks before the week ends and the leaf runs out. The interactive 3-D leaf board features a stand-up caterpillar mover and sculpted track that bring Eric Carle’s beloved artwork to life right on your table. With simple setup and quick turns, players flip snack tokens, watch out for sun tokens, and move the caterpillar through 15–20 minutes of family-friendly play. The game reinforces preschool skills like matching, days-of-the-week sequencing, turn-taking, and teamwork for children ages 4 and up. It comes with a convenient drawstring storage bag, a parent guide, and instructions for easy setup and quick gameplay. The box measures 12½ inches by 9 inches by 1½ inches. Inside you’ll find the 3-D game board, leaf tracker, day-of-the-week tracker, caterpillar mover, 7 sun tokens, 24 snack tokens, and easy-to-follow instructions, and it plays 2–6 players. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 58087 (added 10/1/2025) . Buy it on Amazon Peaceable Kingdom Narwhal Waterfall Cooperative Game – Fun Games for Kid... From: PEACEABLE KINGDOM Other products from PEACEABLE KINGDOM
 Narwhal Waterfall is a fast-paced family board game where players work together to guide five narwhals safely up a moving river, trying to avoid tumbling over the waterfall. This cooperative game encourages shared decision-making, simple strategy, and teamwork as everyone collaborates against the game itself rather than competing against each other. The game includes a moving gameboard that adds dynamic play, along with five narwhal figures, one die, 36 swimming cards, 8 special action cards, and instructions. It’s designed for ages 6 and up. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 58072 (added 10/1/2025) . Buy it on Amazon ROO GAMES Peek-A-Boo Zoo - Be The First to Discover The Missing Animal -... From: TREE TOYS CORP. Other products from TREE TOYS CORP.
 In Peek-A-Boo Zoo, an animal has escaped, and players travel around the board to figure out which one it is. As you play, you’ll practice color recognition, deductive reasoning, and taking turns. To start, slide a card into the board, roll the die, and move to the nearest matching color. If you roll a Peek-a-Boo space, you can open the nearest peek window for a clue. The first player to correctly guess the missing animal wins. This fast-paced, sensory game helps toddlers connect observation with reasoning in a fun, engaging way. With a simple setup—just insert a card, choose a pawn, and start rolling—it’s easy to jump right into play. Invite friends over for a detective challenge that’s great for playdates or sleepovers. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 58058 (added 10/1/2025) . Buy it on Amazon Ravensburger Horrified Games – Dungeons & Dragons – Strategy Board Game ... From: Ravensburger Other products from Ravensburger
 This cooperative game invites 1–5 players to defend the city of Waterdeep and the depths of Undermountain from four legendary Dungeons & Dragons monsters: the Beholder, Displacer Beast, Mimic, and Red Dragon. Work together to protect citizens and outwit these iconic foes in a strategy-focused adventure that encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Each session lasts about 60 minutes, and with each monster presenting unique tactics and challenges, the game offers plenty of variety and replayability. Inside the box, you’ll find a richly illustrated game board, sculpted monster miniatures, hero badges, citizen standees, a custom d20, cards, dice, and all the tokens needed to start your quest right away. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 58079 (added 10/1/2025) . Buy it on Amazon Saltfjord Board Game - Dice Drafting, Fishing and Village Expansion Stra... From: Asmodee Other products from Asmodee
Build and expand your own 19th-century Norwegian fishing village by collecting fish, upgrading buildings, engaging in trade, and exploring new technologies. Each round, you’ll draft dice to activate buildings, gather resources, and take actions such as sending out fishing boats, completing trade orders, or advancing on technology tracks. The game offers strong replayability with variable setup—special abilities and end scoring tiles change each time, so no two games play the same. You can also unlock technological advancements to improve your fishing boat and gain special abilities, adding strategic depth as you progress. Designed for strategy game fans and family game nights, it plays in about 60 minutes and brings rich thematic elements inspired by Norwegian fishing culture. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 58032 (added 10/1/2025) . Buy it on Amazon Patterns: A Mandala Game - Engaging Strategy Board Game with Unique Tea ... From: Asmodee Other products from Asmodee
 Patterns is a strategic board game with a mandala theme, where players swap tiles on a tea towel play mat to claim territory. You’ll compete to mark connected colored areas as your own while trying to disrupt your opponent’s patterns. Clever scoring comes into play as you place markers to make each move count toward victory. The game is quick to set up and can be explained in under five minutes, so you can start playing right away. With its unique tea towel design and engaging gameplay, Patterns offers plenty of replay value for hours of fun. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 58027 (added 10/1/2025) . Buy it on Amazon Z-Man Games Noctiluca Board Game - Dive into The Glowing Depths in This ... From: Asmodee Other products from Asmodee
This game includes 105 colorful, high-quality dice that add a vibrant touch to play. The beautiful artwork on the cards and game board is complemented by the bright Noctiluca dice, creating an appealing table presence. Designed by the acclaimed Shem Phillips, the gameplay is simple, engaging, and abstract, making it easy to learn while offering thoughtful decisions. For those who enjoy playing alone, the set also includes a solo variant. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 58022 (added 10/1/2025) . Buy it on Amazon Mandala Board Game | Challenging Two-Player Game with Beautiful Abstract... From: Asmodee Other products from Asmodee
 Inspired by the ancient ritual of creating and releasing mandalas from colored sand, this abstract strategy game invites two players to compete in building these symbolic maps. Players take turns placing colored cards into two shared mandalas, forming central mountains and personal fields. Once a mandala contains all six colors, players collect cards into their river and cup, with points scored based on the position of colors in their river. The game is easy to learn but rewards thoughtful play, making it suitable for both families and experienced players ages 10 and up. Each round plays in about 30 minutes, allowing for multiple games in one sitting. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 58024 (added 10/1/2025) .
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