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

Exact Change by CROSSEN CREATIONS

This family card game encourages kids to practice math and money skills as they try to be the first to discard all seven cards by matching color, currency value, currency picture or Exact Change. Charity Inspirations donates 50 percent of its net profit to children’s charities chosen by customers. Launch date: Fall 1998. 10/31/2007 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

French Bingo by eeBoo corp.

This classic game, featuring nature, vehicles, market, animals, clothing and colors themes, is designed to promote encourage vocabulary enrichment and enhance perceptual skills. Launch date: 2007. 10/31/2007 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Bingo by eeBoo corp.

This classic game, featuring nature, vehicles, market, animals, clothing and colors themes, is designed to promote encourage vocabulary enrichment and enhance perceptual skills. Launch date: 2007. 10/31/2007 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kingka Matching and Memory Game 1 – Learn Chinese by KINGKA LLC

The uniquely designed Kingka Matching and Memory Game (English/Chinese version) is a multi-purpose toy that can further stimulate children’s spatial perception after they master the identification of a circle, a square and a triangle. It also exercises visual discrimination, fine motor skills, memorization and concentration, and teaches the hottest foreign language, Chinese. Kingka is the most age-appropriate toy that introduces Mandarin Chinese to toddlers and preschoolers from English-speaking families. Made in the USA, this brain-teaser game challenges people in all age groups. ( Watch Video) 10/31/2007 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dragon's Loot by KODIAK GAMES INC.

In this game, players compete with other dragons in an effort to end up with the most loot. They must travel from castle to castle capturing treasure from the kings, watching out for wizards, knights and other obstacles along the way. Our game breaks away from the normal old way of killing the dragons; in our game, the player is the dragon,” CEO Darryl Barber of Kodiak Games told TDmonthly. 10/31/2007 (Price: $24.95)

NAQ by NAQ GAMES

NAQ, pronounced “knack,” is a simple and strategic player-interactive game. Players use a subject card as a starting point in creating general knowledge questions in their attempt to stump half of the other players. The game is designed so that no player feels left out, as the questions are tailored to the interests of the players in the game. “NAQ is a timeless game that will last forever. Every game is different and fresh, because there are no pre-written, outdated or repeat questions. Whether it’s your turn or not, you’re always involved in the action,” President Nick DiPaulo of NAQ Games told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2006. 10/26/2007 (Price: $29.95)

Confrontation: The Age of the Rag'narok, Griffin and Wolfen Starter Set by RACKHAM

The starter set contains eight Griffin spearmen, four Wolfen hunters, two heroes, a terrain element, a tape measure, six dice, six profile cards and a poster. The game is one of strategy and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Launch date: November 2007. 10/26/2007 (Price: $75.00)

EcoRanch by ENLIGHTENED PLAY

The game is one of strategy, based on inner and social awareness. It celebrates Earth Day every day and invites everyone to think about their choices and actions and the larger community around them. By answering questions and engaging in discussion, players learn how their choices affect the earth and its inhabitants. "[This is] the only game on the market where a player wins by using a 'pay-it-forward' strategy," Elightened Play! Owner Eileen Thournir told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 17, 2008. ( Watch Video) 10/25/2007 (Price: $34.95)

SCRABBLE® Express by HASBRO INC.

In this 20-minute version of Scrabble, two to four players roll the dice and use letters to construct a word. Opponents use the remaining dice to build off the previous word played, and the first person to score 200 points is the winner. Launch date: October 2007.
— Of 40 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in March 2008, four singled out Milton Bradley products as their best-selling travel games.
— Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barston’s Child’s Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly in March of 2008 that “travel games by Milton Bradley” are the best-selling travel games in her store.
— “Milton Bradley travel toys always are good sellers,” added Gary Larson, owner of Larson’s Toys and Games in Columbus, Ohio. 10/17/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MONOPOLY® Junior Disney Channel Edition by HASBRO INC.

This game features popular Disney Channel characters from such shows as “That’s So Raven,” “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical 2.” Launch date: September 2007. 10/17/2007 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MONOPOLY® Disney-Pixar Edition by HASBRO INC.

In this variation of the classic Monopoly game, two to six players can collect the following Disney-Pixar-themed tokens: Buzz Lightyear, Sulley and Boo, Nemo, Mr. Incredible, Lightning McQueen and Remy. Launch date: September 2007. 10/17/2007 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sudoku by Colors Too! by XANRIA CORP

Xanria Corporation is proud to present you the new sensational board game of the year, SUDOKU BY COLORS TOO! It is an Ancient Japanese number game that is sweeping the world like the crossword puzzles did all these years. The innovative team at Xanria Corporation is the first to introduce a number game that can be played by colors too. It has the number locking system that helps solve the puzzle without any confusion. The unique colors of each numbers make it easy for the players to play the game either by numbers or by colors. 10/12/2007 (Price: $18.90)

Monopoly®: Boutique Edition by HASBRO INC.

The special edition of the classic Monopoly game replaces traditional properties with trendy boutiques like "Jillian's Jewelry Store," shopping sprees and text messages. The box for the game also doubles as a pink polka dot jewelry box, making it a great keepsake. 10/11/2007 (Price: $20.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Game of Life - Twists and Turns by HASBRO INC.

In this 2007 edition of the classic game, players now have more choices, can take more chances and experience more twists and turns. Additionally, this version includes an automated LIFEPod that helps players track time and manage money, houses, cars and family matters. The board is divided into four colorful squares – Learn It, Live It, Love It and Earn It – and features multiple areas on the board where players can start the game. Launch date: August 2007. 10/11/2007 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Then There Were None by FAMILY PASTIMES

This cooperative game teaches players about how over-hunting and destruction of natural habitats places species in danger. Players get to conduct research and initiate laws and conservation methods to save as many endangered species as possible. The box includes 20 endangered creature cards, 50 research, protection, hunting and habitat tokens, a project marker, an educational booklet with species information and game rules. Advanced game rules are available for older players. 10/11/2007 (Price: $8.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scene It? Disney 2nd Edition by SCREENLIFE

Intended for the whole family, the game is loaded with all-new movie clips and characters from Disney and Pixar movies. The characters and clips range from Dumbo and Bambi to Finding Nemo and Rattatouille. 10/11/2007 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pressman - Deluxe Edition Rummikub Game by UNIVERSITY GAMES

This top quality set is specially designed to give millions of Rummikub® fans added enjoyment. The playing tiles are thicker, brighter and feature an easy grip contour. The playing racks are one piece so there's no assembly required. 10/5/2007 (Price: $24.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pressman - Deluxe Wooden Michigan Rummy by UNIVERSITY GAMES

Scooby- Doo and his friends are trying to solve their biggest mystery ever. That means traveling through a haunted house that's full of tricky, action packed surprises. This 3D game is full of frightening action as 7 different traps try to get you. 10/5/2007 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pressman - Scooby Doo Haunted House Game by UNIVERSITY GAMES

Scooby- Doo and his friends are trying to solve their biggest mystery ever. That means traveling through a haunted house that's full of tricky, action packed surprises. This 3D game is full of frightening action as 7 different traps try to get you. 10/5/2007 (Price: $22.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pressman - True Colors by UNIVERSITY GAMES

Do tell! Find out what your friends really think of you and let them know how you feel about them in return. Players secretly cast votes on which player fits the description on the played card in this revealing party game. For 3 to 6 adult players. 10/5/2007 (Price: $19.88) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Square Root - 4-Player Mancala Strategy Game by UNIVERSITY GAMES

Make this pub favorite a favorite in your home! This compact, quality, wood classic is perfect for a quick round of solitaire or to pass around the table with the family. Play for the pot or help the little ones learn basic counting skills. For 1+ players 10/5/2007 (Price: $34.88) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Square Root - Shut the Box #1 - 10 Game by UNIVERSITY GAMES

Make this pub favorite a favorite in your home! This compact, quality, wood classic is perfect for a quick round of solitaire or to pass around the table with the family. Play for the pot or help the little ones learn basic counting skills. For 1+ players 10/5/2007 (Price: $16.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

University Games - The Grouchy Ladybug Game by UNIVERSITY GAMES

Based off the beloved Eric Carle book, The Grouchy Ladybug Game is the game of size and manners. Throughout the game, children learn to say thank you and please, as their ladybug must eat as many aphids as possible. The beautifully designed game board and 3-D whale will excite any young child and keep them intrigued. 10/5/2007 (Price: $16.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mystery Garden Game by RAVENSBURGER

In this game, players randomly place the 48 picture cards face down around the game board. As each player chooses a picture card, which shows an object that also appears on the board, the others try to guess what it is by asking “yes” or “no” questions. The one who guesses correctly gets to keep the card, and the player with the most picture cards at the end of the game wins.
— This game is a best seller for Diane Robinson, owner of Silly Goose in Essex, Mass. Ravensburger games tend to be popular at her store, she said. 10/2/2007 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spin and Jump Checkers by DRJ GAMEBOARDS

This checker game puts a new twist on the original game. This version accommodates up to four players, allowing the entire family to join in on the fun. The game is simple to learn: “Players spin before they jump!” DRJ Gameboards President Donald R. Jernigan told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2007. ( Watch Video) 10/2/2007 (Price: $24.95)