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

Petit Collage Kids Card Game, Animal Kingdom – Fun Card Game for Families, by PETIT COLLAGE

The Animal Kingdom Card Game by Petit Collage is a kid-friendly version of the classic "Go Fish" game, where players collect sets of animals based on their habitats. Designed for 2-4 players ages 4 and up, it offers simple gameplay suitable for family game nights or as a gift. The game comes in a durable pop-top tin for easy portability, making it a practical travel activity. It is made with safe materials that meet all required safety standards. Petit Collage focuses on modern, sustainable design to create engaging and well-crafted products for children. 6/30/2025 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Winning Moves Scrabble Slam The Original 2000's Mega Hit Scrabble Card Game by WINNING MOVES GAMES

The Scrabble Slam Card Game offers a fast-paced twist on traditional Scrabble, allowing all players to participate simultaneously. Gameplay begins by selecting a starting four-letter word, then distributing the remaining cards evenly among players. Participants take turns placing one letter card on the table to modify the existing word—for example, changing "CAKE" to "BAKE," then "BIKE," and "LIKE." The objective is to be the first to play all cards by forming valid new words. Compact and portable, the card-based format makes it easy to pack for travel. Due to its quick rounds, Scrabble Slam works well as a short, engaging activity between longer games during game nights. The rules remain simple, emphasizing speed and wordplay over traditional Scrabble’s turn-based structure. 6/30/2025 (Price: $8.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Buffalo Games - Holiday Family Card Game 2 Pack - Holiday Conversation Star by BUFFALO GAMES INC.

This card game is designed for family gatherings, encouraging interaction across generations through conversation, storytelling, and lighthearted competition. It includes holiday-themed trivia covering traditions, movies, and songs to spark nostalgia. The gameplay facilitates shared laughter and bonding during Christmas celebrations. Suitable for players of all ages, it serves as an engaging activity for group settings. The compact format makes it easy to bring to holiday events. 6/30/2025 (Price: $5.92) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Buffalo Games - Holiday Family Card Game 2 Pack - Ho Ho Holiday Cards and F by BUFFALO GAMES INC.

This card game is designed for family gatherings, encouraging interaction across generations through shared stories and lighthearted discussions. It includes holiday-themed trivia covering traditions, movies, and music to spark nostalgia. The gameplay fosters laughter and friendly competition, making it suitable for Christmas celebrations or casual get-togethers. The compact format allows for easy setup and accommodates multiple players. 6/30/2025 (Price: $5.78) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Steve Jackson Games Last Shot - Intrigue and Assassination in The Cold War by STEVE JACKSON GAMES

This strategic card game challenges players as secret agents competing to outlast their opponents. Designed by Ryan Whisenhunt, the game features fast-paced gameplay with hidden roles and tactical decisions. The cover artwork is illustrated by Romain de Fromont. The set includes 78 cards for gameplay. 6/30/2025 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thames & Kosmos The Crew: Family Adventure - Marooned in Paradise: The Crew by THAMES & KOSMOS

**The Crew: Mission Deep Sea** is designed for 2–5 players aged 8 and up, offering a cooperative trick-taking experience where players work together to complete missions. Based on the Kennerspiel des Jahres-winning series, the game challenges players to strategically play the highest card of the leading suit to win tricks. The game includes a logbook with 35 unique missions, each presenting different objectives such as gathering supplies or outmaneuvering pirates. An illustrated game board provides clear visual guidance, helping players track progress and strategize their next moves. New power-ups and abilities are introduced, allowing players to shift the momentum when facing difficult scenarios. The cooperative nature of the game encourages teamwork, making it suitable for families and groups. 6/30/2025 (Price: $18.48) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rio Grand Games: Five Cucumbers - Trick Taking Card Game, Agurk Variant, Co by RIO GRANDE GAMES

Five Cucumbers is a strategic trick-taking card game for 2-6 players, inspired by the Scandinavian game "Agurk" with a unique twist. The objective is to avoid winning the final trick, adding a layer of tactical decision-making. Players must carefully manage their card plays to force opponents into taking the last trick, eliminating them from the round. The game combines familiar trick-taking mechanics with an inverted win condition, creating a fresh challenge for groups. Designed for competitive play, it encourages strategic thinking and adaptability as players balance risk and timing. The compact format makes it suitable for quick sessions while maintaining depth for repeated play. 6/30/2025 (Price: $19.39) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rio Grande Games Seas of Strife - Rio Grande Games, Trick Taking -Card Game by RIO GRANDE GAMES

*Sea of Strife* is a trick-taking card game designed for 3 to 6 players. The objective is to play multiple rounds until one player reaches a predetermined target number of tricks. The winner is the player who has collected the fewest tricks by that point. Designed by Mark Major, the game features artwork by Beth Sobel and Brigette Indelicato. 6/30/2025 (Price: $17.06) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King - The Ultimate Pirate Trick Taking Card Gam by GRANDPA BECK'S GAMES

Skull King is a strategic trick-taking card game where players bid on the number of tricks they expect to win each round. Correct bids earn points, while incorrect bids result in point deductions. The game introduces special cards—Mermaids, Pirates, the Skull King, the White Whale, and the Kraken—adding depth to gameplay. Designed for 2 or more players aged 7 and up, Skull King is easy to learn and suitable for families, friends, or casual gatherings. The pirate-themed mechanics encourage fast-paced, replayable rounds. Available in over 20 languages, it has gained global popularity. Produced by Grandpa Beck’s Games, known for titles like *Cover Your Assets*, Skull King is part of a catalog that has sold over two million copies. The company specializes in accessible yet strategic games for various group settings. 6/30/2025 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rio Grande Games: Fishing - Trick Taking Card Game, Ocean Theme, Card Draft by RIO GRANDE GAMES

**Fishing: A Strategic Trick-Taking Card Game** In Fishing, players compete to capture tricks by playing cards strategically. The game accommodates 3 to 5 players, with sessions lasting 30 to 60 minutes, and is designed for ages 14 and up. Players navigate the trick-taking mechanics while managing special buoy cards, which can shift control of the round or influence the next lead color. Opponents may also steal tricks, forcing others to pass cards or lose points. The objective is to outmaneuver fellow players by carefully planning each move to secure the most tricks. 6/30/2025 (Price: $20.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Munchkin Deluxe Board Game (Base Game), Family Board & Card Game, Adults, K by STEVE JACKSON GAMES

This deluxe set includes everything needed for immediate gameplay, supporting 3 to 6 players. Each session typically lasts 1 to 2 hours, making it suitable for players aged 10 and older. The package contains standies and a gameboard for enhanced play. 6/30/2025 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Worst-CASE Scenario Card Game - All New Family/Party Game | 0% Trivia, by All Things Equal, Inc.

The ALL NEW Worst-Case Scenario Card Game offers a lighthearted, non-trivia gameplay experience. Designed for ages 10 and up, it accommodates 3 to 6 players, making it suitable for family or adult game nights. Players rank five hypothetical worst-case scenarios on a scale from 1 (Bad) to 5 (The Worst), earning points for correct matches. The player with the highest score wins. The game draws inspiration from The New York Times bestselling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook and was created by the developer behind Loaded Questions and Awkward Family Photos Greatest Hits. Its straightforward rules ensure quick setup and easy play. 6/30/2025 (Price: $14.99)

Inside Job | Social Deduction Game | Card Game | Family Games | Kosmos | 2- by THAMES & KOSMOS

In this cooperative trick-taking game, players take on the roles of secret agents working together to complete missions while identifying a hidden insider among them. The gameplay involves strategically playing cards to fulfill specific mission requirements, such as playing a lower card than previous players. Designed for 2-5 players, the game includes multiple roles like the Bugged Agent and Mastermind, which can be introduced to increase difficulty. Optional advanced rules provide additional replay value. This title received the 2024 ASTRA Play Award in the Geek Games category. 6/30/2025 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Melon Rind Jump 1, Math Game for Kids Learning Adding and Subtracting by 1, by MELON RIND

This math card game includes 66 colorful cards with illustrated rules for quick setup and easy play. The frog cards introduce a dynamic element by resetting the number sequence, adding variety to gameplay. It offers two play modes: a beginner-friendly version for learning and a faster-paced version for more confident players, accommodating different skill levels. The game reinforces math skills such as number sequencing, addition, and subtraction, making it suitable for both home and classroom use. Its engaging design has earned recognition, maintaining replay value even after mastering the core math concepts. 6/30/2025 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Melon Rind Clumsy Thief Math Game for Kids Ages 8+, Educational for Kid's L by MELON RIND

This fast-paced math game helps kids ages 8-12 develop money skills through engaging gameplay. Players create stacks by matching cards that total $100, with cards constantly changing hands to maintain excitement. The rules are simple, allowing for quick setup and immediate play. Designed for 3-6 players, each session lasts about 15 minutes, making it suitable for home, classrooms, or family game nights. The set includes 93 colorful cards and illustrated instructions. This award-winning game reinforces math confidence and strategic thinking while keeping the experience lighthearted and interactive. For more educational games, visit the Melon Rind Store. 6/30/2025 (Price: $20.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Horror Trivia Card Game - Test Your Knowledge of Horror Pop Culture Facts w by ENDLESS GAMES

**TWISTED TERROR** is a horror-themed trivia game that challenges players on their knowledge of frightening facts across movies, books, and TV shows. The game covers topics like creepy dolls, infamous killers, haunted locations, and legendary monsters. Players answer trivia questions to collect weapon cards, with the first to gather three different cards winning the game. Each card features two horror-themed questions, and gameplay lasts approximately 20 minutes. The questions range in difficulty, making it accessible for casual fans while still engaging die-hard horror enthusiasts. Designed for 2 or more players or teams, the game is suitable for ages 13 and up. It includes 150 cards with a total of 300 questions and answers, covering both classic and modern horror. Ideal for game nights or gatherings with fellow horror fans. 6/30/2025 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Amigo Games Bohnanza Classic Card Game – Plant & Harvest Your Beans in This by RIO GRANDE GAMES

Bohnanza is a classic Eurogame centered around bean farming, where players plant, trade, and sell beans to collect large sets for gold. The gameplay encourages constant interaction, with trading occurring on every turn to keep the session dynamic. This edition includes 104 original bean cards, 7 bean mats, and illustrated instructions, along with a 50-card expansion pack featuring cocoa, wax, and coffee beans, allowing for up to 7 players. Designed for ages 12 and up, the game offers strategic depth and replay value, making it suitable for family game nights or gatherings with friends. The mechanics focus on negotiation and resource management, ensuring an engaging experience for all participants. 6/30/2025 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

IELLO: Ancient Knowledge Heritage - Strategy Card Game Expansion, Tableau B by IELLO

This expansion for Ancient Knowledge introduces new gameplay elements, including 25% more builder and technology cards not found in the base game. It features unique "double activation" builder cards that provide additional strategic effects. A new solo campaign mode is included, offering a dedicated single-player experience. The expansion enhances the core game's engine-building mechanics, requiring players to adapt their strategies. Note that Ancient Knowledge: Heritage is an expansion and cannot be played without the base game. 6/30/2025 (Price: $19.71) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rio Grande Games: Moon Colony Bloodbath - Strategy Card Game, Space Surviva by RIO GRANDE GAMES

**Colony Survival** challenges players to strategically manage their lunar colony, balancing survival against unpredictable events that threaten their population. The goal is to outlast competing colonies by maintaining the highest number of survivors. **Life & Death** introduces a card-driven mechanic where players draw both beneficial and harmful events. These cards directly impact the colony, offering advantages or causing casualties, requiring careful decision-making to mitigate risks. **Out to Space** sets the game on the Moon, where players compete for dominance in a newly colonized environment. The objective is to endure longer than rival settlements and secure control over the lunar territory. **Humanity's Crowning Achievement** reflects the game's theme of interstellar expansion, as players guide their colony through the challenges of lunar survival, striving to build the most resilient settlement in human history. **Play Time** accommodates 1-5 players, with sessions lasting 45-90 minutes. Recommended for ages 14 and up, the game offers a strategic experience centered on resource management and survival tactics. 6/30/2025 (Price: $48.01) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Teacher Created Resources SpellChecked Card Game... by TEACHER CREATED RESOURCES INC

Spellchecked is a word-based game where players score points by correctly identifying images and spelling the corresponding words. If a player cannot spell the word, they can still earn points by selecting the correctly spelled option from three choices. The game offers adjustable difficulty levels with more challenging word decks, allowing players of varying skill levels to compete fairly. The set includes an instruction sheet and 208 full-color cards—200 spelling cards and 8 spellchecker cards. Designed for 2–8 players ages 8 and up, the game accommodates different age groups, from third graders to adults. Higher difficulty levels feature tougher words with fewer points awarded, ensuring balanced gameplay where all participants have an opportunity to succeed. 6/30/2025 (Price: $18.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

THAMES & KOSMOS The Crew - Quest for Planet Nine | Card Game | Kennerspiel by THAMES & KOSMOS

This cooperative strategy game requires players to work together—either winning or losing as a team. It introduces a fresh take on traditional trick-taking card games, blending familiar mechanics like following suit and winning tricks with an escalating difficulty level that accommodates both new and experienced players. The game features 50 unique missions set across the solar system, with each session lasting 5 to 10 minutes. It has been recognized with the Kennerspiel des Jahres award, a distinction for standout strategy games. 6/30/2025 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Crew - Mission Deep Sea | Card Game | Cooperative | 2 to 5 Players | Ag by THAMES & KOSMOS

The Crew: Mission Deep Sea is a cooperative trick-taking card game set in an underwater environment, serving as a sequel to the Kennerspiel des Jahres-winning original, The Crew. Players must collaborate to complete objectives by winning specific tricks at precise moments. Communication is restricted to simulate the challenges of deep-sea conditions, requiring quick thinking and strategic planning. The game features progressive difficulty, making it suitable for both new and experienced players. It retains the core mechanics of its predecessor while introducing new gameplay elements. 6/30/2025 (Price: $14.62) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

IELLO: Mino Dice - Family Bidding Board Game, Trick-Taking Dice & Card Game by IELLO

This game blends elements of trick-taking card games with the unpredictability of dice and the social dynamics of a party game. The dice mechanics introduce tension in every round, keeping players engaged until the final moment. Players can bluff and strategize to outmaneuver opponents, making it suitable for both family gatherings and game nights with friends. The set includes 36 dice and supports up to 6 players, ensuring lively and suspenseful gameplay. 6/30/2025 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shadow House Masquerade Bluffing Card Game - Family or Adult Deduction Part by BLUE ORANGE GAMES

**Shadow House Masquerade** is a strategic card game centered around deduction and bluffing, designed for 3 to 8 players. The objective is to identify the hidden culprit among the group before the final turn, while the culprit must evade detection or strategically pass their role to another player. Suitable for families or adult gatherings, the game accommodates players aged 8 and up, blending investigation and deception mechanics. Gameplay unfolds over four rounds, with the detective working to expose the culprit, who must carefully manage their actions to avoid capture. Players make tactical decisions by selecting character cards, each triggering specific in-game effects that can shift roles and alter outcomes. The set includes 36 character cards, 36 point tokens, 1 handcuff token, and illustrated rules. The narrative places players at a formal dinner in an aristocrat’s mansion, where the host has been murdered. Trapped inside, participants must determine who among them is guilty—or successfully conceal their own culpability. 6/30/2025 (Price: $18.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

for Sale Card Game, 96 months to 9600 months... by GRYPHON GAMES

This game is designed for players ages 8 and up, accommodating 3 to 6 participants. Each session typically lasts between 20 and 30 minutes, making it suitable for quick, engaging gameplay. The mechanics are straightforward yet strategic, ensuring accessibility while maintaining replay value. The compact duration allows for multiple rounds in a single sitting, ideal for family gatherings or casual play. All components meet standard safety and durability requirements for tabletop games in this age range. 6/30/2025 (Price: $25.85)