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

Spontuneous™ - The Classic Edition by SPONTUNEOUS GAMES INC

Have you ever heard a word that triggered you to sing a song?  If so, then YOU are Spontuneous™!  One player says a word and the race is on for the others to sing a song containing that word.  The game Spontuneous™ Challenges players to think of lyrics to songs they know and love.  It’s fun, fast paced and full of laughs! 6/2/2011 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zeven Card Zombie by MINDTWISTER USA

Zeven Card Zombie is like a Rummy game, but with Zombies and more interaction between the players. The object of the game is for players to lay down a matching hand of Seven Zombie cards first. Five cards are dealt, ten brain markers are given to each player, and during game play two cards are always picked up and discarded. Players play Zeven Card Zombie and collect cards to keep the brains of victims, while using the military Commando Team to rescue them from their opponents. Beware the Zombie Hunter as she will slay the minions on the spot- but don’t worry, for the wretched Grave Digger can always get what players need. Launch date: August 2010. 5/27/2011 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Colorio by MINDTWISTER USA

Colorio is a strategic game of memory and daring. Each round, players have to remove some of the caps to reveal the colored discs beneath. But players must be careful; if they reveal five discs of the same color they are out of the game. So, players must try to remember where the colors are placed and dare to remove more and more caps to trap their opponents and push them into making mistakes. Colorio is a simple game that is quick to learn, fast to play and offers challenges to players of all skill levels. Launch date: February 2011. 5/27/2011 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PONDER by MINDTWISTER USA

In Ponder, players must race to get their frog to the other side of the pond. It’s the annual Frog Race and the distance is one English pond; the aim is to get one''s team over to the other side of the pond before everyone else does. However, the frogs are not very fit, so they need the lily leafs to step on to cross the pond. The pond is crowded and one may only move as the cards dictate. Ponder is a fast and strategic race game for the whole family. Set in a beautiful pond with floating lily leaves, sun shining and a summer breeze; lazy frogs included. Launch date: February 2011.
Awards: 2010 Golden Dice Family Game of the Year, Sweden. 5/27/2011 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Repello by MINDTWISTER USA

Repello is a game of grasped opportunities. The aim is to push as many Repellers and opponents as possible off the board. Objects pushed off the board are worth points and the player with the finest collection at the end of the game is the winner. There is one basic rule in Repello: All objects repel each other, and players decide which object pushes which. In a single move one may set off a chain reaction that will spread over the entire board, sending valuable Repellers, or opponents, over the edge. Master the pushes and bounces; see the possibilities in each moment and one stands a very good chance of winning. Launch date: February 2011.
Awards: 2010 Golden Dice Game of the Year, Sweden. 5/27/2011 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fandooble by MINDTWISTER USA

Fandooble is a party game filled with dragons, knights, wizards… and a scoundrel named Fandooble. Opponents must race against one another to steal all of the gold from the fearsome dragon and possibly some of the other players. Taking turns, players roll the four dice, pushing their luck to see how much gold they can get. Rolling as often as they want, taking treasure from the dragon or their friends and foes alike, it’s the luck of the dice- but if a player rolls three dragons, they are eliminated. Three of the dice have treasure and dragons. The treasure gets players gold; the dragons foil their spoils. Three dragons rolled and a players' stash goes back to the dragon’s pile; if those dragons are red, the player loses the stash from their turn and all the gold in their bank. The other die has wizards and knights to help along the way. It also has the rascally scoundrel Fandooble; he’ll steal players' hard stolen gold and give it to someone else. Fandooble is for 2-6 players, and game time last from 10-30 minutes. "Easy to learn, simple to take with you on the go," Monica Lucas, VP of Operations at Mindtwister USA, told TDmonthly. ( Watch Video) 5/27/2011 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Palette by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.

Players will be challenged to put their memory to the test in just five short seconds as they attempt to memorize a specific shade of color and then match it to the correct color wheel. Just the slightest difference between shade, tint or hue can completely change the game. The first player to fill their artist’s palette with six color chips and win the game. Fast-paced play combines with memory building, visual thinking and art.  Color guide provides extra learning material.
Awards: TDmonthly Top Toy Award, January 2012; 2011 Finalist for ASTRA's Best Toys for Kids
— Why it won: Unlike most matching games, which require players to remember and pair off images, this game challenges players to remember the exact shade of a certain color. They then must match the color they saw to a color wheel. An entertaining, challenging twist on the classic memory game. 5/27/2011 (Price: $24.95)

Color Fever by LMD GAMES

Color Fever is a family game for players 8 and up. It is a tile placement point scoring game that plays well for 2, 3 or 4 players. Each player has his/her own board to build points from tiles selected. This game is a combination of strategy and luck. "The best part about Color Fever is that it doesn't matter whether there are 2, 3 or 4 players. Everyone plays on the same dice roll so there is no waiting around for your turn. This keeps the game moving and each player can root every time the dice is rolled," Derek Chinn, owner of LMD Enterprises, told TDmonthly. 5/27/2011 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

GALLOP! The Game by DISCOVERY BAY GAMES

GALLOP! The Game includes a game board with a magical Scanimation door, two dice (colors and numbers, depending on the age and ability level of the players), five animal movers (horse, cat, turtle, butterfly, and rooster), and four guess tokens. Players take turns opening the Scanimation door to see which animal will move around the track on each round. The first player or players to strut, gallop or flutter their way around the track wins. It is the "Only board game to feature the magic of Scanimation from Rufus Butler Seder’s popular book, GALLOP!," Natalie Dent, director of PR at Discovery Bay Games, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2011. 5/27/2011 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Goggle Eyes by GOLIATH GAMES

Goggle Eyes is the hilarious family game that challenges players' vision and balance. To win, players must be the first to get to the finish point by winning challenges such as writing their name backwards, drawing, or performing actions - while wearing wacky glasses provided by the game that alters players' vision. "The glasses that the game comes with alter your perception and has three settings that makes the actions performed harder than they would normally be, and also adds a funny twist to the game," Jennifer Robinson, manager of public relations for Goliath Games, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2011. 5/27/2011 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Acuity by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.

Players race against each other or work together against the clock to find the patterns hidden in the grid. Each time a tile is turned over, the pattern on that tile may be created by combining two or four of the tiles in the playing grid. Features 70 durable and vibrantly mind-bending pattern tiles, Acuity reinforces the importance of visual spatial skills and pattern recognition.
Awards: Parents' Choice Gold Award, 2010 5/27/2011 (Price: $19.95)

Where is Leo? by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

In this game, players have to hunt for and describe where Leo the Lion may be hiding. Cards show the real location in the lower left corner, and the "last place I saw Leo" is in the thought or speech bubble above each animal's head. Players race to follow the route and find Leo's real location. For example, the frog last saw Leo asleep in his bed. Players scan the circle of card tiles to find the bed in the lower left corner of the tile and discover that the bed is in the Bear's room. But Leo is not there. The bear last saw Leo at the lighthouse. And so it goes.
Awards: Spring 2011 Parents Choice Recommended Award  5/27/2011 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dominion: Cornucopia by RIO GRANDE GAMES

The peasants have spent a hard week scything hay in the fields, but tonight the festivities begin, starting with a sumptuous banquet of roast hay. Then, the annual nose-stealing competition. Then you have two jesters, one who always lies, one who always tells the truth, both hilariously. This celebration will truly have something for everyone.This is the 5th addition to the game of Dominion. It adds 13 new Kingdom cards to Dominion, plus 5 unique cards. The central theme is variety; there are cards that reward you for having a variety of cards in your deck, in your hand, and in play, as well cards that help you get that variety. 5/24/2011 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

2011 Spring Tin: Pokemon Trading Card Game: by POKEMON USA

Each 2011 Pokemon Trading Card Game Sneak-Peek Tepig Tin contains a basic Pokemon Tepig preview card from the Pokemon TCG Black & White expansion, as well as a Tepig collectible figure. Each tin also contains a special Black & White preview pack with 5 more new Pokemon. In addition, included is 4 more Pokemon TCG booster packs from Call of Legends, the HS Series, or the Platinum Series. 5/24/2011 (Price: $13.95)

Pokemon Card Game Black White Special Edition Victini Box by POKEMON USA

This special edition set comes with 5 Black & White Booster Packs, 1 Foil Promo Card and a mini PVC figure of Victini. 5/24/2011 (Price: $20.00)

Magic the Gathering: MTG New Phyrexia Fat Pack by WIZARDS OF THE COAST

New Phyrexia is the third set in the Scars of Mirrodin block. The set features 175 black-bordered cards, including randomly inserted premium versions of all cards in the set. Contains: nine boosters, 80 land cards, a Spindown life counter, a player's guide, a card storage box, and two 60-card deck boxes (Contents subject to change). 5/24/2011 (Price: $36.65) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Leapster Explorer Disney Pixar Cars 2 by LEAPFROG

This game features the Cars 2 characters in a global spy race. Teaches measurement, graphs, patterns and problem solving. In different challenges, kids must measure the correct distance to make a fantastic jump; complete patterns to find clues or escape traps; and race as Lightning McQueen and see who's the fastest car. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years (grades pre-K to 1). Only for Leapster Explorer. 5/24/2011 (Price: $24.99)

Recycle It! by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

This game helps children learn which materials are used to make products and what happens to them when we're done with them. Players can win the game by recycling as much as they can. Helps parents to talk to their children about the environment. 5/20/2011 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pole Position by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

Kids and subtract the numbers on the dice to figure out how many spaces their "car" can go. For younger players, play fast and frantically. 5/20/2011 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Princess Game by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

In this princess-themed game, players must complete the secret tasks as they race around the 3-D castle in search of the jeweled tiara. This game teaches kids to use their logic-based puzzle solving skills. 5/20/2011 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ahoy, Me Hearties! by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

In this game, players race around the island, filling their treasure chest with gold coins. Encourages number recognition, counting and first adding skills. 5/20/2011 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Great Food Race! by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

Players become healthy-eating champions as they compete to eat the most nutritious food. Parents and caregivers can playfully reinforce healthy habits, such as exercise and good food choices. Adding and subtracting the points earned or lost throughout the game also helps children with their math skills. 5/20/2011 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monkey Nuts by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

In this Bingo-like game with letters and words, kids practice and learn letters and words as they pick up nuts and race around the 3-D monkey tree. Challenging and easy cards are included, so that parents can match the game to their child's ability. The design of the 3-D-tree and the peanut cards keep children interested as they learn. 5/20/2011 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Counting Sheep by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

Children learn numbers up to three by matching the sleeping and the awake animals. The 3-D sheep counter adds a lot of fun to the game, and your child's counting skills will improve playing this game.
Awards: The TOY Award UK 5/20/2011 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fairies Game by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

Kids must discover the hidden fairies and wave the sparkly magic wand to win the game. This counting game helps children start to comprehend numbers and easy additions up to 10. 5/20/2011 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]