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

4th of July by SUNSOUT INC.

This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle measures 20" x 27" and features a thick, upgraded puzzle board. 4/30/2010 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hummingbird Reflections 600-pc. Special Shaped Jigsaw Puzzle by SUNSOUT INC.

This special-shaped, 600-piece jigsaw puzzle features an upgraded board. 4/30/2010 (Price: $19.22) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Night Cafe - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle by LIBERTY PUZZLES

The Night Cafe by Vincent Van Gogh (1888) Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle has 499 whimsy and character pieces and measures 16.25" x 12.75". Liberty Puzzles Manager Jeff Elridge told TDmonthly, "Liberty Puzzles are classic wooden jigsaw puzzles, made with quarter inch maple plywood and the finest archival paper and inks. No two pieces in any puzzle are alike, and each puzzle features dozens of intricate, charming whimsy pieces." 4/30/2010 (Price: $95.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

View of Krumau Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle by LIBERTY PUZZLES

The 508-piece View of Krumau by Egon Schiele (1916) wooden jigsaw puzzle measures 16" x 12.75". Jeff Elridge, Manager at Liberty Puzzles, told TDmonthly, "Liberty Puzzles are classic wooden jigsaw puzzles, made with quarter-inch maple plywood and the finest archival paper and inks. No two pieces in any puzzle are alike, and each puzzle features dozens of intricate, charming whimsy pieces." 4/30/2010 (Price: $95.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Berlin Street Scene Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle by LIBERTY PUZZLES

Liberty Puzzles puzzle designs are modeled after some of the most intricate jigsaw puzzles ever made. The Berlin Street Scene by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1913) is a 496-piece 12.75" x 17.50" wooden jigsaw puzzle filled with charming whimsy and character pieces. Liberty Puzzles Manager Jeff Elridge told TDmonthly, "Liberty Puzzles are classic wooden jigsaw puzzles, made with quarter-inch maple plywood and the finest archival paper and inks." 4/30/2010 (Price: $95.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

African Spots 700-piece Special Shaped Puzzle by SUNSOUT INC.

This unique African Spots 700-piece specially-shaped jigsaw puzzle features an upgraded, thicker puzzle board. 4/29/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Castle Neuschwanstein Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle by LIBERTY PUZZLES

The 658-piece Classic Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle of Castle Neuschwanstein is 15.75" by 20.75" in size. Jeff Elridge, manager at Liberty Puzzles, told TDmonthly, "No two pieces in any puzzle are alike, and each puzzle features dozens of intricate, charming whimsy pieces." 4/29/2010 (Price: $125.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Blossoming Chestnut Branches Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle by LIBERTY PUZZLES

A 443-piece large wooden jigsaw of Vincent Van Gogh's "Blossoming Chestnut Branches" painting, this puzzle measures 16.25" x 12.75". Liberty Puzzles Manager Jeff Elridge told TDmonthly, "Our puzzle designs are modeled after some of the most intricate jigsaw puzzles ever made." 4/29/2010 (Price: $95.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zillio 2D Playground by ZILLIO

The Zillio 2D Playground is a more cost-conscious and compact version of Mega Zillio. Using the included dice, cards, tokens and instructions, kids can play more than 20 different games to build their multiplication, pattern recognition and problem-solving skills.
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— Hula Hooping Mom found Zillio to be “a fun way to keep kids interested in math and a fun way for you to ‘refresh’ your memory so that you can help with that homework.”
— Mike from Cool Baby Kid enjoyed playing with his nephews and appreciated the educational focus of Zillio. “Being an engineer, I know the value a solid math background can provide and feel that the Zillio Games can assist in preparing the educational foundation for possibly another future engineer in our family,” he said. ( Watch Video) 4/27/2010 (Price: $31.95)

Lexigo by WIGGLES 3D

Twisty Word Fun! Lexigo is a challenging new game for word lovers from Wiggles 3D. All new high quality pouch for travel and tile drawing.  Players add letter tiles to a grid to spell out words. What's unique about this game is that words can be spelled in any direction – forwards, backwards or in a twisting path. Players can also bump each other's pawns off tiles to gain an edge in this fast-paced game.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal and Good Housekeeping Magazine Game of the Year.
Supported by the new Lexigo app for group play.  Bonus! Every purchase of the word tile game receives 'coins' for use in the app.al. ( Watch Video) 4/23/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Catan Histories: Settlers of America™ Trails to Rails by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

The 19th Century has arrived and Americans are heading west. Wagon trains are forming up and heading out to settle new lands and build new cities. These new cities will need railroad lines to bring in new people and necessary goods. Some head west for the adventure, some to start a new life, still others to find work.

Look west to make your fortune. As the population grows, resources will dwindle and the smart money seeks new sources and new markets. Finance your settlers as they head west to build the cities of tomorrow. Link these cities with rails of steel and operate your railroad to supply the townsfolk with goods. To the west lie lands to settle and fortunes to be made!

Settlers of America: Trails to Rails utilizes the familiar Catan hex-tile grid to present a map of the United States. Players collect and trade resources, in order to purchase, migrate and build settlements, forge railroads and acquire locomotives. Railroads are used to distribute goods to the interconnected cities. As westward locations are settled, old sources of resources deplete. The addition of gold adds to the depth of play and increases options for the players. 4/22/2010 (Price: $55.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WWF Games by REEVES INTL. INC.

Reeves International introduces their one of-a-kind classic games 8-in-1 combo pack. The games challenge players in strategy and in conservation, or teach them about some of the species that inhabit our planet, from the polar bear to the river dolphin. The wood used in these games are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and signifies compliance with the highest environmental standards. The combo package Includes: chess, checkers, backgammon, dominoes, ludo, pick-up sticks, salamanders, ladders, playing cards and playing instructions. Launch date: 2010. 4/21/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

About Time - USA Edition by CIRCA CIRCA LTD.

First launched in the UK, About Time USA edition has all the features of the original board game plus new American content. The objective is to be the team that guesses closest to the actual date (year) of an historical event. Categories include Heroes & Villains, The Arts, Everyday Life, Innovation, Word & Thought and State & Nation. It features more than 1,600 original questions on American history and culture and world events up to and including 2009. Player pieces are historical characters including Queen Elizabeth I, Napoleon and Shakespeare. The game is for two to eight players or teams and lasts between 25 and 90 minutes. ( Watch Video) 4/21/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rise of Empires™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

Rise of Empires play is divided into three eras. Choices made early in the era are repeated late, so your decisions must have both short-term and long-term benefits to be successful. This process requires tough decision-making and promotes an atmosphere with nail-biting suspense. Victory points are rewarded for building cities, having an empire, for progress in science, and for trading goods. 4/20/2010 (Price: $55.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nuns on the Run™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

In Nuns on the Run™ you explore the exciting nocturnal world of a grand abbey filled with intrigue and deception. As the old abbess, the noble prioress, or a simple novice you become hunter or prey. Everyone gets a special “blessing,” but only the novices try to fulfill a “secret wish.” They must sneak through the dimly lit halls, corridors, and gardens, seeking keys and treasures unique to their goal. Meanwhile, the vigilant abbess and prioress patrol their routes, ever watchful of young novices who should be fast asleep in their austere cells. Are you wily enough, or sneaky enough to fulfill your quest and win the night? 4/20/2010 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Pillars of the Earth: Builders Duel by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

England in the 12th Century. The players take on the roles of Prior Philip and Bishop Waleran. Philip wants to build the most beautiful cathedral in England. Waleran is planning his own project, a mighty fortress. Both players are trying to simultaneously build their buildings. To construct your building, you must obtain raw resources and convert them into building materials. You are supported by your friends and powerful allies, but are constantly opposed by dangerous foes. If you manage to overcome and build your building first, you win! 4/20/2010 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Witch of Salem™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

Brave Arkham Detectives Battle the Elder Evil Step back to early 20th Century New England. Here, the horrible "Great Old Ones"-mysterious inhabitants of a dark, unfathomable void-seek entry into our world. One of their imprisoned overlords gathers them, just as his worldly servants open portals throughout Arkham for the coming onslaught. Only Salem's master witch, Robert Craven, holds the key to safeguarding mankind. 4/20/2010 (Price: $49.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

1853 - India by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

1853 is a railway building game using the 18XX game system, set in imperial India. It was originally published in 1989 by Hartland Trefoil.  Contrary to many other 18XX games, 1853 does not require aggressive stock trading, but skills in engineering the best possible routes. 4/20/2010 (Price: $75.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Atlantis™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

You control a faction in beautiful Atlantis, the glorious civilization built upon the sea. No other city rivals its power. None command such riches. Now, the link between the land and your beloved home of Atlantis is crumbling! You must race to move your people along the great bridge to the mainland before it disappears into the thundering waters below. AtlantisT is a very casual, social game for 2-4 players ages 10 and older. 4/20/2010 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Glenn's Gallery™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

You are all employees of Glenn’s Gallery, a prestigious art gallery where you are learning the ins and outs of the business of selling fine art. Your job is to look at trends in the art world, and recommend to Glenn the types of art that are going to attract the most customers. Customers are represented by cards, and at the beginning of each turn, you have a certain amount of information about the customers that will show up this month. 4/20/2010 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Party Roulette™ Game by CAN YOU IMAGINE

The rules of  The Party Roulette™ Game are simple! Pass the Party Roulette™ Revolver (with a balloon in place) to a friend. Your friend cocks the hammer & then pulls the trigger (hoping they can take their sho without popping the balloon). If the balloon doesn't pop, the Party Roulette™ Revolver gets passed to the next person. The anticipation of the BIG BANG - if the balloon pops - is amazing! Watch your friends' faces as they wait to take their turn. What happens to the person who pops the balloon is entirely up to you - You create the rules! 4/19/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dizios by MINDWARE

Dizios is a bright, bold and brain-bending domino game with a dizzying twist. Two or more players take turns placing tiles into the grid by matching up edges, and earn points according to the pieces on the board that their tile touches. It includes 71 glossy, thick chipboard game tiles. Awards: 2010 Mensa Select. 4/19/2010 (Price: $19.95)

Tic Tack Stack by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

In this multiplayer game, players use swiveling ramps to launch chips onto the play board. With careful aim the chips will fall into the desired hole. As players take turns the stack of chips in each hole gets higher. The goal is to try to get three matching color chips in a row, either vertically, horizontally or diagonally in this version of the classic game. The package includes a game base, game tray, four ramps, 52 game chips, and game rules in English and French. For two to four players. ( Watch Video) 4/16/2010 (Price: $14.99)

Scoop 'Em Up by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

There are 12 different flavors of ice cream players can stack one on top of the other. Whoever can scoop and stack the most wins the game. Package includes ice cream cone base, ice cream cone, 12 ice cream scoops, and game rules in English and French. For 2-4 players. ( Watch Video) 4/16/2010 (Price: $19.99)

Find 5 Fast by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

This game asks players to find the common object on all five 'Magical Discs of Common Things'. Whoever finds it first gets to mark that object with his/her colored coin and flip over ANY ONE of the discs. There will always be only one common object that appears on all five discs, no matter which disc is turned over during the game. For a greater challenge, there's a version using six magical discs, with more objects on each one. The game comes with five magical double-sided discs, six magical double-sided discs for advanced play, 16 scoring chips, built-in scoring board, and rules in English and French. For two to four players. ( Watch Video) 4/16/2010 (Price: $14.99)