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

Party Pooper by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

This 20- to 30-minute game offers 432 different oddball scenarios (for example: You’re dining with the president of Finland and roasted reindeer and fish pie are on the menu). Players predict which person in the group is most likely (Party Animal) and least likely (Party Pooper) to go along with a given scenario. 9/15/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Singular & Plurals Quizmo® by WORLD CLASS LEARNING MATERIALS INC.

This game allows children to practice creating singular from plural words and vice-versa. It goes over eight rules for making words plural, strengthening both oral and written language skills. 9/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Smithsonian: Be the Expert Game by PRESSMAN TOY CORP.

Features hundreds of color photographs of art and artifacts found at the Smithsonian museums. Study the items on your assignment card, then guess which one doesn’t fit. Use the decoder/magnifier to see if you’re right as you try to be the first expert to reach finish. For 2 to 4 players, ages 8 and up. 9/11/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Smithsonian: Pandamania Game by PRESSMAN TOY CORP.

Race to gather the food your panda needs. When you land on a bamboo space, activate the mother panda to come down the tree. She may help you win. Learn interesting panda facts as you play the game. For 2 to 4 players, ages 5 and up. 9/11/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Office Trivia Game by PRESSMAN TOY CORP.

Based on the hit NBC-TV show starring Steve Carell, players race around the office visiting cubicles and answering questions about the adventures and misadventures of its unique characters. Includes a “Support the Rabid” rubber bracelet—as seen on the show—that players get when they win the “5K” race. For 2 to 6 adult players. 9/11/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Office DVD Board Game by PRESSMAN TOY CORP.

Join the cast of NBC’s hit show “The Office” in a DVD game that features some of your favorite scenes. Answer questions about the clips to earn Schrute bucks as you move along a game board that Dwight himself created. There’s seven different kinds of questions for lots of variety.  For 2 to 6 adult players. 9/11/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Solitaire by BRIGHTER MINDS MEDIA

Developed under collaboration by Large Animal Games and Lifetime Games, Fashion Solitaire allows players to design clothing collections, assemble outfits, and email fashion show photos to friends. Launch date: June 2008. 9/10/2008 (Price: $19.95)

Meet and Greet Thumball by ANSWERS IN MOTION

Students, friends and their fellow employees can have fun and get to know one another by responding to this ball's suggestions to share experiences from work and personal life. The 32 panels include questions and statements such as "Smartest Career Decision" and "Two Office Tools You Can't Live Without." Launch date: September 2008. ( Watch Video) 9/10/2008 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Virtues & Values Thumball by ANSWERS IN MOTION

Ideal for counseling, character-building activities and socialization among employees, the Virtues & Values Thumball includes three positive characteristics for each letter of the alphabet, inviting comments on qualities that the speaker or other players have. Launch date: September 2008. 9/10/2008 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mega Zillio by ZILLIO

Zillio has 12 colorful staircases based upon multiplication tables. The visual and tactile relationships between steps enable kids to discover and master difficult math concepts as they learn and play with 10 essential math skills. Mega Zillio is the larger version of the Mini Zillio. It handles numbers up to 60, and measures 27" x 27" x 12". It does everything the Mini does but can have up to 6 players at a time and the same games included require more challenging play and problem solving to come out on top. 9/10/2008 (Price: $199.95)

Mini Zillio by ZILLIO

Zillio has 12 colorful staircases based upon multiplication tables. The visual and tactile relationships between steps enable kids to discover and master difficult math concepts as they learn and play with 10 essential math skills.  Mini Zillio handles numbers up to 36, and measures 18" x 18" x 8", compared to Mega Zillio's 27" x 27" x 12.5". For up to 4 players at a time.
Awards: 2010 Tillywig Brain Child ( Watch Video) 9/10/2008 (Price: $99.95)

World Class Football by WORLD CLASS LEARNING MATERIALS INC.

Kids can score a touchdown with the first 100 high-frequency words for sight-word vocabulary. Each player will gain knowledge with high-frequency words as they punt, pass, or run the football-shaped pawn down the field and into the opponent's end zone. The game is for two to four players. Launch date: 2307. 8/27/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

JUMBULAYA: The Rearranging, Ever-Changing Word Jumble Game by LEGENDARY GAMES

JUMBULAYA is an award-winning, multi-faceted word strategy game in which players rearrange, add, and trade tiles on the board to build and claim longer and longer words each turn. As players build words horizontally, they also look for a Jumbulaya - a word of seven or more tiles that can be seen vertically on the game board. "Jumbulaya is a word strategy game where players need to THINK ON MULTIPLE LEVELS simultaneously," said Karl Archer, CEO and cofounder of Platypus Games. "It incorporates strategy into the game play, as players are able to add, as well as remove, tiles from the board and think many moves ahead in order to try to win." It has won a 2008 Mensa Select Gold Seal and iParenting Media Award. Launch date: 12/15/2007. 8/25/2008 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wai Lana's Little Yogis™ Daydream Kit by WAI LANA

This charming collection makes naptime a welcome treat for everyone. Perfect for traveling, car rides and daycare, it includes an animated Daydream DVD, the Daydream CD, the Daydream Coloring Book and Daydream Game Cards. "Daydream helps bring a deep sense of calm and inner balance to kids ... and parents," Anna Matthews, customer service representative for Wai Lana, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 8, 2008. 8/21/2008 (Price: $34.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wai Lana's Little Yogis™ Fun Songs Kit by WAI LANA

The Fun Songs Activity Kit entertains little ones as it nurtures their attraction to lifelong habits that will help them be healthy, happy and balanced. The whole family will enjoy all of the goodies in this delightful kit: the Fun Songs CD, a lyrics book, game cards, an activity book and stickers. It features "unique, fun and charming characters," Anna Matthews, customer service representative for Wai Lana, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 8, 2008. 8/21/2008 (Price: $32.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Way Things Work by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

Kids can figure out how things work as they play. Based on David Macaulay's best-selling book, this game is chock full of materials for curious kids. Multiple levels of play allow for a quick game for beginners or more involved competitions — including mechanical experiments — for more advanced players. "The Way Things Work uniquely combines childhood play with real scientific learning. From fact building, to experiences, kids will learn firsthand 'the way things work' while having fun!" Nicole Tiedemann, PR coordinator for R&J Public Relations, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2007. 8/21/2008 (Price: $24.99)

Great States Junior by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

Based on the best-selling Great States game, this junior version is a fun way of introducing youth to the U.S. map. Kids will have a blast searching the game board as they travel along the colored game path. Even pre-readers can play by matching cards to the pictures on the board. "This game teaches children at a very young age about geography, history and state facts. Since even children who cannot read yet are able to play, this game presents a fun way for social studies facts to reach developing minds," Nicole Tiedemann, PR coordinator for R&J Public Relations, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2007. 8/21/2008 (Price: $16.99)

Pentago Cruise Edition by MINDTWISTER USA

This "cruise edition" of the quick-play, easy-to-learn strategy game Pentago is ideal for portability and travel. Launch date: 2007.
Awards: May 2012 TDmonthly Top Toy Award. Why it won: Not only is this game a proven best seller; it also earned a high rating from TDmonthly's panel of reviewers, as well as users on Amazon.com.
— Brooke Andrews, owner of Millers Toy Store in Mamoroneck, N.Y., told TDmonthly in late fall 2009 that her store sells about 12 Pentago games per week. Erika Evers, owner of Dancing Bear Toys in Hendersonville, N.C., estimated sales of about 8 to 12 units per month.
— As of 4/12/2012 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 reviews on Amazon.com. 8/20/2008 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vintage Railroad by U.S. GAMES SYSTEMS, INC.

A nostalgic playing card deck featuring railroad cards and locomotives from the early trains of the world. The cards were created with the artwork and original descriptions from vintage insert cards from the early 1900s. The 54-card deck, perfect for train buffs, is suitable for most card games. 8/14/2008 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Move Your Body Thumball by ANSWERS IN MOTION

This squeezable ball has 32 panels and is one of five new designs for 2008. It is 4" in diameter. ( Watch Video) 8/5/2008 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Dog Has Fleas by AMERICAN CLASSIC TOY INC.

A classic game originally released in 1979. In this game, players start with a hand full of fleas. But dogs should have fleas - not kids, so players try to get rid of their fleas by giving them to "ITCHY" the dog. The trouble is when he wags his tail some of them jump off. The first player to get all of his/her fleas to stay on Itchy's back wins the game! For 2 - 4 players, the game comes with 1 Itchy the dog and 16 fleas. Launch Date: 9/22/08. 8/5/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Skittle Pool by AMERICAN CLASSIC TOY INC.

Skittle Pool represents the most challenging variation to pool since this game was invented. It is relatively easy for beginners, yet requires a high degree of skill for advanced players. Position the swivel pointer to aim the cue ball. Pull back and release the swinging ball to hit the stationary ball, the impact is passed to the cue ball to pocket the ball you were aiming for.  Follow the same rules as standard pool.  You can play 8 ball, solids and stripes and straight pool. Skittle Pool includes real billiard balls, rack, two A frames, 2 chains and 2 swivel pointers. Measures approximately 23 ½” square by 4” high.  For ages 5+. Black  plastic.  Made in China. Safety Tested and Approved. 8/5/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Secrets of the Sea by PLAYROOM ENTERTAINMENT

This game includes a handheld light that reveals clues to the types of tokens needed to win the game. Launch date: September 2008. ( Watch Video) 8/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bongo Bi-Lingo Buddy Matching Game by BONGO CATS INC.

This matching game will help kids reinforce their learning by matching images together and learning the English/Spanish versions of the same item. 7/30/2008 (Price: $7.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Battlez® FMX by ILLEKTRON

Featuring Freestyle Motocross superstar and 10 time X Games medalist Brian Deegan, along with Metal Mulisha team members Todd Potter & Jeremy Lusk. Battlez® FMX is a card & dice game that allows you to battle it out as if in a real Freestyle MX competition, playing as your favorite FMX rider. Scoring or taking away points from your opponent by matching dice combinations on the cards and executing tricks like Back Flip’s, Cliffhangers, Rock Solids, LazyBoyz, and more. You are in control and create your own Freestyle MX show! 7/29/2008