This fast and furious card-based board game appeals to gaming, sports and fantasy sports fans as well as card players. Play is based on high-hand wins and combines the best elements of several classic card games. One to four players deliberate over playing strong cards immediately or holding them back for a power hand, giving players great control over the outcome. Card Football was named a Top 10 Card Game of 2006 by About.com. “Critical decision making” sets this game apart, President Fabio Del Rio of CSE Games told TDmonthly. “The swings and tensions of real football really come through in this game because players determine their fate by the cards they play.” Launch date: January 2006.

The Versus Scoreboard is a fully digital scoreboard and time-keeping device with a powerful audio system. Special sound effects are designed to bring the feel of the stadium home. Featuring state-of-the-art MP3 playback, this sleek and highly-portable device functions as a classic boom box. Awards: 2009 Design Exchange Award for Engineering. Launch date: July 2009.

The licensed NCAA Football board game combines the strategy and decision making of great classic card games with the drama and tension of college football. The game features 20 of the nation’s top schools. For one to four players, the game takes about 45 minutes to play. “The game is easy-to-learn, but has the depth and variety that will bring football fans back for more,” CSE Games President Fabio Del Rio told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2008.

This fast and furious card-based NHL hockey board game appeals to gaming, sports and fantasy sports fans, as well as card players. Play is based on high-hand wins and combines the best elements of several classic card games. One to four players deliberate over playing strong cards immediately or holding them back for a shot on net or a big save, giving players great control over the outcome. Launch date: May 2006.