**Happy City** is a charming tile-laying game where players build the happiest city by strategically placing various structures. The game includes ten different buildings, such as high-rises, pastry shops, and amusement parks, each contributing to the well-being of the city's inhabitants. Players earn points by multiplying inhabitants and hearts on their cards, requiring careful balance to maximize happiness. Designed for 2-5 players, each game lasts around 30 minutes, making it suitable for ages 8 and up. Published by Game Factory, it offers a lighthearted, family-friendly experience with simple rules and cheerful illustrations.

LEATHERS! is a fast-paced card game designed for 2-8 players, ages 8 and up, with an average playtime of 15 minutes. The objective is to collect complete sets of matching garments by quickly identifying and swapping cards. Each set consists of four identical clothing items, such as socks, shirts, or summer tops, with 50 different sets included in the game. Players simultaneously exchange cards from their hands with those in the center of the table, requiring speed, observation, and memory. The first player to assemble six full sets wins. This edition is in German and is published by GAME FACTORY & PARTNER.

*Slanted Birds* is a compact card game housed in a mini tin, designed for quick play sessions with strategic decision-making. Each card features two bird illustrations on the back, but only one matches the bird on the front—a detail only the vulture card knows. Players draw cards face down and choose whether to add them to their own display or challenge another player by chirping. The game concludes when a player collects all nine unique bird types, ranging from the hoopoe to the helmeted cassowary. Scoring is based on the odd-numbered birds in a player’s display, adding a twist to final tallies. With straightforward rules and a playtime of around 15 minutes, it suits 2–5 players aged 8 and up. Its portable tin makes it a practical choice for travel or gifting. Published by Game Factory, this title is part of their lineup focused on family and social gameplay.

Based on the Strawberry Shortcake: Sweet Dreams movie, this PS2 game asks players to help build new dreams for Strawberry Shortcake’s four friends. The platform style game incorporates eight exploration levels and six mini-games. Players learn about friendship, and as they obtain powers and knowledge, difficulty increases for replay value. “The Game Factory has been dedicated to creating non-violent, age-appropriate video games for children as young as 5 years old,” Flashpoint PR account coordinator Karen Lynch told TDmonthly. This game gives children “a chance to use their imagination to unlock dreams and explore different environments.” Launch date: Oct. 24, 2006.

Koala Brothers Outback Adventures is an action adventure game for the preschool audience. Kids take on the role of all the different characters from the popular Koala Brothers TV series. They can help the brothers find George’s lost mail or jump around as Josie the Kangaroo, searching for Mitzi. They can even play a tennis match with Archie or help Lolly serve ice cream from her ice cream van on a warm day.