How to Play:

A winner of many international commendations and awards, Quoridor Classic is a near-perfect game. Its objective is clear, not convoluted; the physical game is stylish, sturdy, and well made; and it has broad player appeal--it's great for families with players of varying ages. Quoridor Classic is a fast-moving strategy game that is similar to chess insofar as players move pawn-shaped pieces across the board. The difference is that there are wooden fences one erects to block the progress of and force a different route upon an opponent. The physical blocks are quite effective for discouraging daring moves, and encouraging more competitive players. Players utilize analytical and logistical thinking, as well as math-minded strategy. The game includes four pawn-shaped, smooth wooden pieces that are stylishly stained. The fences are natural wood. The playing board is made of heavy, carved wood that is richly stained and finished. Quoridor Classic accommodates two to four players. --Diane Beall

Awards:

• Game of the Year - USA
• Mensa's Top Five Best Games
• Toy Award - Benelux
• Consumers Toy Award - Quebec
• Game Magazine Toy Award
• Best Bet of the Toy Testing Council - Canada

Ages: 6-99
Number of Players: 2-4

How to Play:

Each player chooses a color and takes a set of 21 pieces. Players
take turns placing pieces on the board, each starting from the corner
of their color. Each new piece must touch at least one other piece
of the same color, but only at the corners!  Pieces of the same color
cannot be in contact along an edge. There are no restrictions on how
pieces of different colors may touch each other. The goal is to cover
as much of the board with your pieces as possible. Players who put
down all their pieces earn extra points! Be tactical. Blockade your
opponents while expanding your own territory. The game ends when
all players are blocked from laying down any more of their pieces. 
This also includes any players who may have placed all of their pieces
on the board. Scores are tallied. And the winner is the player for
whom the total area of his/her remaining pieces is the lowest! 
 
About the Game:

The World's Most-Awarded Visual Strategy Game

One of the most-awarded games, including Game of the Year awards in Europe and Japan. Place as many of your 21 geometric shapes on the board as you can, but only the corners of your own pieces may touch.

Awards:

• Mensa Select
• Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Toys
• Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award
• Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
• Parent's Choice Gold Award

Ages:  all ages
Number of Players: 2 to 4
Playing Time: varies

How to Play:

Qwirkle is as simple as matching colors and shapes, but this game also requires tactical maneuvers and well-planned strategy. Earn points by building rows and columns of blocks that share a common shape or color. Look for opportunities to score big by placing a tile that touches multiple pieces with matching attributes. The player with the most points wins! 

About the Game:

Combining SET and Scrabble, it's one of the Most Awarded Games Of All Time!

Awards:

• Parents' Choice Gold Award
• Mensa Select Winner
• Major Fun Award

Ages: 7 and up
Number of Players: 2 to 4

How to Play:

Great Exercise of Basic Math and Strategy Skills

Easy to learn, challenging to play and great for the whole family, Flip 4 perfectly combines math and strategy. Roll the dice then add, subtract or multiply the numbers to land on board squares. The real fun starts when you "flip" an opponent out of the game! Includes 16 game pieces, 2 dice and game board.

Awards:

• Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award
• Dr. Toy's 10 Best Games Award

Ages: 7 and up
Number of Players: 2 to 4

How to Play:

In Roll 'n Multiply, multiply numbers on the dice correctly to place chips on the board, where four in a row wins. But watch out—your opponent may try to turn the tables on you! Board doubles as a storage tray for the pieces.

Awards:

• Dr. Toy Smart Toy/Smart Play Award
• iParenting Media Award

Ages: 7 and up
Number of Players: 2

How to Play:

Roaring Success with Young Builders - The adorable 3-D characters built with durable high-density foam and unique connectors appeal to boys and girls alike. Dragons and Reptiles set has 235 pieces and makes dragons, snakes and other cold-blooded creations.

Awards:

• Dr. Toy Product of Excellence
• Parents' Choice Approved Award
• iParenting Media Winner

Ages: 3 to 10
Number of Players: 1

How to Play:

How High Can You Pile the Animal Circus?

Children stack these whimsical playing pieces according to the roll of a die. As the pile-up gets taller, they'll have to use their understanding of symmetry and balance to be the one to place the winning tenth elephant on top without toppling the pile. Painted wood pieces are great for reinforcing the basics of counting, strategy and color recognition. 19 playing pieces.

Awards:

• Dr. Toy Ten Best Games Award
• Parents' Choice Silver Award

Ages: 3 to 6
Number of Players: 1 to 4

How to Play:

A Magnetic Tangram Game Perfect for Preschoolers

Tangoes Jr. brings the fun, creativity and problem-solving challenges of tangram puzzles to a toy designed specifically for kids. With a large playing surface, 7 magnetic puzzle pieces and recognizable puzzles, children can create classic tangram images. Eleven double-sided cards are included, with one side giving the youngest puzzlers helpful hints and the other offering a more difficult version of the same puzzle. The set also comes with a blank card, so that children can invent puzzles of their very own. All seven puzzle pieces store in the side drawer, and all 12 puzzle cards store beneath the playing surface. Tangoes Jr. also has an integrated carry handle, making it great for on-the-go fun.

Awards:

• Dr. Toy's Smart Toy Award
• Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
• Creative Child Magazine Toy of the Year Award

Ages: 3-6
Number of Players: 1

How to Play:

A Math Version of Scrabble® Turns Young Minds on to Algebra!

Players use tiles to form vertical or horizontal math equations—requires computing and thinking strategically, critically and creatively. Earn higher scores using division or fraction tiles and landing on premium board positions. Includes 190 number and operation tiles, four tile racks and rules booklet.  Invented by a veteran math teacher! 

You can also order a Junior Tile Set (not shown) for ages 6 and up for $7.95. 

Awards:

• Parents' Choice Recommended Award
• Dr. Toy 10 Best Games Award

Ages: 8 and up
Number of players: 2 to 4 or play in teams

How to Play:

Play the World's Greatest Game Instantly!

Simply draw a card and place your corresponding piece on the board. The cards reinforce each piece's moves and powers, gradually introducing you to the rules of chess in small steps and lucky breaks. When you're ready to play standard chess, just flip over the two-sided game board. 56 action cards and two full sets of chess pieces included.

Ages: 7 and up
Number of Players: 2

How to Play:

Challenge Friends and Family to See Who Has the Biggest Brain!

Inspired by the top-selling Nintendo game, kids will have fun exercising logic, math and verbal skills as they compete in five categories: Analyze, Compute, Identify, Memorize and Think. Collect chips for correct answers and weigh them on the scale to see who has the biggest brain! Includes spinner board, 330 cards and timer.

Awards:

• Dr. Toy Best Products Award

Ages: 8 -12
Number of Players: 2 to 6

How to Play:

Apples to Apples Bible Edition brings interesting and entertaining Bible topics to the award winning card and party game, Apples to Apples! Just open the box and deal the cards and you’re ready to play. Simply select the card from your hand that you think is best described by a card played by the judge. Players will enjoy the clever comparisons while expanding their knowledge of the Bible.

It’s easy to learn and fun to play. The perfect game for those with an interest in the Bible – great for youth groups, families and friends.

Ages: 9 to Adult
Number of Players: 4-10 players
Playing Time: about 25 minutes

How to Play:

Guesstures Bible Edition brings the best selling game of split-second charades, Guesstures, to the Christian community. QUICK! You only have few short seconds per word! Your four words this round are “Baptize,” “Cross,” “Moses,” and “Lamb.” The harder the word, the more points it’s worth. ACT UP! ACT OUT! ACT FAST!

Ages: 12 to adult
Number of Players: 4-24 players
Playing Time: 20-40 minutes

How to Play:

A fast paced, outrageously fun game based on the Bible! Players draw two cards and start calling out the words on the cards. Did someone else just yell out “cross”? Yes! It’s a match! One of the players who matched, rolls a die while the other player calls out “odd” or “even.” If that player guesses correctly, it’s worth a point! If not, the player rolling the die gets the point. The players draw new cards and start calling out words again. It’s so simple! The game contains six decks of cards: Symbols, Books, Places, People, Animals, and Things found in the Bible. Each card has five words related to that category.

Ages: 8 to adult
Number of Players: 3-48 players
Playing Time: 20-40 minutes

How to Play:

A question and answer game that requires strategy to win! Just flip the spinner and watch the fun begin! Do you want to answer the question or give it to your opponent? The game contains more than 280 Bible-related questions. Each question has six clues. The more clues you ask for, the easier it gets. But, remember, the more clues you ask for, the fewer points you can win. The first player, or team, to earn 55 points wins the game!

Ages: 8 to adult
Number of Players:  2-24
Playing Time: 20-40 minutes

How to Play:

Outburst Bible Edition brings challenging and entertaining Bible topics to the uproarious family game of Outburst. Each topic has ten target answers. How many can your team name? The fun begins when your team draws a topic. It could be “Names for Christ,” “Animals in the Bible,” or “Sons of Jacob.” The timer is turned over and team members shout out possible answers. But remember, only the ten target answers score points!

Ages: 8 to adult
Number of Players: 2 teams
Playing time: 20 to 40 minutes