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Hasbro
Parker Brothers
Milton Bradley
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Clue Jr. Ages 5-8 2 - 6 players |
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- Favorite Features -
- no reading required
- simple rules young children will be able to understand and remember
- encourages cooperative play, playing by the rules, logic, problem solving, memory skills
- fun game board
Excellent adaptation of a long-time favorite, Clue, for younger children. Creative, fun game for the entire family! Tremendously well done, Parker Brothers!
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Monopoly Jr. Disney Princess Edition Ages 5-8 2-4 players |
- Favorite Features -
- simple rules
- encourages math skills, cooperative play, playing by the rules
- fun game board with favorite Disney Princesses
Great first Monopoly game for young girls! Extremely well done, Parker Brothers!
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Nick Jr. Blue's Room Ages 3+ 2-4 players |
- Favorite Features -
- batteries accessible only with a screwdriver
- fun with their friend, Blue
- no reading required
- encourages matching, listening, cooperative play, playing by the rules
Unique, fun game for little ones! Very nicely done, Milton Bradley!
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Candy Land - Winnie the Pooh Edition Ages 3+ 2-4 players - |
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- Favorite Features -
- simple rules
- options for older and younger players
- favorite, much loved Pooh characters add to the fun
- no reading required
- encourages counting, color recognition, taking turns, playing fair, cooperative play
Classic must-have first game, updated with Pooh and friends for a can't-be-beat combination! Tremendously well done, Milton Bradley!
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Chutes & Ladders Sesame Street Edition Ages 3+ 2-4 players |
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- Favorite Features -
- easy rules
- favorite Sesame Street Friends are the tokens
- good deeds take children up ladders while slides take you down and talk about consequences
- encourages counting, number recognition, taking turns, cooperative playing as well as thinking about good deeds and consequences
Another classic, must-have first game with the special additions of loved Sesame Street characters! Tremendously well done, Milton Bradley!
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Yahtzee Jr. the Disney Edition Ages 4+ 2-4 players |
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- Favorite Features -
- colorful, fun Disney friends on the die
- encourages matching, counting, cooperative play, taking turns
- fun first Yahtzee game
Creative way to allow little ones to experience the fun of Yahtzee! Fun for the entire family! Tremendously well done, Parker Brothers!
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Sorry, the Disney Edition Ages 6+ 2-4 players |
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- Favorite Features -
- simple rules
- special Disney rules add to the fun
- Disney girls team, Disney boys team, Disney Animals and Disney Villains
- encourages color recognition, counting, cooperative play, taking turns, playing by the rules
- colorful, fun board with favorite Disney Characters adds to the fun
Sorry is a classic game, but the Disney Edition makes this classic even better! The entire family will love this game! Tremendously well done, Parker Brothers!
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Clue Mysteries Ages 8+ 2-6 players |
- Favorite Features -
- simple rules
- encourages problem solving, logic, deduction skills
- colorful, fun, 3-D game board
- 50 different mysteries to solve
A new twist to the classic, Clue! More challenges and more mysteries combine for more fun! Extremely well done, Parker Brothers!
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Monopoly - Star Wars Saga Edition Ages - 8+ 2-8 players |
- Favorite Features -
- easy rules
- optional Star Wars rules for a new "twist" on this classic game
- shaped playing tokens add to the fun
- game board has locations from all of the Star Wars movies
- encourages math skills, strategy, cooperative play, taking turns, playing by the rules
Those who love Monopoly and Star Wars will be thrilled with this game! Extremely well done, Parker Brothers!
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Trivial Pursuit DVD - Star Wars Saga Edition Ages 10+ 2-4 players or teams |
- Favorite Features -
- classic rules with 2500 questions on two DVDs
- encourages memory skills, team playing, strategy and cooperative play
The true Star Wars fan will love this game! Extremely well done, Parker Brothers!
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Risk - Star Wars Clone Wars Edition Ages 10+ 2-4 players |
- Favorite Features -
- special Star Wars rules or optional classic game play
- unique game board with locations from the movie
- shaped tokens and armies add to the fun
- encourages strategy, logical thinking, cooperative play
Another excellent choice for the true Star Wars fan! Extremely well done, Parker Brothers!
Mattel
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Mad Gab Ages 10+ 2-12 players |
- Favorite Features -
- unique, fun game for a crowd
- challenging, encourages interaction and fun competition
Extremely well done, Mattel! This game is great for a crowd - sure to be a hit!
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Uno Attack Ages 7+ 2-10 players |
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- Favorite Features -
- new twist on a family favorite game
- five special cards add to the fun
Non-stop fun for the entire family! Tremendously well done, Mattel! Creative way to make Uno, new!
USAopoly
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Lord of the Rings Monopoly |
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Garfield Monopoly |
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Disney Pixar Monopoly |
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Looney Tunes Monopoly |
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Ages 8+ 2-6 players |
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- Favorite Features -
- six shaped collectible pewter tokens per game
- traditional, loved game with a fun creative twist and look
- board reflects customized collector's edition with artwork, photos and more the collector will love
- encourages strategy, math skills, taking turns, cooperative play
The fan, collector and avid Monopoly player will absolutely love a game with all the components of Monopoly and the special features of Lord of the Rings, Garfield, Disney and Looney Tunes. Tremendously well done, USAopoly!
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Lord of the Rings Checkers and Tic Tac Toe |
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Disney Mickey Mouse Checkers and Tic Tac Toe |
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Ages 6+ 2 players |
- Favorite Features -
- collector's keepsake tin
- double sided game board with checkers on one side and tic tac toe on the other
- hand painted Lord of the Rings tokens and Mickey shaped tokens
- encourages taking turns, strategy, counting skills and cooperative play
Fun, easy creative traditional games for a new generation to learn and enjoy! Extremely well done, USAopoly!
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Disney Cribbage Ages 8+ 2 players |
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- Favorite Features -
- Mickey shaped custom wood board
- storage on the back of the board for cards and pegs
- fun Mickey cards
- complete rules
- encourages strategy, cooperative play and taking turns
Avid cribbage players as well as those new to the game will love this creative presentation of cribbage! Tremendously well done, USAopoly!
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John Deere Dominoes Ages 8+ 1-4 players |
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- Favorite Features -
- five rules for one to four players
- double six dominoes
- John Deere logo on one side with John Deere green and tires on the other
- John Deere collector's tin
- encourages playing fair, taking turns and strategy
This is the perfect gift for those who love John Deere and dominoes! Tremendously well done, USAopoly!
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Last Updated Nov. 1, 2005
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