Games make great gifts for the entire family! Add some popcorn or homemade cookies for a great gift everyone will enjoy!
GameWright
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boochie Ages 8 - Adult 2-4 players |
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games last about 15 minutes
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fun inside or out
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encourages math, coordination and moving
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complete, easy to follow rules
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Fun! The best word for boochie is definitely "fun"! Get up and have fun with your family and friends by playing boochie! Tremendously well done!
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Go Nuts! Ages 8+ 2-4 players |
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games play in about 12 minutes
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encourages counting, probability and paying attention
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unique, fun dice game
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complete rules in english and spanish
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Exciting and fast paced this game is sure to generate much laughter! Loved this game! Tremendously well done!
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Wig Out! Ages 6+ 2-6 players |
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games play in about 12 minutes
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encourages thinking fast, making matches and counting
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colorful silly cards add to the fun
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complete rules in english and spanish
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Fun and furious game! Extremely well done!
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Pounce Ages 6+ 2-5 players |
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encourages hand-eye coordination, recognizing matches and strategy
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fun, colorful cards
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complete easy rules
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Unique game cat lovers will find irresistible! Fun for the family! Extremely well done!
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King Toad Ages 5+ 2-6 players |
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encourages number sequencing and hand-eye coordination
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colorful fun cards - except for the spider
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complete rules
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Kids will have a blast sticking their tongues out for this unique game! Extremely well done!
USAopoly
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Monopoly
Ages 8+ 2-6 players |
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photos from the movies add to the fun new look for this old familiar game
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six collectible pewter tokens from Prince Caspian
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properties are from the movies
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includes directions for 60 minute speed play
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Monopoly is a classic game everyone has in their closet - this new Narnia collector's edition gives you new reasons to take this game out and spend time playing it with your family and friends! Makes a great gift - combine with a Narnia book for a wonderful family gift! Tremendously well done!
Mattel/Radica:
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U.B. Funkeys |
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Starter Kit |
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Chat Pack |
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Ages 8+ |
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truly safe way for children to play games and even "chat" - on a limited basis - with others
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build in safety features so predators can not have access to your children through this game - tremendously well done!
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starter kit includes software and two funkeys
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each funkey unlocks new games
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This system needs an in-game info page, or something to help as kids learn how to play this game, but once they figure it out, they will be able to safely play and enjoy this system! Parents, as with any video game system, limit how many hours a child may play in a day/week and get your kids up and moving, but for rainy, wintry days or just as a treat, this is a well developed and fun system! Tremendously well done!
Hasbro
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Stratego Ages - 8+ for 2 players |
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classic game of strategy and thinking
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encourages strategy, following rules and logic
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pictures on the board tell of each piece's special powers
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Great game to help kids learn to think logically and with strategy! Extremely well done!
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Monopoly Ages - 8+ for 2-8 players |
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includes speed die for faster and more intense play
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encourages strategy, thinking, math skills, reading skills and playing by the rules
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This classic game is updated, freshened and presented with a new "twist" sure to bring families together for hours of fun! Extremely well done!
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Scrabble Ages 8+ for 2-4 players |
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brighter colors on the board
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encourages thinking, reading, spelling, planning and following the rules
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Another classic game every family should have! Extremely well done!
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Cranium Whoonu Ages 8+ for 3-6 players |
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games take approximately 15 minutes to play
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encourages thinking, figuring out opponents and learning from family and friends
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Sure to get you laughing, this is a fun game for the entire family! Perfect pick when you only have a few minutes, but would like to play a game! Tremendously well done!
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Parcheesi Ages
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classic game from India - could be 100 years old!
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encourages strategy, thinking and following the rules
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colorful game board and fun animal shaped pieces
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This game reminds me of a more challenging version of "Sorry" - children and families will have great fun playing this game together - particularly if a child thinks they are "too old" for Sorry! Tremendously well done!
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Big Trouble Ages 6+ for 2 or more players |
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cards store under the electronic talking "bubble"
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encourages playing by the rules, taking turns, reading and planning
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Fast-moving family fun, this is a game sure to be a family favorite! Extremely well done!
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Monopoly Express Ages 8+ for 2 to 4 players |
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20 minutes to play a game
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encourages thinking, playing by the rules and knowing when to stop
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This portable quick game is a fun gift exchange item or stocking stuffer sure to be enjoyed by the family as they play and laugh together with the familiar game and familiar features, but a whole new way to play! Extremely well done!
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Indiana
Jones Ages 8+ for 2 to 4 players |
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fun game where you get to solve puzzles, find relics and escape with the most fortune
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encourages paying attention, planning and thinking
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Any fan of the movies will love this game! Extremely well done!
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Life Twists & Turns Ages 9+ for 2 to 4 players |
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new "LifePod" keeps track of everything throughout the game
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encourages reading, planning and making decisions
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The classic favorite of Life with new "twists" and "turns"! Fans of the game "Life" will enjoy this new version! Extremely well done!
Jakks Pacific
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Disney Pixar Wall*E Plug & Play TV Game |
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Disney High School Musical All Together Now Plug & Play TV Game |
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Ages 3+ |
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each Plug & Play includes four complete games
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Wall*E controller is a mini Wall*E - adds to the fun
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games are rated E for everyone
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encourages hand-eye coordination and thinking
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Easy to use - just plug into your TV and have fun playing games with some of your favorite Disney characters! Extremely well done!
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