Gift Ideas
These are items that we've enjoyed most, and have received the best feedback from our customers.

For Adults & Family  You Pay  

Apples to Apples Party Edition: The wild, award-winning card and party game that provides instant fun for 4-10 players! It’s as easy as "comparing apples to apples"... just open the box, deal the cards, and you’re ready to play! Select the card from your hand that you think is best described by a card played by the judge. If the judge picks your card, you win that round. And everyone gets a chance to be the judge! Each round is filled with surprising and outrageous comparisons from a wide range of people, places, things and events. Fast moving and refreshing, APPLES to APPLES is perfect for any get together with family and friends!
The PARTY BOX EDITION includes the basic game PLUS both the 1st and 2nd expansions, all at a much lower price than if purchased separately.
Our best selling game since 2000

$24.64
Carcassonne: A very clever tile-laying game that's easy to learn and just plain fun to play. Works just as well with 2 players or a full complement of 5; The southern French city of Carcassonne is famous for its unique Roman and Medieval fortifications. The players develop the area around Carcassonne and deploy their followers on the roads, in the cities, in the cloisters, and in the fields. The skill of the players to develop the area will determine who is victorious. Latest edition w/River Tiles
Author: Klaus-Juergen Wrede. Ages 10 +; length: 30+ mins
Highly recommended.
Click here for other Carcassonne games and expansions
WINNER 2001 SDJ: GAME OF THE YEAR
$15.40


(Electronic) Catch Phrase: The grab it, guess it, pass it game makes you think quick, talk fast, and keep it moving! Great social interaction!  Includes new words and new categories, for new excitement!  Self-contained electronic unit with words, categories, timer and scorekeeper. 3 “AAA” batteries required (not included). 4 or More Players in Teams, ages Adult

One of the best Party / Social Games on the market

$38.95

$29.99

Blokus: 2002 Spiel de Jahres game of the year! Players take turns placing pieces on the board, each starting from their corner. Each new piece must touch at least one other piece of the same color, but only at the corners! The goal is to get rid of all your pieces. The game ends when all players are blocked from laying down any more of their pieces. Includes one gameboard with 400 squares, 84 game pieces in four bright translucent colors, and an instruction guide. 2-4 players
This is an excellent strategy game that's fun to play & easy to learn. It has the feel of the 3M classic  TWIXT & the more recent Ta Yu.
$28.88

Gobblet: The hook for this clever "four in a row" game is that the wood pieces are hollowed out, so they can be placed over (gobble) your opponent's smaller pieces. Gobblet tests extremely well by customers in our retail store. Very high satisfaction rate!!
  • entirely made out of birch wood 10" x 10"x3"
  • The 24 wooden Gobblets stack neatly in the box; easy to transport.
  • The lid makes a great playing board
  • for 2 Players, ages 7+, Minutes to Learn, time to play: 5-15 minutes
  • Awards including:
  • Parents' Choice HONORS
  • Oppenheim Best Toy Award Gold Seal
  • Oppenheim Best Toy Platinum Seal
  • National Parenting Gold Award
  • Dr Toy - 10 Best Games Winner
  • Canadian Toy Testing Council - 3 Gold Stars (highest rating)
  • Jeu De L'Annee Nomine (Game of Year in France)
  • Many more.....
$29.99

Kling Magnetic Playing Card Set 1: Don't let the wind blow a good card game! The Kling Windproof Magnetic Playing Card Set is great to take on vacation, to the beach, to the pool, camping / business trips, riding in the car / RV or even in bed. Includes:
  • ONE deck standard bridge sized flexible metallic playing cards. Extra decks available below ($14.63 ea)
  • Folding board (that contains the magnets). This is the original board that folds in half, not the one that folds into quarters that many places offer.
  • Cards stick to the board, not each other

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$34.65
Mexican Train & Chickenfoot Accessory Kit
  • Include the exciting new Dual-Sound Electronic Centerpiece with a separate rooster and train sounder for either game
  • 9 glitter-covered train markers
  • complete copyrighted rules
  • 50-page Dual-Use Score pad.
  • Everything necessary to play both games with any Double 9, 12, 15 or 18 domino set.
  • Great feedback on this...
  • for more Dominoes
$13.86
      

Kem, Copag, & Gemaco 100% Plastic Playing Cards : Arguably the finest playing cards you can buy, these cards were originally sold only in Jewelry and Department stores since their origin in the '50s.
Designed to last 10 TIMES LONGER THAN REGULAR PLAYING CARDS!!
Click here to see the entire selection of
Plastic Playing Cards.
  
Huge Selection of Jigsaw Puzzles (300 to 18,000 pieces)
from the top manufacturers worldwide, all at discount prices.
For the complete selection of all our puzzles: Jigsaw Puzzles Index

For Seniors  You Pay  
My Q Pocket Numbers: Capitalizing on the trend of brain training and the "coming of age" baby boomers as the largest population demographic, My Q contains 10 great NUMBER games that build and entertain your brain! Games cover four main areas of mental agility-logic, creativity, memory and spatial awareness. Play for fun or track your progress over the course of the year. These pocket-sized editions clip easily onto existing key rings, fit in handbags, shirt pockets or backpacks. They can be played waiting in lines, at airports, on a bus, and in the bathroom. 1 player, ages Adult to Senior Citizens

$19.00

$14.63

  My Q Pocket Words: Same as above but with WORDS

$14.63

Pokeno: Classic bingo/poker style game. Comes with 12 cards (9 1/2" x 7"), 200 chips and rules for 5 games $12.32
Tripoley Deluxe Mat Edition : A family favorite for over 75 years; combines 3 of the world’s most popular card games; Michigan Rummy, Hearts and Poker. This new version is really a re-design of the popular Mat Edition of the '50s. It features a large deluxe mat playing surface perfect for the kitchen or card table. Designed to feel just like a poker table surface, this quality felt mat keeps cards and chips in place. Includes deluxe felt playing mat that measures 24 x 24 inches, playing cards, 50 white chips and 50 red chips. For 2 – 9 players. $20.75

$16.94

Tripoley Special (Diamond) Edition: The Game of Michigan Rummy, Hearts & Poker 75 years old!! This new Diamond Edition of the classic family favorite features a custom turntable w/green plated chip tray for easy play, distinctive gold and silver chips, playing cards & holographic package.
For 2 or more players. Ages 8 and up.

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$35.00

$26.96


Featuring:
300 piece Jig Saw Puzzles with
LARGER PIECES (Click here for entire selection of Large Format Puzzles)
Easier to handle


For the complete selection of all our puzzles: Jigsaw Puzzles Index
From $8.86
      

For Teens  You Pay  
      
5000 Games in ONE (Hand held Electronic Game): Games include Tank, Speed Race, Ping Pong, Alien Invasion, Sure Shot, Bank Shot, Frog Hop, and many many more. There are 10 skill levels and 10 speed levels, so we figure there are maybe 50 games times 10 skill levels, times 10 speed levels, for "5000 games". AA batteries included

Approx Size of game unit is 6 x 3  x 1 inches
For Ages 5+

$11.50

$8.86

20Q (20 Questions): This is a new twist and innovation to the classic play of 20 Questions captured in a handheld game. To play, think  of something...anything...then answer a series of 20 questions. The all-knowing 20Q has "artificial intelligence" that is used to read your mind! 20Q's personality shines, offering taunting commentary as you play, such as "Does your mom know you think like that?" The mystical blue sphere will ask a range of silly and bizarre questions. Your answers can be either yes, no, sometimes or unknown. If 20Q reads your mind within 20 questions, it wins. If not, you win! The unit itself measures approx. 2.75" in diameter.
 
$13.86
Mall Madness: Whip out your ATM and credit cards and shop till you drop, as the mall announcer directs game play. “Cha-ching!” The electronic, talking shopping spree game is filled with sales, clearances and fun! The first shopper who buys 6 items and gets to their destination wins. 3 AA batteries required, not included. For 2-4 players, ages 9+

$42.75

$32.92

      
The Global Puzzle: As seen on CNN, this puzzle of the world is unique because the pieces are actually shaped like the countries of the world. You can't complete it without figuring out where every country is located.
  • All 193 countries and their capitals
  • All 50 states of the US and their capitals
  • All 13 territories and provinces of Canada and their capitals
  • Lots of other important geographical information contained within the oceans' borders
  • An extremely effective geography learning tool that's fun to complete.
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$15.98
      
      

For Kids  You Pay  
 

   
       
Tangoes Jr. : This is a quality JR. edition of the popular Tangoes game which is based on the ancient Chinese tangram / tanagram puzzle. It features a unique playing case and large, double-sided puzzle cards that offer two levels of play and enable children to solve each puzzle directly on the card. The puzzle cards feature recognizable images in three categories: animals, people and objects; players must match the shapes to create the image. On the other, more advanced side, the same image appears, but only in silhouette, offering a greater challenge for more advanced players. Great for travel, the pieces are magnetized, so they stay put.  Encourages visual awareness, cognitive ability, pre-math and artistic skills and geometric intelligence. $24.64
Original Colorforms Set: First released in 1951, Colorforms is in the Toy Hall Of Fame. (OK, we didn't know there was one either.) It's the ultimate creativity toy & will provide you with limitless possibilities. Designers, teachers, and toy collectors alike agree- this is the best creativity play set they've found. This is an exact replica. 350 brightly colored shapes. A Parents' Choice Classic Award Winner. $31.96
Hide & Seek Safari (TIGER): A Unique Toy for All ages.
Bringing the childhood classic "Hotter, Colder" into the 21st Century. Use the Seeker wand to track down and catch this elusive Tiger. Lights flash to show you’re getting warmer; will sound when the Tiger is near!
Basically, you hide the tiger somewhere in or outside the house. Then, the child (or adult in our case) uses the wand's lights and sounds to find it. Kids of all ages will love it.
Can be played with multiple tigers & wands

The idea of this product was conceptualized by a friend of ours, so we admit bias here. But the toy / game has turned out to be a huge hit nationwide and, as orders far exceed production; it will sell out in well before the holidays. We couldn't be happier that a small company has made such a large impact on the toy industry.
AWARDS:
NBC Today Show Toy Test Winner / NAPPA Gold Seal / I-parenting Seal of Excellence / National Parenting Center Seal of Approval / Creative Child Seal of Excellence / Dr. Toy 100 Best Products / Parenting Magazine Toy of the Year


$38.99
$24.99
Sold out
Hide & Seek Safari (T-Rex Dinosaur): An all new animal for use alone or with the other Hide & Seek animals. Use the Seeker wand to track down and catch this elusive T-Rex indoors or out. Lights flash to show you’re getting warmer and the Seeker will sound when the animal is near! 1 wand, 1 9V and 2 AA batteries included! NOW in stock and available to ship
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$38.99
$24.99

       
 

   
Rat-a-tat Cat: Rats are high, cats are low... low-down and cool, that is! Put on your poker face, then draw, swap, and sneak a peek to get rid of rats and make way for the cats. The player with the lowest score wins. Ages 6+, for 2-6
This is a great game; adults will enjoy it even without the kids!
Awards: Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products 1996
Mensa Best New Mind Game 1996, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 1997, National Parenting Publication Association (NAPPA) Honors 1996, Games Magazine Top 100 Game 1997, Canadian Toy Testing Council 2000;
$9.97  
APPLES to APPLES JUNIOR 7+: brings the award winning card and party game, APPLES to APPLES, to the entire family. Younger players will delight in the funny comparisons while expanding their vocabulary and thinking skills. Easy to learn and fun to play, it's the perfect game for kids, families and friends! FOR AGES 7+
•  Ages 7 and up • 4 to 10 players • Easy to Learn • 20-30 min/game • Contents:   216 Red Apple Cards   72 Green Apple Cards   Card Tray
$12.32
APPLES to APPLES JUNIOR 9+ (2nd Edition): brings the award winning card and party game, APPLES to APPLES, to the entire family. Younger players will delight in the funny comparisons while expanding their vocabulary and thinking skills. Easy to learn and fun to play, it's the perfect game for kids, families and friends! FOR AGES 9+
•  Ages 9 and up • 4 to 10 players • Easy to Learn • 20-30 min/game • Contents:   432 Red Apple Cards   144 Green Apple Cards   2 Card Trays
TWICE as many cards as the 1st Edition!!
$19.98
Crocodile Dentist: Poor old croc has a tooth that's bothering him; pretend to be a Dentist to help him out. Press the wrong tooth and he'll surprise you. No loose parts. A classic. Ages: 4 and up, 1 to 4 players; Contains: 1 plastic Crocodile. Kids love it, at least when adults aren't monopolizing it. After many years discontinued, it's back again.$11.55  
Junior Labyrinth : A Jr. version of the popular Amazing Labyrinth Game. On your turn, use the extra tile to shift the maze wall one space in any of the directions indicated by arrows on the game board. Once you've completed this step, move your ghost through the open corridors on the board in search of treasures. Whoever reaches a treasure first gets to claim it by collecting the token that matches the treasure found. The player who collected the most treasures wins! What Do You Learn? Cause and effect, planning, association

Box art changed with new edition just released

$18.87
       

 

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