Smart or dumb. Strong or weak. Brains or brawn. We’re often reduced to an easily labeled and picked-apart thing regardless of how complex an individual we may be, tending to get compartmentalized by a single trait or personality quirk. It’s the product of the sound byte world in which we […]
INCHING ALONG from Educational Insights Not everything a kid sees, touches and hears needs to teach them something. Each fun action need not be met with an equal academic opportunity. But ain’t it grand when the two merge organically? Educational Insights strives for this natural equilibrium with their clever lineup […]
No numbers. No characters. No words. FlipOut from Gamewright has none of these. What’s left then? Two things: Colorful patterns and strategy. And it turns out that’s more than enough to produce a superior card game for families. Here’s a quick rundown of the action: You and your opponent(s) draw […]
OWTK got a private sneak peek at Wappy Dog, a new Nintendo DS game from Activision that merges the handheld video game world with the interactive toy market. This cute dog, Wappy (of course your child is free to change that name), interacts with you as you play his game. […]
The Wisconsin toy & game company Patch Products (the folks behind the famous magnetic bearded fellow Wooly Willy and the dice game Farkle) have numerous impressive new products hitting toy store shelves in 2011. Here’s a look at those I found most interesting: TALES TO PLAY – Yes this is […]
When it comes to games for younger children, Gamewright is one of my favorite companies. They balance price point (many $12 and below), creativity, and speed of play darn near perfectly. Last year, I introduced you to Rory’s Story Cubes and Take the Cake from Gamewright. This year, the nearly […]
