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Acuity: a fast-paced matching game for the whole family!

29 Jun

A couple of posts back I featured a new item from Fat Brain Toys called KooKoo puzzles (which did not disappoint at the ASTRA show by the way), and I’d like to shine the spotlight on another Fat Brain game that’s been around a little longer and is tremendous fun: Acuity. Acuity is a fast-paced, multi-player matching game requiring keen visual perception to spot the wining, hidden patterns concealed in the tile grid. Spot the patterns, win the tile. Wind up with the most tiles and, you guessed it, you’re the winner. (more…)

Telepathy game app now available for the iPad!

12 Mar

If you haven’t played Telepathy yet, well, you’ve just been missing out on playing an incredible game. Better get to it. Combining elements of Sudoku, Battleship and Mastermind, Telepathy, from game-makers LMD Enterprises, will put your powers of logic and deduction to the test in truly fun fashion. Hopefully everyone out there will have more opportunity to play (and love) Telepathy now that it’s officially available as an app for the iPad! I don’t think it’s going to take long (more…)

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ToyFest West: Now with More Vegas!

With the 2013 NYC Toy Fair in the rearview mirror, it’s time to set our sights on the next big toy show coming up on the horizon: ToyFest West! This year welcomes a big change to the show – a new location. In a whole new state! Yes, the Southpoint Hotel and Casino in shiny [...]
Summer Must-Have: Shwings – wings for your shoes!

Yeah, that’s right. Shwings are wings for your shoes and you need ‘em! It’s the first day of Summer and I’ve got the cool scoop on the hottest new accessory. Whether you’re a tot, teen, or even an adult, you can find a pair of Shwings (or two or three) that suit your style and [...]
Square Shooters supports Autism Speaks in April

I’d be excited to talk about Square Shooters simply for the fact that it’s one of the most unique and enjoyable games you’ll find on the market today, combining two essential gaming elements everyone loves – cards and dice – into one innovative play experience. Through a patented process they’ve transferred a full deck of [...]
New Name, Same Great Show: ToyFest West in Long Beach

We’ve got a big toy show happening soon and it’s got a new name: ToyFest West! Formerly known as the Western States Toy and Hobby show, this year’s event will be going down March 24th through March 27th in lovely Long Beach. You don’t want to miss it – so many great lines exhibit at [...]
Laurie Hyman of Green Toys wins Entrepreneur of the Year award from Women in Toys!

A huge congratulations to Laurie from all at Toyology for taking home the Entrepreneur of the Year award given to her by the Women in Toys organization at their 8th annual awards show held back in February. Here’s a full list of award winners from the special event. A co-founder of Green Toys, an amazing [...]