Packaged in a collectible tin, gold & platinum record “checkers” & a custom game board make this classic game of Checkers as much fun to display as it is to play. 24 Elvis records that went platinum & gold have been transformed into checkers. King me!

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Quarto Classic

Winner of awards worldwide for its original concept and recognized as one of the top games of the past 30 years, Quarto is an outstanding game of deductive reasoning. The rules are easy to understand and the game situations infinite. The object of the game: to line up four pieces which have something in common. It’s not as easy as it seems when your opponent chooses the piece you play with! Includes 16 wood playing pieces, wood game board, fabric bag and instructions.

• Ages: 6+
• Players: 2

$34.99

Quads Classic

An improbable cross between Dominoes and Go, Quads is a gem of simple rules and goals but complex strategy. Different game levels attract a broad range of players, including puzzle lovers, because Quads can also be played alone! Its highly original presentation in wood and steel make it worthy of being shown off in the home. Includes 36 wood pieces, game board, fabric bag and instructions

• Ages: 6+
• Players: 1-2

$34.99

Quoridor Classic

Quoridor is a must among strategy games. Its rules are amazingly simple: just make it through the labyrinths your opponent creates to get to the other side. This game requires strategy and quick thinking for tow players and offers a load of fun for four… Both occasional and expert players from around the world recognize the fun and exceptional strategic aspects of Quoridor. Includes 20 wood fence playing pieces, 4 pawns, wood game board and instructions.

• Ages: 6+
• Players: 2-4

$34.99

Quixo Classic

Quixo is a simple but not simplistic game, whose rules can be learned in just thirty seconds. Anyone can play! Line up 5 cubes in a row, pushing your lines of cubes horizontally or vertically. This is one of the few strategic games that can be played by 2 or 4 players (in teams). Quixo has been recognized as one of the best games in both France and North American. Includes 25 wood playing pieces, wood game board, fabric bag and instructions.

• Ages: 6+
• Players: 2-4

$34.99

Abalone

How do you create a game that has sold over 4 million copies in 30 different countries? Easy, just make it a game that anyone can learn in one minute, but that may take a lifetime to master. Loosely based on sumo wrestling, the point of Abalone is to push just 6 of your opponents 14 marbles off of the playing surface, but there is a catch. It takes two marbles to move one, and three to move two. Simple? Yes. Simplistic? By no means! The six directions of movement allow for infinite strategies both offensively and defensively. For 2 players.

A 1990 Mensa Select Award Winner.

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Abalone Travel Edition 

Take a little French fun with you wherever you go! The strategy game that has taken Europe by storm is conquering the USA, one vacation at a time. 

The concept is simple: all you need to do is knock six of your opponent's marbles off the game grid. But you can only move the other player's marbles if you have more than s/he does. And, because moves are diagonal, there are dozens of options for every turn.

This travel version is lightweight and compact, plus it comes with a lid, in case you need to save your game for later. Find out why this game takes five minutes to learn and a lifetime to master!

$12.00

Hive

Hive is a board game with a difference. There is no board! The pieces are added to the playing area thus creating the board. As more and more pieces are added the game becomes a fight to see who can be the first to capture the opposing Queen Bee.

The soldier ants battle to keep control of the outside of the hive, whilst the Beetles climb up to dominate the top. Spiders moving into holding positions as the Grass Hoppers jump in for the kill. Keeping one eye on the hive and the other on your opponents reserves, the tension builds as one wrong move will see your Queen Bee quickly engulfed; .... game over!

$32.99

Hive: The Mosquito - Additional Hive Pieces

The Mosquito pieces can be added to a standard Hive set before the start of the game giving each player 12 pieces to play with.

During the game, they are placed in the same way as the other pieces. Once in play, the Mosquito takes on the movement characteristics of any creature it touches at the time, thus changing its characteristics throughout the game.

$10.99

Blokus

Grades K and up. Europe's 2003 game of the year! Develops logic and spacial perception while kids learn to be tactical. Players take turns placing pieces on their 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.

• MENSA Select winner
• ASTRA 2003 Good Toy Award
• Dr. Toy 2003 100 Best
• Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2004 Platinum Award
• 2004 Teacher's Choice Award
• 2003 Parent's Choice Gold Award

$33.75

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Travel Blokus

Compact, two-player edition

The travel version of award-winning Blokus, Travel Blokus is the perfect on-the-go strategy game for two! The simple rules take less than a minute to learn, yet the game has the depth to challenge both beginners and experts alike. Set includes gameboard with 196 recessed squares, 42 game pieces in vibrant, translucent purple and orange in a storage tray, and guide.

Grades K+ Ages 5+

$19.99

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Blokus Trigon

For those who can't get enough of Blokus!

It's a "chip off the ole Blokus," but with a super-challenging twist! A new dimension of triangular-created Trigon pieces must be fit, tip to tip with your own pieces, on the hexagonal game board. Angles jut in every direction, so new strategies are always evolving. It's the Bermuda Triangles (486 in all) of strategy games. Think carefully! You can block-and be blocked-at any moment! Quick to learn, challenging to master. Includes recessed game board, 88 Trigon pieces in four bright translucent colors, and guide. For 2-4 players.
Grades K and up.

$32.95

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Blokus 3D

A new experience in 3 Dimensions! Blokus 3D is a re-designed version of the award-winning hit Rumis created by Stefan Kögl. Each player receives 11 blocks of one color, made of 3-dimensional squares. Each piece is a different shape. The aim of the game is to place the highest number of colored blocks visible from above. The rotating game board makes it possible to quickly visualize all the options of placement. Blokus 3D sharpens critical-thinking skills as players strategically construct three-dimensional structures block by block.

$37.95

Spectrangle

A spectacular way to build math skills Spectrangle is the fast-paced game of skill and numbers. Strategically place your game pieces ("trangs") where they¡¯ll earn you the most points...while making it harder for your opponents to place their pieces. The more sides you match, the more points you score. Board with recessed game spaces fits securely inside the beautiful plastic carrying case (included). Includes game board,36 multi-colored trangs, 8 score pegs, cloth bag, and guide. For 2-4 players. Grades 3 and up.

$27.99

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Trapture

The twisting, turning game of trap and capture!

Zigzag your way around the game board, making squiggly paths as you trap and capture ("trapture") little purple pegs. Surround a peg on four sides and it's yours-all the while preventing your opponent from doing the same. Choose carefully-don't get stuck with pieces you can't fit! Squiggle, strategize, and scheme to capture the most pegs. Includes Trapture game board, 24 vibrant, translucent "squiggles" pieces, and 13 translucent purple pegs. Great for all ages! For 2 players.
Grades 1 and up.

$24.99

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Color Scheme

Make Secondary Colors Your Primary Strategy!

Color Scheme is a dazzling game of color-blending strategy. Players scheme and strategize as they slip primary-colored tiles into the swiveling tower, attempting to create a row of three secondary colors. But, watch out! Every tile drop presents new opportunities for success – or recipes for disaster. Get three matching secondary colors in a row – and you win! Color Scheme is tactical color-mixing fun for the whole family.

$33.75

Pentago

Pentago is a fast and fun strategy game that is both simple and sophisticated at the same time. The object of the game is to create a row of five marbles, in any direction. But the mind twisting part is that you will also twist one of the four game blocks as part of your move. This causes the game board to constantly change, making for a perpetually challenging game experience, both for beginners and masters alike.

$27.00

Quadrago

Players alternate turns placing a wooden bead of their color onto a board consisting of 16 steel bars in a 4x4 grid. The object is to get 4 beads of your color in a row.

Each bar can hold 4 beads to give a third dimension to the strategy. The middle 4 bars can also rotate to add more complexity to the game.

$29.95

Trango

Strategy meets opportunity with a little bit of luck in this truly original game for 2 to 4 players. Players must try to complete different patterns using interlocking game pieces. Use your tiles to score points or block your opponent from scoring. It gets better everytime you play it!

The object is simple, make shapes using the interlocking game tiles and block your opponents from completing their shapes! You'll find ways to out think the other players and the game gets better every time you play. You must plan your moves carefully based on how many tiles you are allowed to add to the matrix (determined by rolling the die). You'll have to think a few steps ahead and plan on moves to score and block depending on what your roll!

$19.95

Magnet

Designed by Matt Calkins

MAGNET is a game of coordinated action and secret identity. Opposing kings fight a battle of force and deception to claim the center.

Place the magnet piece anywhere on the board and "attract" one piece along each vector. Make powerful combined attacks or strong defensive reorganizations in a single move.

Each side owns 12 pieces including 1 king and 2 traps. Pieces begin at the lowest rank with identities hidden. After each move a piece may be promoted, increasing its power but offering clues to the opponent. Use bluff and secrecy to conceal the identity of your king and trick your opponent into your traps.

• Contents: board, 24 silk-screened wooden player pieces, 1 wooden "magnet", rules
• No. of players: 2
• Ages: 8+
• Playing time: 30 minutes

$29.99

Octego

Octego is as easy to play as Checkers but as challenging as Chess. It's a two-player strategy game that combines the best elements of both these games on a uniquely designed game board.

Each player begins with eighteen pieces: two "Octego pieces", and sixteen other pieces that may move one, two, or three spaces per turn, depending on how each is labeled. Players must either capture both Octego pieces from the opponent or move one of his or her own Octego pieces to the opposite side of the board.

The real challenge comes from playing on a board that is actually two separate grids of spaces. Pieces on one grid may not interact with pieces on the other, although pieces may at times change grids. This allows players to try two different strategies at the same time!

Octego can be learned in just a few minutes, but you'll have years of fun trying to master it!

$24.95

Exago

Exago takes an easy concept of getting four tiles in a row and turns it into one of the best family games ever conceived. Each player is given 6 tiles of their color and take turns putting them on the board. The goal is to get 4 in a row without your competitors blocking you which seems simple enough. However, the need for strategy for great tile placement becomes extremely obvious quickly. You have to plan each move anticipating what your competitors will do. Exago is a blast to play and you will want to play it over and over.

$29.99

Up Turn

It is a race to get rid of your tiles in this fast-moving game. Players take turns placing their tiles in the correct sequence. The game can have unexpected turns as special tiles let you change direction, give tiles to opponents, skip them or play wild cards. Game includes 106 high-quality tiles, and 4 holding racks.

$29.99

Tayu

Tayu is named after the legendary Chinese hero who saved his country from flooding by creating a series of waterways. In the game, each player trys to create as many water channels from one side of the board to the other while at the same time, blocking his competitor. Twists and turns are the norm in this fast-packed strategy game. Choosy quality toy store owners agree that this game is of the highest quality and provides the most fun for the money.

$29.99

Rolit

What is the secret to this internationally best-selling game? It is simple, you can learn the game in about a minute, play it with the entire family, and spend a lifetime trying to master it. Rolit is a family oriented strategy game played with 2-4 players. The object is to surround your opponents playing pieces and switch them to your color. The person who has made the most pieces their color at the end of the game is the winner. Specialty toy store owners believe this game will this year’s blockbuster and you will too when you play it.

$29.99

Word Quest

Word Quest is the word search race game. The game is played on a exquisitely constructed board that rotates to show new words to search for. The first player to find the word marks it with their colored tiles. This game is fast-paced and incredibly fun. It also has some twists and turns where you can remove words found by your competitors. The game includes 20 different word search puzzles and is good for years of fun.

$29.99

Trapdoor Checkers

Checkers has been transformed into a game of cunning and luck where kids can beat their parents. On each turn players spin to see if they either move, or open and close trap doors. If your checker is on one of the trap doors - look out it might fall through. Internationally acclaimed, this great game will be a favorite in your game library for years to come.

$29.99

Le Bloq

Le Bloq is a game in which you place the Bloqs to try to surround unused squares on the board. The player who can isolate the most of these squares wins! All of the playing pieces in the game are the same but can be played in many different ways to create space to win.

$34.99

Loopit

Think Scrabble meets logic and you’ve got an idea for how this great family game works. Connect your tile to any of the twisting lines on the board and score points based on the point value of the tile you played, the place you played it and other neighboring tiles. This international sensation is new to the U.S. but a great new twist on an old favorite.

$29.99

Stixx 

Stixx is an exciting and colorful family game of strategy and bluffing. Try to capture all the Stixx of your own color. You can bluff by also taking different colored Stixx in a way to thwart your opponents. If you think you know your opponents secret color, call them out, but be careful - if you are wrong you lose your turn. This game is perfect for families to play together. A worldwide hit, Stixx is now available in America for the first time.

$24.99

Battle of the Pyramids

The pyramids of Egypt are among the most enduring and mysterious symbols of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The pyramids are considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. The leaders of this ancient time-the pharaohs were clever strategists who would use all manner of tactics to ensure that their dynasties remained in power.

Two powerful symbols of ancient Egypt; the pyramid and the scarab are combined to create a unique game that will challenge you to think like the pharaohs.

“Battle of the Pyramids” is a strategic game for two players that combine the principles of planning, strategic thinking, memory and surprise.

Not for the faint hearted Battle of the Pyramids challenges you to be the first to have your pyramids reach the other-side unscathed. Conceal the scarabs within your pyramids to impede your opponent’s assault. Plan your strategy and attempt to get your opponent to reveal their pyramids hidden secrets.

$27.99

Qwirkle

MindWare's Most Awarded Game Of All Time

Qwirkle is as simple as matching colors and shapes, but this game also requires tactical maneuvers and well-planned strategy. Earn points by building rows and columns of blocks that share a common shape or color. Look for opportunities to score big by placing a tile that touches multiple pieces with matching attributes. The player with the most points wins! 108 wooden blocks. 2 to 4 players.

$31.95

Gambit

Play Offense and Defense in this Combination of Strategy and Puzzle Solving

We collaborated with one of the world's most famous puzzle and game inventors to bring you Gambit. Try to unscramble the squares, forming nine rows of single-color tiles. Sounds easy, but if an opponent spots your strategy, your tiles could be slid off track! Includes 11" square game board, 2 sliding platforms, 14 scorekeepers and 35 playing tiles. 2 players.

Recommended Ages: Ages 8 and up.

$24.95

MixUp

You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!

In MixUp one player tries to win using the shapes, while the other player uses the colors. The first player to get four tiles in a row, or into a two-by-two square, wins. But take a good look— what first appears like a winning strategy could actually be helping your opponent! This illusive two-player strategy game takes only seconds to learn and minutes to play.

See the Difference in MixUp!

• Ages 8 to Adult
• 2 players
• Minutes to learn
• 10-15 minutes per game.

$19.99

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Coverup

COVERUP is a four-in-a-row game with depth—three depths to be exact. Players choose where they will place their disks, and at what depth. Place a disk below the surface and risk having that disk covered up. Move a disk and risk uncovering an opponent’s disk.

This deceptive two-player strategy game takes only seconds to learn and minutes to play.

Reach New Levels with COVERUP!

• Ages 8 to Adult
• 2 players
• Minutes to learn
• 10-15 minutes per game.

$19.99

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Gobblet

Gobble up, line up and win! Gobblet is the Award-Winning, Fun Game of Strategy. As easy as Tic-Tac-Toe, Gobblet can be learned in a few seconds and is fun to play again and again. Beautifully crafted, Gobblet is entirely made of wood and includes a great box with self-storage for all pieces. With irresistible fast moving play and astonishingly simple rules, Gobblet is a fun game for the whole family !

$29.95

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Maask

Who will become the next King or Queen of Maaskland ? Find the most jewels hidden in the branches of its famous crown and you rule ! Memory, luck and strategic alliances are always part of the game in this fun and fascinating race to royalty.

$19.95

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Sea-Fleet 

Players move their playing pieces on an eleven by eleven grid gameboard. Several of the grid squares are specifically marked as bonus squares. These bonus squares allow a player to take an extra move.

Each player starts the game with 3 Battleships, 5 Destroyers, and 3 Submarines. Submarines move from square-to-square in a straight line, any direction. Destroyers move from square-to-square along the horizontal or the vertical directions and may change direction after each square move. Battleships move from square-to square in any direction and may change direction after each square move. You eliminate your opponent's playing piece(s) by moving one of your playing pieces to or through the square occupied by your opponent's playing piece.

The object of the game is to be the first player to eliminate 8 of your opponent's 11 playing pieces.

$24.00

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Bosworth

The award winning board game that takes the premise of chess and turns it into a quick and exciting strategy game for 2, 3 or 4 players. 

Bosworth adds the speed, variety and unpredictability of battle to the game of chess. In fact, this international favorite has been called the most enjoyable chess variant ever! 

Each player in Bosworth controls a small kingdom represented by the 16 pieces of a chess set. The way these game pieces are introduced, the innovative board design, and the 3 and 4 player options create this dynamic game of battlefield chess. 

To win, you will need a combination of skill, timing, luck . . . and maybe just a little help from your friends!

Ages 8 to Adult; 2 to 4 players; 20 to 60 minutes per game

$19.95

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5d5 Tic-Tac-Toe

Place 5 of your colored marbles in a row either vertically, horizontally
or diagonally and win. Patented collapsible gameboard design connected in a safe durable, flexible stack that requires nothing to set-up or put together.

•For 2 players
•Designed for ages 7 and up

$19.99

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Icehouse: Treehouse - Xeno Edition

Treehouse is the exciting new pyramid game designed by Andrew Looney, the creator of the card game Fluxx. For 2-4 players, each game last only 5-10 minutes - but you'll want to rack them up again and again each time someone wins. Each player rolls the custom die to determine if they will TIP, SWAP, DIG, AIM, or HOP their Tree of three pyramids while they try to make them match the configuration of the shared goal called The House. Roll a WILD and you can change your own Tree or The House. Available in two color sets: Rainbow (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Black) and Xeno (Purple, Orange, Clear, Cyan, White). If you have never played with pyramids before, start with Treehouse... then look for 3HOUSE or PWP to begin to explore the vast exciting world of the Icehouse Game System.

$12.00

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Icehouse: Treehouse - Rainbow Edition

Treehouse is the exciting new pyramid game designed by Andrew Looney, the creator of the card game Fluxx. For 2-4 players, each game last only 5-10 minutes - but you'll want to rack them up again and again each time someone wins. Each player rolls the custom die to determine if they will TIP, SWAP, DIG, AIM, or HOP their Tree of three pyramids while they try to make them match the configuration of the shared goal called The House. Roll a WILD and you can change your own Tree or The House. Available in two color sets: Rainbow (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Black) and Xeno (Purple, Orange, Clear, Cyan, White). If you have never played with pyramids before, start with Treehouse... then look for 3HOUSE or PWP to begin to explore the vast exciting world of the Icehouse Game System.

$12.00

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Pink Treehouse

It's an all-new color of pyramids! Pink Treehouse is a set of 15 pyramids, all pink. Fast, easy and fun, just like regular Treehouse. Feel good while having fun – five percent of profits will be donated to groups working to fight breast cancer.

This is essentially a "monochrome stash" and as such, is the perfect add-on to five regular Treehouse sets in order to play Volcano. Looks great with either Rainbow or Xeno colors!

$13.00