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Re: Young Inventor Challenge: Advice from Mike Hirtle

Tanya Thompson — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:24:37 -0000

Great advice! I look forward to more articles Kim!

Tanya

Re: Young Inventor Challenge: Advice from Mike Hirtle

Mcouzin — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:57:35 -0000

Kim and Mike,

What wonderful information!

We will post this on the Young Inventor Challenge page on the website and refer new entrants.

Thank you!

Mary Couzin
Chicago Toy and Game Fair

Re: SORRY!: Yea, bet they’re sorry they asked.

Dave H. — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:26:28 -0000

Very cool and informative! We were a Parcheesi family, but it lacked the built-in taunting of SORRY!

Re: The Easter Bunny’s Bringing GAMES!

Kim Vandenbroucke — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:12:59 -0000

It was a couple cents over $10 when I was writing the article BUT it's a great game -- thanks for adding Mary Jo! The review of Buck Buck Moose: http://www.thegameaisle.com/ch...

Re: The Easter Bunny’s Bringing GAMES!

Mary Jo Reutter — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:16:12 -0000

Great Choices! If I could make a plug for a really cute, fast playing game that looks great in an Easter Basket -- Buck Buck Moose -- which I see can also be purchased for under $10 on Amazon. (Shameless plug -- but I really like this option over candy so wanted to "hop" in here)

Re: Monopoly Turns 75, or at least the patent does

Ethanorrell — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:40:32 -0000

Who doesn’t love Monopoly? Several hrs spent seething over a game title title title, selfishly hoarding all of the qualities you'll have the ability to -’Monopolizing’ so to speak- and determining your hard gained money like some type of cartoon uniform. So far removed reality, yet concurrently satisfying knowing that avarice all of this-encompassing must be savored. And what true fan of Monopoly doesn’t, a number of occasions, question aloud, “Dontcha wish these funds was real?”

Re: New York Toy Fair 2012: Trends pt. 2

WLH — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:10:50 -0000

It is strange that in 2012 Hasbro wants to take such a big step backwards. Why would you ever want to try to alienate potential consumers. Even in the 80s no one talked about "boys" games. There were the regular games and toys and the prissy ones. Yet 30 years later we are going to leap back to the 50s. Just weird.

Re: The Terrible 2s: When “2 or More” player games should just be “or More”

Halling Family — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:39:19 -0000

I got the card game Bang! for Christmas and sold it for just this reason. You have to have at least four people to play so I wouldn't be able to play it very often. I sold it and used the money to buy a game that works great with two people.

Re: BBQ Blitz: Yummy design, yummy game!

Gina Manola — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:41:38 -0000

Educational Insights creates some gorgeous games. They are top notch packaging designers for sure!

Re: BBQ Blitz: Yummy design, yummy game!

Mike McGannon — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:34:45 -0000

Looks cool but wouldn't it really be Grilling Blitz as Burgers aren't BBQ?

Yes, I'm a foodie and a gamer :)

Re: New York Toy Fair 2012: Trends pt. 2

SallyC — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:24:20 -0000

It's a real shame that Hasbro has genderized (great word) its games. Let children choose what they want to play with people!

Re: New York Toy Fair 2012: Trends pt. 1

Ben Leijten — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:50:41 -0000

Thanks a lot, Kim. You are bringing the Javitts Centre to my home.

Re: New York Toy Fair 2012: Trends pt. 2

Rick Buchner — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:37:03 -0000

Great article Kim! Sounds like you just read my playbook. Sssshhhh...

Re: New York Toy Fair 2012: Trends pt. 1

Ed — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:33:39 -0000

I like the increasing use of tins. The sturdy packaging is great for store shelves and will last far longer than cardboard boxes. How many decks of UNO live wrapped in rubber bands?

Re: Interview with Gina Manola: Inventor of Feed the Woozle

Kim Vandenbroucke — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:43:39 -0000

I agree!

Re: New York Toy Fair 2012: Trends pt. 1

Tony Pires — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:44:46 -0000

RE: Toy Games.

Even as a kid, I got bored of them real fast, busting out with them only when I had company. Examples: Hungry Hippos, Elefun, Don't Break the Ice, Cooties, etc.

They do make great holiday buys, though, and should do well there.

Can't wait for part 2!

Re: So You Want to Be a Game Inventor?

Tony Pires — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:23:50 -0000

Thanks for the info. I'm close to booking a flight to T&G.

Re: So You Want to Be a Game Inventor?

Kim Vandenbroucke — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:19:13 -0000

If you are asking how many inventors show up at T&GCon? Between new and professional inventors I'd say 100+ but there are just as many -- if not more -- industry folks to network with. It's a great mix and it's not too many people so that it feels overwhelming. I HIGHLY recommend it!

Re: Interview with Gina Manola: Inventor of Feed the Woozle

Tony Pires — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:10:51 -0000

Love the box art on this game.

Re: So You Want to Be a Game Inventor?

Tony Pires — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:35:32 -0000

Great blog! How many people show up at these inventor events? Thanks.

Re: Scattergories Categories: Best $20 You’ll Ever Spend! (plus reviews from other people)

Kim Vandenbroucke — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:39:30 -0000

It sold out!! It's being reordered by the manufacturer so expect to see it on store shelves later in February!

Re: Scattergories Categories: Best $20 You’ll Ever Spend! (plus reviews from other people)

Playforfame — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:20:51 -0000

no stores are selling this game and it's not available online either. do you know if and when we can start purchasing this game again?

Re: Inventor Profile: Mary Jo Reutter

Joshua — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:52:56 -0000

Now I see where my wife gets her creativity from. Her Aunt Mary Jo. We're so proud of you. Love ya.

Re: Can’t Stop: Revisiting a favorite that has a new look!

Kim Vandenbroucke — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:33:28 -0000

It should move to the top of your list -- seriously! (unless Scattergories Categories is on that list...then that should be #1 and Can't Stop should be #2 -- shameless plug!)

Re: Can’t Stop: Revisiting a favorite that has a new look!

The Board Game Family — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:25:19 -0000

I've heard a lot about this game as well and would love to get a copy.
Of course, it has to battle with the other 50 games on my wish list...