Ostensibly Jolly Octopus is supposed to be a game with sound and movements to promote color identification and color recognition. Not that there is anything incorrect in that statement, but what Jolly Octopus is really all about is laughter. A fun, sometimes silly game that is a test of nerves and manual dexterity that will […]
Ravensburger really impressed testers during this Holiday evaluation period with their out-of-the-box approach to producing games that push the envelope, yet still maintain their sense of fun. Whoowasit? reminded more than a few parents of the classic game of Clue. What is really unique here is that this is not your traditional head to head
This engaging, organic and unique wooden toy set features the kind of quality that our testers have come to expect from HABA. Interchangeable with other HABA sets so you can really either start or expand your collection. The pieces are ideally sized for small hands yet not too small to be a danger. There are
This wonderfully clear and colorful globe that begins its life as a puzzle, really caught the eye of our testers. When you first open the box you will discover 180 curved plastic pieces that fit together in impressive fashion. The design is such that when completed the smooth surface belies the fact that this globe
Another brilliantly designed wooden play set from HABA. Parents told us that they appreciated getting a break from plasticized, motorized, made in China toys for a change of pace. This all-wood set is comprised of various dowels and blocks that are colorfully painted to resemble a castle, complete with turret and flag. Every aspect of
This Wii video game is anything but a generic add-on to the successful Cars franchise. Parents were blown away by the attention to delivering a truly high end game complete with amazing graphics, some of the best they had ever seen on the Wii. The visual experience was bright and layered while the effects and
If your children are Phineas and Ferb fans you can be sure this game will be on their short list come Holiday Time. Disney Interactive has done a great job of incorporating the music and the characters from the show, and the overall feel and dialogue that kids have come to expect. Game levels were
Reading Eggs impressed and surprised parents this testing period. Impressed because of the marvelous way it teaches children to read through an ingenious online site and surprised that they had not heard of it earlier. No matter the age this site can and will teach your child to read, support what they are learning in
Not just a fun and creative experience but quite often hilarious, these make your own kids masks were a real hit. The package comes with several that kids are able to mix and match. Everytime they use the set the possibilities are endless and the masks are different each time. A great accessory for dress-up
I Spy has long been a favorite of testers and this Nintendo DS version was no exception. In this incarnation players are challenged to explore a castle to discover the secrets of the dragons. There are lots of seek and find pictures that we have come to love and expect from I Spy, but there
