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2010 ChiTag Preview (and lots of reasons to go!)
A couple weeks ago, I was watching a PBS special on people’s memories of Chicago and one sweet-looking old lady recalled how you used to be able to walk into a store, grab some sheet music, hand it to...
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Bed Bugs & Hedbanz: Good games don’t die – They get reincarnated
Part 1 of this article is a reprint from an article I wrote for Global Toy News; Part 2 reviews the two games. Every holiday season at some point I end up raiding the game shelves at my father’s house...
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Farkle Frenzy: The new *All-Play* version of Farkle!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’m a big fan of dice games. Therefore, when I saw Farkle Frenzy at the Patch booth at Toy Fair I was excited to get my hands on a copy! (It was...
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The Easter Bunny’s Bringing GAMES!
The Easter Bunny’s Bringing GAMES! I’m one of those “picky candy” people and frankly, some of the easter classics just don’t do it for me. I’m not a fan of jelly beans, peanut butter eggs, malted milk...
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Don’t Rock the Boat: Toy-etic plastic action games return!
Years ago when I started in the toy and game invention biz I was told that plastic action (sometimes called “skill and action”) games were dead. Why? Because oil prices were rising so selling giant...
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Cluck ‘N Chuck: Who doesn’t like a popping chicken coop?
Back when I wrote about the trends I saw at 2012 Toy Fair I mentioned (and showed the showroom prototype for) Cluck ‘N Chuck and you can read that HERE. The other game from Patch Products that I...
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2012 ChiTAG Preview Part 2: Children’s Games
This is part 2 of the ChiTAG Preview, if you want to read part 1 click HERE. Part 1 includes Word Games, Party Games and Family Games. For information about the Chicago Toy and Game Fair including...
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Interview: Lisa Wuennemann from Patch talks Inventor Relations
Patch Products is located in Beloit, Wisconsin, which for those of you who don’t know your Wisconsin geography, is smack dab in the middle of the state at the bottom, just north of the...
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Inventor Interview: Tom Quinn on The Game of THINGS…
This year The Game of THINGS… has found a new home with Patch Products and so it seems like a good time to talk with its inventor, Tom Quinn, about his experience in the game biz. Before we jump into...
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2013 ChiTAG Preview: GAMES!
Chicago Toy and Game Fair aka “ChiTAG” IS THIS WEEKEND! Last week’s article talked about some of the tournaments and events – this week is games to check out while you’re there! Some quick details...
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2014 ChiTAG Recap: What I saw and liked
The Chicago Toy and Game Fair is over and it’s time to recap a few of the interesting games I played while I was there! There were so many publishers there so these are only a small sampling of games...
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Yeti in My Spaghetti: Go ahead and play with your pasta
This might be one of the shortest reviews yet! Why? Well for starters the title, Yeti in My Spaghetti, pretty much explains the game. Additionally, the game only has 2 rules: If you touch a noodle you...
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ChiTAG 2015 Games Preview
The Chicago Toy and Game Fair is a great place to try out new games and buy some holiday gifts! Here are a few that I know will be highlighted in the show and you should try to seek out and here’s a...
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Toy Fair 2016 Preview: Patch Products
Patch Products is launching four new games this year — plus they are promising a “VERY BIG SURPRISE” to be revealed at Toy Fair. I’ it’s game-related I’ll be sure to let you all know! Here’s a quick...
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Farkle Frenzy: The new *All-Play* version of Farkle!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’m a big fan of dice games. Therefore, when I saw Farkle Frenzy at the Patch booth at Toy Fair I was excited to get my hands on a copy! (It was mentioned...
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The Easter Bunny’s Bringing GAMES!
The Easter Bunny’s Bringing GAMES! I’m one of those “picky candy” people and frankly, some of the easter classics just don’t do it for me. I’m not a fan of jelly beans, peanut butter eggs, malted milk...
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Don’t Rock the Boat: Toy-etic plastic action games return!
Years ago when I started in the toy and game invention biz I was told that plastic action (sometimes called “skill and action”) games were dead. Why? Because oil prices were rising so selling giant...
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Chicks Go Boom: Who doesn’t like a popping chicken coop?
Update: Cluck ‘N Chuck is now called Chicks Go Boom Back when I wrote about the trends I saw at 2012 Toy Fair I mentioned (and showed the showroom prototype for) Cluck ‘N Chuck and you can read that...
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2012 ChiTAG Preview Part 2: Children’s Games
This is part 2 of the ChiTAG Preview, if you want to read part 1 click HERE. Part 1 includes Word Games, Party Games and Family Games. For information about the Chicago Toy and Game Fair including...
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Interview: Lisa Wuennemann from Patch talks Inventor Relations
Patch Products is located in Beloit, Wisconsin, which for those of you who don’t know your Wisconsin geography, is smack dab in the middle of the state at the bottom, just north of the...
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