TDmonthly Videos of Products by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING
Below are the products and videos TDmonthly has filmed for OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING
Word on the Street JuniorMSRP: $19.99Age: 8 and upCategory: General Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 28845Each turn, one team flips over a category card and team members quickly brainstorm words that fit the category. The team agrees on a word before the time runs out and then pulls each letter in that word one lane closer to their side of the street. The first team to pull eight letters off the street wins. Word on the Street Junior is designed to encourage vocabulary development, creative thinking and teamwork, and is "great for all ages and all group sizes," Out of the Box VP of Marketing Leah Sugar told TDmonthly. Awards: 2010 Mensa Select; 2010 Major Fun; 2010 Oppenheim Gold; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product; 2010 Parent's Choice Silver — Verlina Adema of What You Reading Now played Word on the Street Junior with her three children and enjoyed that the game required teamwork and brainstorming. As a homeschool mom, she appreciated that “This game incorporates visual, auditory and tactile learning styles so there is something for every child!” — The Board Game Family described Word on the Street Junior as the perfect party game because “every time we play it, we can’t stop with just one play…But that’s just great because the second game is always louder, more energetic, and lasts longer for a lot more fun.” 6/14/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Shake 'n TakeMSRP: $24.99Age: 8 and upCategory: Action Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 27534Aliens are on the loose and it’s up to the players to capture them. Everybody’s got aliens, but there are only two capture markers. The goal is to catch as many aliens as possible before the next player grabs the capture marker. The first to capture all of his or her aliens wins the game. Launch date: July 15, 2010. 3/10/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Pirate versus PirateMSRP: $24.99Age: 8 and upCategory: Board Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 27533Three bands of pirates have discovered an island brimming with treasure. The goal is to conquer the island by capturing the gold and silver, or by eliminating the enemy pirates. Players must position their pirates carefully, as enemies are all around and they are hungry for treasure. "Unique pirate figures make the game very attractive out in the store," Leah Sugar, VP Marketing, Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 15, 2010. 3/10/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] 10 Days in the AmericasMSRP: $24.99Age: 10 and upCategory: Board Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 27532Players should gather their sunglasses, snowshoes and mosquito spray for travel to the Americas. Players use destination and transportation tiles to chart a course through North, Central and South America and the Caribbean — touring by airplane, cruise ship or on foot. With a little luck and clever planning, they just might outmaneuver their fellow travelers and be the first to make connections for a complete 10-day journey. It's "exclusive to the specialty market, great for families and educational settings," Leah Sugar, VP Marketing, Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 7, 2010. 3/10/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Letter RollMSRP: $24.99Age: 8 to AdultCategory: Adult Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 25063After rolling the special dice and flipping the timer, players race to list words containing the three letters shown on the dice. Only words listed by a single player score points, so players are rewarded for their speed and creative thinking. This game is adjustable for different skill levels and ideal for varied group sizes. Launch date: April 2009. 8/19/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Super CirclesMSRP: $9.99Age: 8 and upCategory: Card Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 23113Players race to play all their cards by matching colored rings on the previously played card. Quick minds and fast fingers will triumph. The game "challenges your visual interpretation skills," Leah Osterhaus, VP of marketing for Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 15, 2009. Awards: 2009 Major Fun Award 3/31/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] 7 Ate 9MSRP: $9.99Age: 8 and upCategory: Card Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 23110Players add or subtract 1, 2 or 3 to the number on the top card of the pile to determine if they have a card that can be played next. It sounds simple, but with everyone playing simultaneously, the options are constantly changing. The first player out of cards wins. The game is for two to four players and offers "quick, easy and fun mental math practice," Leah Osterhaus, VP of marketing for Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010. Launch date: July 15, 2009. Awards: 2009 Major Fun; 2010 Parent's Choice Silver 3/31/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Word on the StreetMSRP: $24.99Age: 12 and upCategory: Adult Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 23108On each turn, one team flips over a category card. Team members frantically brainstorm words that fit the category while the opposition tries to sidetrack them. The team must agree on a word and pull each letter of that word one lane closer to their side of the street, all before the time runs out. "It has excellent educational applications but feels like a party game," Leah Osterhaus, VP of marketing for Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. Awards: 2009 Oppenheim Gold Award; 2009 Major; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Products; 2010 Mensa Select. Launch date: June 2009. — "A great language skills development game. I wonder if they are going to make a Spanish version," Jennifer Shuman, owner of 1SmartNoodle, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. 3/31/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Run WildMSRP: $9.99Age: 8 and upCategory: Card Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 22926Players race to get rid of the cards in their hands by creating sets and runs in the middle of the table. Don’t have the right cards? No problem — grab from a set or run already on the table, or play your cards on any existing set or run. It's "the fastest Rummy game available," Leah Osterhaus, VP of marketing for Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 15, 2009. Awards: 2009 Major Fun 3/23/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Ninja versus NinjaMSRP: $24.99Age: 8 and upCategory: Board Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 21393In Ninja versus Ninja, players must lead a team of six Ninjas to victory by eliminating all of their opponents or by venturing into the rival dojo and returning safely. However, while Ninjas are rewarded for venturing further into the opponent’s dojo, they also run the risk of being eliminated themselves! A Ninja Master and a Shadow Ninja assist players in tracking their progress. Ninja versus Ninja contains 14 Ninja figures, 2 Ninja Master Figures and 2 unique sword dice. Launch date: 2008. 11/18/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Backseat DrawingMSRP: $24.99Age: 12 and upCategory: Card Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 17548In this "hysterical game of sketchy directions, two teams (anywhere from four to 10 players) race each other to identify sketches drawn by their teammates. The catch is, the artists themselves aren't aware of what they're drawing — the sketching instructions are being given to them by another team member. Playing time is 20 to 30 minutes. Past Videos: Toy Fair 2008 2/17/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Cloud 9MSRP: $14.99Age: 8 and upCategory: General Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 11452Kids won't stay on "Cloud 9" for too long if they’re not careful with this quick and easy-to-learn game from Out of the Box. It's full of "ups and downs" where players risk going sky high or having the air let out to sink. It's the winner of numerous awards, including iParenting Media and GAMES magazine awards. It comes with 72 Balloon Cards, six Passenger Tokens, six Scoring Markers, four Wild Cards, four Cloud Dice, a game board and a Hot Air Balloon Basket. — "Cloud 9 is one of our favorites. It’s a cute game for kids 6 and up, but our 4-year-old likes it as well. Adults like it, too," said Bill Rayment, co-owner of Toy Crossing in Harbor Beach, Mich. 2/19/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] CineplexityMSRP: $24.99Age: 10 and upCategory: Card Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 10901Cineplexity brings movie fans together for delightful movie madness. Each round, players race to name a movie that includes elements from two Cineplexity Cards. The player who’s the first to come up with a title wins a point. With more than 500 cards players will have hundreds of hours of fresh movie fun. 1/4/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Wallamoppi – The Fast Stacking GameCategory: Wooden Toys Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 6831In a race against time, players attempt to “one up” each other by pulling Kiwi Disks from a teetering wall and daring to stack them ever higher. The last player to successfully stack a disk before the timer marble drops out of sight wins Wallamoppi. The game includes 36 Kiwi Disks, a wooden storage box with a built-in marble timer, two timer marbles, a Kiwi Disk bag and quick-play rules. “Once this is set up on a table [for demonstration purposes] it draws immediate attention. [It’s] like no other game out there!” Out of the Box Publishing Director of Marketing Matt Mariani told TDmonthly. It was named one of the 100 Best Children’s Products of 2006 by Dr. Toy. Launch date: January 2006. 2/6/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] 10 Days in EuropeMSRP: $19.99Age: 10 and upCategory: General Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 6391Players have 10 DAYS IN EUROPE. They must chart their courses from start to finish using destination and transportation tiles. With a little luck and clever planning, one player just might outwit her fellow travelers. The game contains a Game Board Map of Europe, Destination Tiles representing the countries, and Transportation Tiles for making connections by plane or boat. It takes between 20 to 30 minutes to play per game and is designed for 2 to 4 players. 1/6/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Harry´s Grand Slam Baseball GameMSRP: $14.95Age: 8 and upCategory: Card Games Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 4574First introduced in 1962, Harry´s puts two opposing players in charge of baseball teams and uses "Strike out," "Double play" and "Home run" cards to simulate an actual baseball game. 9/13/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
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