Sometimes there just isn’t enough space in the pages of The Toy Book to share everything that we think is worthy. Even though our February Toy Fair issue was more than 300 pages, there were still a bunch of products that just wouldn’t fit. New games from Buffalo Games fell into that category, so we’ve decided to share them with you here! Check out highlights from their new lineup below.
Celebrity Throw Down! The Game – This game combines celebrity pop culture and traditional party game fun into one package.
Escapes puzzle series – Puzzlers can relax and be swept away to picturesque hideaways in the Escapes 1000-piece puzzle series. The first puzzles of the series will feature images from contemporary artist Chuck Pinson, who is a newly acquired license this year.
Vivid 3-D –Buffalo Games’ Vivid 3-D puzzles are designed specifically for puzzlers to both provide astounding depth and preserve a true and satisfying puzzle experience.
COMMENTARY: Breaking the Ice: Adult-Appropriate Party Games
It’s Saturday night (undoubtedly after a long work week). A friend is throwing a huge party for the big game, or a birthday, or just because, you know, it’s Saturday. So you set off on an adventurous evening, teeming with excitement, even braving the seasonal elements if necessary. Your friend welcomes you with a cheery embrace, but as you look around the room, you come to the realization that you don’t know a single soul.
You know the moment. How do you make your way into a conversation without coming across as anything but your cool, confident self? Luckily, there’s a saving grace for these types of scenarios: party games. [Read more...]