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The Settlers of Catan -
List Price: $42.00
Amazon Price: Too low to display
| One of the most successful games of all time, Settlers of Catan is a trading and building game set in the mythical world of Catan. Players roll dice to determine which resources are generated each round and then must strategically trade those resources with other players to get what they need to build their settlements, cities, and roads. With multiple ways to gain victory points and a board that changes in every play, Settlers of Catan is a game that can be played hundreds of different ways. The base of a hugely successful franchise, with multiple engaging expansions, Settlers is the core game of many collections, and is a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. For 3 to 4 players.
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Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel -
List Price: $59.99
Amazon Price: $34.95
| There's no better way to inspire your artist! Generously sized chalk board and dry erase boards are perfect for projects large and small. Easel folds ups easily for convenient storage and features a colorful paint tray with cup holders. Has an easy loading paper roll holder and an extra large tray for holding erasers, chalk and clips. Paper cutting edge at top of easel means clean paper cuts for your artist's work! 4 large clips included. Easy load paper and paint cups not included.
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Quiddler -
List Price: $14.99
Amazon Price: $5.69
| The rules are brutal, but the rewards are worth it in this card game that works a bit like Scrabble. Although there is a solitary version of the game for one player, you can play with up to eight. Cards containing letters of the alphabet and special combinations of letters are dealt in increasing number each time the dealer completes a round. Once you've collected your share, you can discard and pick up a new card with each turn. The object is to turn all the letters in your possession into dictionary-proof words while leaving one stray card as a final discard. You want to be the first to accomplish the goal, of course, but there is a scoring system that makes the play competitive for everyone. One nice element is the cards themselves: the letter design is based on beautiful artwork from Celtic manuscripts. This card game is a 1999 Parents' Choice Silver Award winner. --Tom Keogh
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Ben 10 Ultimate Omnitrix -
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $13.99
| COOL SOUND ERRECTS. ACTIVATE ALIEN VOICE BY ATTACHING MINI FIGURE. COLLECT FIGURES THAT UNLOCK MORE ALIEN VOICES
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Melissa and Doug Maggie Leigh Magnetic Dress-Up -
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price: $5.95
| Help Maggie Leigh pick out a cute outfit with these colorful mix-n-match magnetic pieces. Maggie stands about 8" tall and comes with a colorful collection of 27 magnetic-backed wooden pants, shoes, skirts, dresses and more, to wear in whichever combinations you choose. Includes a brightly painted storage box to neatly store the doll, stand and all the clothing pieces.
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Scrabble Crossword Game -
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $9.99
| After all these years, it's still hard to get a triple word score, the tiles are still made of wood, and there's only one "X" in the whole box. The game of Scrabble has sparked feuds and a near-cult following. All the fuss is over a spelling game that hasn't had an upgrade in 50 years. It takes a little luck and a lot of skill to make high-scoring words out of seven little letters, sometimes with an overabundance of vowels and letters that don't go together--sometimes there's Q without U. Two to four players battle it out on the board, and while some players might be proud of impressive words ("I spelled gestalt!"), skilled players know how to use the premium letter and word squares on the 225-square board to their best advantage. This crossword game has strict rules (no names, no slang) and comes with a warning label: "Choose a dictionary first to avoid any ugly word disputes." --Lynne Sampson
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Taboo -
List Price: $26.48
Amazon Price: $17.99
Used Price: $14.39
| It sounds so simple: get your team to name common words without voicing a few choice descriptors. But could you describe a wristwatch without mentioning time, wrist, or clock? Taboo rewards those who think--and speak--fast. The team that correctly identifies as many words as possible in a minute (measured with an hourglass timer) wins. If a member of the opposing team, armed with the blaring buzzer, catches the clue giver using any of the taboo words, a point is deducted from the group's score. It's a good idea to separate people who know each other well, because their familiarity can be too great an advantage. If the clue is spinach, prompting with "Mom made this every Monday" just doesn't seem fair, though it is permissible according to the rules. Playing Taboo requires an AA battery and a sense of humor--you'll need them both! The timer is included. Taboo is for four or more players. --Leah Ball
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Littlest Pet Shop - 10 Pack of Pets Asst 1 -
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $18.99
| Welcome lots of new friends into your very own Littlest Pet Shop, where all your pet-lovin' dreams come true! These bobble-head buddies come with lots of cool accessories for hours of "purr-fectly" fabulous fun. Includes 10 pets, two pencil toppers and lots of accessories all packaged in a handy carry-case. Pets measure approximately 1" tall. Pets may vary.
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Five Crowns -
List Price: $14.99
Amazon Price: $6.45
| Five Crowns is a fast-paced ingenious rummy - like card a game. Its double deck contains 5 suits (the stars are new), but it has no aces or twos. This unique deck gives you many more options for arranging your hand into sets and sequences. The challenge is to see them make the right combinations, be the first to go out; then watch the others scramble as they get one last chance to cut their losses. Five Crowns, with its beautiful, colorful cards, is easy to learn. Start with 3 cards -- and 3s are wild. The next hand has 4 cards and 4s are wild... and so on. You'll need luck and skill throughout the game because even in the last hand a worthy opponent can come from behind and win. Remember, "the game isn't over 'til the Kings go wild!" For up to 2-7 players.
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Hasbro Electronic Catch Phrase Game - Second Edition -
List Price: $24.99
Amazon Price: $24.99
| For 4 or more players in teams, Electronic Catch Phrase is the game of 10,000 words and a million laughs. The self-contained electronic unit has words, categories and a timer and scorekeeper. Perfect for taking on vacation. Requires 3 "AAA" alkaline batteries (not included).
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