10411742_786615528040756_2922957804707997368_nBlue Orange (they brought us the fun Spot It! game series) has a big surprise for you…

They tell us,” We  will release our  first “heavy” board game this year. We have long sought after a gem of this quality to enter this genre, we hope you have as much fun discovering this game as we had developing it.”

In New York 1901, relive the historic years of the founding of New York that led to what the city is today. Build bigger and higher skyscrapers on some of Lower Manhattan’s most iconic streets (Wall Street, Broadway, Nassau, Cedar and Pine). Raise one of 4 legendary skyscrapers, the Park Row, the Singer, 10931317_10152986926314002_6614871837762385102_nthe Metropolitan Life or the mythical Woolworth and make one of them the crown jewel of your real estate empire!

I’m a fan of Rory’s Story Cubes and their language learning and creative story telling potential. Rory tells us to look out for their new licensed Rory’s Story Cubes sets – Batman and Moomin, sets  designed to bring new members into the Story Cubes family and appeal across generations.

20708_10152954901431166_4542092461044163863_nPeaceable Kingdom makes fantastic cooperative games for preschoolers and early elementary aged kids. They’ve given us a preview of their new Cauldron Quest, where you can help save the kingdom from an evil wizard! Cauldron Quest has players working together to get the three correct ingredients into the Cauldron before all six of the paths are blocked.The game is for kids ages 6 and up, and is fun for 2-4 players. If you know anyone who loves spells and potions, Cauldron Quest is for them! Check it out: http://peaceablekingdom.com/Products/Cauldron-Quest-Cooperative-Board-Gamebrbr__GMC6.aspx

The hype is growing as we lead up to the Toy Fair. Stay tuned…