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We're thrilled to announce that Invasion of the Cow Snatchers� is available online and in stores now!

Take control of your very own UFO to solve the magnetic challenges! Maneuver your way over and around farm obstacles while beaming up cows. This humorous logic puzzle features a magnetic UFO, cow tokens, abduction obstacles, and 60 challenges from Beginner-to-Genius!

Check out Product Video (beware of cow puns, we couldn't help ourselves!)
Watch real people be fooled by Vat19's UFO Prank to celebrate the game's release!
See Buckley the Highland Cow's Instagram post, the most famous cow on social media gives it two horns up!
Find Invasion of the Cow Snatchers on Amazon now

Invasion of the Cow Snatchers� is a satisfying magnetic game for all UFO, cow, and logic puzzle fans alike. If you're a fan of our award-winning products such as Gravity Maze�, Laser Maze�, and Circuit Maze�, then we just know you'll love this latest game!

Sincerely,

The ThinkFun Team

Help Improve Your Child�s Writing Skills at Home

By Chloe Bennet, June 13, 2019

Having the ability to communicate effectively through writing is a vital skill to have and one that will stay with a person throughout their life. Learning how to effectively communicate and the importance of effectively communicating, through writing can start with being taught at a young age. Whether students are being asked to explain in writing the solution to their math problem or having to write an essay explaining scientific results, having great writing skills can help a student succeed in all aspects of their education. At home, there are some things you can do to help foster and improve your child�s writing skills.

How to Improve a Child's Concentration During Homework Time

By Annabelle Short, June 06, 2019

�Stop fidgeting and finish your homework.�

This is a statement that we may have repeated a dozen times when our kids are doing their homework. Kids are fun-loving, they talk a lot, are exuberant, curious and very energetic. Granted, it becomes challenging to get them to settle when they are studying.

Children have short concentration spans, and with the advent of technological devices, their concentration has been significantly reduced. When the task at hand is not fun, children get bored and shift their attention to more exciting activities. However, there are several techniques you can apply to improve their concentration.

Top 5 Sci-Fi Board Games

By Alana Ripy, May 30, 2019

Tired of the same old board games? Are you looking for an exciting board game that pushes the boundaries between reality and fiction? The world of Sci-Fi, otherwise known as science fiction, can provide just that. Sci-fi board games transfer us to another world and can be fun for everyone! For those that are on the hunt for the next best sci-fi board game, look no further. Here are the top 5 sci-fi board games!

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7 Benefits of Music Lessons for Children

By Curtis Dean, July 25, 2019

It is essential that children have the hunger and will in them to keep learning new things. Childhood is the only opportunity they will have to invest freely in it. Although parents themselves make most of the decisions, those decisions are more likely to pay-off if they take their child's likes and interests into consideration.

Six Benefits of Outdoor Playtime

By Jessica Ann, July 22, 2019

Kids love playing outdoors. When you were a kid, you probably loved it too. However, with the advent of technology, the trend might have started changing a little. Children these days spend more time in front of a computer or mobile screen instead of heading out to the nearby ground and running and playing like a bunch. What they don't realize is what they are missing out on. Playing outdoors is so much fun and you gain a lot in the process as well.

5 Travel Activities for an Action-Packed Summer

By Lina Awshee, July 18, 2019

Summer is here and travel is on the rise! As a school-based Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L), I often get asked at the end of the year what types of activities are recommended during the summer. Specifically, parents often ask me for activity recommendations for travel during the summer months.

Teaching Children to be Respectful of their Peers

By Adam Wakoski, August 22, 2019

Children who have respect instilled in them while growing up turn up to be more adaptive conflict-resilient people who find a way from difficult situations much easier. They are also less inclined to bully others in school and more likely to stand up for others. As you can see, respect isn�t something auxiliary, like subtleties of etiquette. It�s an essential value and ability that we must teach our children.

Using Games to Grasp Math Concepts

By Becky Hill, August 15, 2019

With just a smidgen of creativity, most games can become useful tools to help a child grasp a difficult concept. Games can be used to help teach math, English, geography, and other subjects. Ninety-nine or Bust is a math game in which basic skills are repeatedly used. Deer in the Headlights is a regular game where cards are discarded but this game can be easily converted into a math game. Buying games like these do not have to cost a fortune.

Engaging Young Readers During Read Alouds

By Michelle Parrinello-Cason, August 08, 2019

Sometimes it can be easy to forget how much the simple act of reading aloud develops early literacy skills. After all, how much can a child really be getting out of having the same simple picture book read to them again and again. It turns out�a lot!

5 Simple Tricks to Solve Puzzles

By Rebecca Siggers, September 26, 2019

Solving puzzles can seem like an effortless task, especially when you see other people doing it. However, what you might not know is that these games usually have thousands of pieces to solve.

3 Ways to Leverage Games for Learning

By Becky Hill, September 19, 2019

The beginning of a child�s educational years is paramount. A child needs someone to fight for them if there are academic struggles. There are countless ways to reach a child, games being one avenue. Not every child will enjoy games but for the child who does, games create a relaxed atmosphere where a child can learn without frustration and tears. A child will also have the opportunity to walk away with a happy face. There are simple board games that can be combined with dice, e.g., Surprise Slides and Math Dice Jr. There are games that can be played for sheer academic value, e.g., 7 ate 9. Lastly, logic games can be played to develop deduction skills, e.g., Cat Crimes.

6 Simple Ways to Enhance Learning Through Play

By Danielle Novascone, September 12, 2019

Here is the awesome thing about playtime--your kids are continuously learning as they explore. Playtime for our youngsters is their school time. It�s their chance to be creative, discover, experiment and problem solve. As a speech-language pathologist, I am often asked what parents can do to enhance a child�s learning during playtime.

7 Tips to Develop Your Child's Writing Skills

By Bailey Belmont, October 25, 2019

Possessing sound writing skills is essential for people at all stages of their lifecycle. While it's one of the main requirements for students� academic success, it is also an integral part of adult life. Because of this, it's fundamental to lay the foundation for good writing during childhood. As a parent, you can explain to your child the importance of effective communication and help them succeed in education. Here are some tips you can implement straight away to boost your kid�s basic writing skills at home - while having fun!

3 Geography Games to Learn About the USA

By Becky Hill, October 17, 2019

Geography anyone? Some school systems cover geography twice, once in elementary school and once in high school. As a homeschooler, I covered geography in 5^th grade, and then again, in 9^th grade, using geography curriculum. Once a skill is acquired, practice retains that skill. However, geography is not something that is practiced on a regular basis.

Auditory Stimulation for Early Brain Development

By Victoria Lim, October 10, 2019

We constantly react to stimuli coming from the world around us. We respond to the voice of our guardian calling, we might like or dislike an image we see on TV, and the smell of a freshly cooked dinner attracts us. Apart from the luring affect our senses have, we actually learn through the interaction with the outside world. We might not be aware of this as adults but kids, toddlers, and babies are much more sensitive to stimuli. Even a simple rustling sound is enough to activate their brain (and make them start crying). Auditory stimulation is, therefore, crucial to normal brain development in kids, as there are benefits to their physical and mental development.

7 Playful Ways to Learn a New Language

By Elisa Abbott, November 28, 2019

Learning a foreign language is not easy, but the outcome is extremely rewarding. But the key to mastering a foreign language is to use it as much as you can, otherwise, some notions will get lost and you will have to start all over again.

4 Geography Games to Learn About the World

By Becky Hill, November 21, 2019

World geography is a subject that is covered in schools but many people do not remember what they memorized for a test. Living in America, many of the countries seem far off, impossible to locate, and hard to pronounce. Games help students and adults become more familiar with major countries and lesser-known nations through interactions and conversations that happen naturally around a game board. A bonus is playing with someone who is a geography expert. All kinds of interesting facts and information start to spill out around the table as countries are located on the map.

Trust: The Foundation of All Education

By Michelle Parrinello-Cason, November 15, 2019

In my years as an educator, there is one telltale component that helps me determine if a lesson plan or unit or even an entire class is going to work or not. That component is the level of trust that I have put into my students.

Fun Games to Practice English Skills

By Becky Hill, December 20, 2019

English is the foundation of an American education. Reading, vocabulary, and spelling skills are essential to other subjects.

Teaching Students about Plagiarism

By Carol Duke, December 12, 2019

According to a survey of 24,000 students at 70 academic institutions, 58% admitted to plagiarism and 95 percent said they may have participated in some form of academic cheating, whether on an exam or copying someone else�s work.

Building Skills for Scissor Success

By Lina Awshee, December 05, 2019

�Don�t touch scissors! They are VERY dangerous!� is often a phrase heard in many households. The fear of our children picking up scissors is definitely something that is quite validated, considering all of the things that could �go wrong� with this situation. Scissor use is quite complex and comes with a lot of safety precautions which young children may not be able to monitor themselves.

Hi Friend,

We're thrilled to announce that Domino Maze� is available online and in stores now!

Domino Maze creates all the thrills of a classic domino run with an added twist�it�s also a brilliant logic puzzle. Put your reasoning skills to the test as you navigate your way through pivots, around blockers, and up and down stairs! Boost your critical thinking skills with 60 dynamic challenges and take the domino effect to the next level.

Check out our fun Product Video by Vat19 starring Dr Van BadGuy!
See an early review by GeekMom
Find Domino Maze on Amazon now

Domino Maze is a satisfying construction-style game for all domino run and logic puzzle fans alike. If you're a fan of our award-winning Maze products such as Gravity Maze�, Laser Maze�, and Circuit Maze�, then we just know you'll love this latest game!

Sincerely,

The ThinkFun Team

Hi Friend,

After 2 years, 3 Design Awards, over 25,000 decks, and one too many potato puns, we're happy to announce the latest in potato piracy: Enter the Spudnet!

Dispatch ships from your warehouses and use your power-ups to either get ahead of your competition or launch cyberattacks to gain the upper hand. Be warned, what goes around comes around. For a Potato Pirate, cybercrime always pays! Be the first to fulfill all your orders to gain the trust of the potato folks in your spud-tastic service and win the game.

Check out the Enter the Spudnet Kickstarter campaign
Watch the Enter the Spudnet YouTube video
Find Potato Pirates on Amazon

Networking concepts were delightfully mashed (pun intended) into this cyber-fueled board game for ages 10 and up to learn about networking and cybersecurity concepts - all without computers! Enter the Spudnet is designed for 3-6 players and is perfect for gamers, parents and educators alike. If you're a fan of our award-winning Coding products, then we just know you'll love this latest game!

Sincerely,

The ThinkFun Team

Check My Brain: The Neuropsychology of Rush Hour

By Andreas Nintos, January 23, 2020

A self-regulating mechanism (SRM) is in place (or it�s not) every time we face a challenging situation. Take the annoying -- or utterly frustrating -- experience of being stuck in traffic.

�Fruity� Games to Develop English Skills

By Becky Hill, January 16, 2020

English lessons can never be overemphasized. Spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills are needed in every area of life. With the rise of social media, writing skills are still essential. Writing in complete sentences, with no spelling or grammar errors, helps a person�s audience understand the message being communicated.

How Technology Can Make Your Playground Educational

By Sandra Larson, January 14, 2020

Beyond Connect Four: Having Fun With Four In A Row Games

By Debbie Pledge, June 25, 2020

Connect Four is a game I remember playing a lot as a child, and I play it now with my 9-year-old daughter. It''s a really good introduction to abstract strategy games for children, and if you have not yet played it with your child, then do have a go. The sound as you open the under-bar and the counters clatter on the table will transport you back in time.

Summer Time Is Here! Play! Play! Play!

By Becky Hill, June 18, 2020

Summer is here! There are many activities families can do all summer long.

Four Ways Sudoku Promotes Brain Health

By Gabe Nelson, June 11, 2020

Want to keep your brain active and healthy? Try Sudoku!

Hi Friend,

We''re thrilled to announce that Dog CrimesT is available online and in stores now!

Dog Crimes is the follow-up to our top-selling deductive reasoning game, Cat CrimesT. A stand-alone game, Dog Crimes features an all-new cast of characters - and 40 all new mysteries to solve. Each of the 40 challenge cards presents a canine crime and a series of clues to help you identify the culprit.

The six dog suspects feature distinctive characteristics and traits and the game board supplies additional supporting evidence to help you solve the crimes. It's the perfect game for dog lovers and anyone who loves a good mystery!

Check out the Product Video
See an early unboxing and review by The Purple Alphabet
Find Dog Crimes on Amazon now

Here''s what some pawsome pups are saying -

Dog Crimes is a fun whodunnit game for all dog and logic puzzle fans alike. If you''re a fan of our other award-winning logic products such as Cat Crimes and Invasion of the Cow SnatchersT, then we just know you''ll love this latest game!

Sincerely,

The ThinkFun Team

The Power of Words in STEM

By Scott Phillips, September 24, 2020

Did you know the average person speaks 7,000 words in a day?

Fall Family Fun: 3 Ideas for Game Night!

By Becky Hill, September 17, 2020

Summer is fading away, and leaves will begin to change colors as fall approaches. One of my favorite memories from childhood is crunching the acorns as they fell to the ground. The days will begin to feel crisp and cool as the blazing hot temperatures fade away. Homework is probably becoming a part of a steady routine as school resumes, whether your school is distance learning or learning on site.

4 Simple but Effective Ideas to Spark Kids'' Interest in Numbers

By Shreiya Aggarwal-Gupta, September 10, 2020

For many parents, even the prospect of helping kids with math homework fills them with dread. Because at the opposite end of math competitions and Mensa clubs lies mathematical anxiety, a very real phenomenon.

Play, Play, Play to Learn Multiplication Facts

By Becky Hill, February 20, 2020

Learning multiplication facts can be a mundane task. Finding ways to learn the facts, while eliminating stress, is ideal!

Using Play to Help Boost Your Child's Learning Potential

By Valerie Caswell, February 13, 2020

Worrying about your child's educational development is part of being a parent. In truth, most of the time, parents tend to worry too much about their children. There's only so much a young child can take on, and you don't need to be panicking about anything at that age.

Designing a Classroom for Learning Success

By Lina Awshee, February 06, 2020

When it comes to students in any given classroom, one size doesn't fit all. Every student has different learning styles and sensory needs, which can be challenging for educators to create an environment that is conducive to learning for each and every child. While barriers to learning may be more blatantly obvious for students with learning differences, there are many other students who would benefit from a more universal design for learning.

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STEM for Kids: 5 Ways to Make Science and Math Fun During Home Learning

By Mark Coster, October 22, 2020

If you've got your kids home for the foreseeable future and want to enhance their STEM education, but are unsure of how to do it in a way that retains all of the fun and the educational value, look no further. Read on to know five different ways to engage your children in STEM while home learning!

Simple Craft Ideas Using Household Items (Part II)

By Andrea Doumar, October 15, 2020

Thanks for returning for some more fun budget friendly crafts that can be created using materials right in your home! (You can find part I here.)

Simple Craft Ideas Using Household Items (Part I)

By Andrea Doumar, October 08, 2020

Teaching and doing therapy from my kitchen table has been a huge adjustment for both myself and the families I work with. With the lack of materials and resources, I have been finding different ways to incorporate items/materials from my house into sessions.

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We want to hear from you!

We''re on a mission to improve our social media channels and continue to offer you interesting content. Whether it''s gifts, promotions or tips and tricks about our products - what do you want to see?

To get to know you better, we have created a brief survey. It only takes five minutes to complete and will help us improve the content we provide for you! The survey is completely anonymous and no personal data will be saved.

If you have a little bit of time to space, please click here to access the survey.

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Hi Friend,

Hooray to Friday and the coming weekend! We have two fun announcements to make your weekend a good one. If you haven''t been attending GenCon Online yet, don''t worry. We demoed our game Chicken WarT today and we have even bigger plans for tomorrow - you don''t want to miss this!

GenCon Online

We''re pulling out all the stops along with our colleagues from the Ravensburger Family of Brands (the makers of amazing games like Villainous) to deliver a great experience that''s all free TOMORROW!

Both ThinkFun events tomorrow are FREE and can be watched live through Ravensburger North America''s Twitch channel - making a Twitch account is free and takes about two seconds. We''ll have our Product Managers, Brand Ambassadors, and more at the ready:

Saturday, August 1^st

2pm EST / 11am PST Escape the Room: The Cursed Dollhouse Unboxing
4pm EST / 1pm PST Mystic MarketT Demo
5pm-6pm EST / 2pm-3pm PST Mystic Market Twitter Giveaway (US and Canada residents only, 10 winners chosen at random)

We hope you''ll watch us and join in on the fun! Remember, we''ll be answering your questions live throughout both events so >> check-in here << at the designated times and we''ll see you there!

Get $10 Off Our BIGGEST Release of the Year!

Escape the Room: The Cursed Dollhouse is now available for preorder! What''s more? We''re sharing a $10 off promotional code with you while supplies last! More information on this product will be coming your way soon so please stay tuned.

*Please note: We have limited quantities set aside for this promotion and the code will only work until that supply runs out.*

Preorder link is live now
Apply this code at checkout to receive $10 off: 10DOLLHOUSE
Code will work for one unit per order

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We''re proud to say that all of our Ravensburger North America events are free at GenCon so check out our full schedule and please mark your calendars. See you tomorrow!

Best,

The ThinkFun Team

Hi Friend,

We''re thrilled to announce - just in time for Halloween - the latest in our escape room line, Escape the Room: The Cursed Dollhouse! This game is the most immersive escape room game experience ever and our most challenging one yet! Read on to find out how to win a copy AND get 25% off. If you can''t wait, you can join over 500 other fans and preorder it now! This multi-player game for ages 13+ uses the game box to build a 3-story dollhouse that you must escape from - complete with 3D furniture too!

Escape the Room: The Cursed Dollhouse

Old Mr. Garrity has become a recluse after his young daughter''s mysterious disappearance. He boarded up his windows and doors, and refused to talk to anyone. Now the only time that anyone sees Mr. Garrity leave his house is when he crosses his overgrown yard going to and from his work shed. You don''t know what he''s doing out in that shed, but he spends a lot of time locked inside, sometimes working late into the night.

Recently there have been new disappearances; other local children have gone missing. And you''ve noticed strange lights in that shed of Mr.Garrity''s; you know he must have something to do with it.

One night you decide to break in. Inside you find a dollhouse glowing eerily from the middle of the shed. It calls to you, and ignoring your instincts, you move toward it....

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Players explore a mysterious three-dimensional dollhouse, solving puzzles in search of a way to escape. Five rooms, each containing objects to investigate and multiple puzzles to solve, will keep players engaged through two hours of play.

Escape the Room: The Cursed Dollhouse takes the in-home room escape to the next level with more challenging puzzles to solve, a longer playtime, and a unique three-dimensional experience that will satisfy even the most skilled escape room fans.

Learn More

Escape the Room: The Cursed Dollhouse on Amazon
The creepy Trailer Video
The GenCon Unboxing Video
Early reviews by The Dice Tower, Marco Arnaudo on Board Game Geek, and Bleeding Cool
The Product''s Backstory - Dive into the minds of its inventors, Product Manager, and our Product Design team to find out how we did it!

Win a Copy + Get 25% Off

This month we''ll be participating in PAX Online, a virtual gaming event along with the Ravensburger Family of Brands! We''ll be showcasing some of our favorite games AND running corresponding giveaways on our Twitter Channel.

During each event, we''ll be sharing an exclusive coupon link to get 25% off the following games on Amazon! You won''t want to miss this! Check out our schedule:

Monday 9/14

Potato Pirates Demo starting 3pm PT / 6pm ET - 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
Potato Pirates Twitter Giveaway (2 winners!) from 10am PT / 1pm ET - 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET

Wednesday 9/16

Mystic Market Demo starting 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET - 4pm PT / 7pm ET
Mystic Market Twitter Giveaway (2 winners!) from 10am PT / 1pm ET - 4pm PT / 7pm ET

Saturday 9/19

Escape the Room: The Cursed Dollhouse Unboxing starting 3pm PT / 6pm ET - 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
Escape the Room: The Cursed Dollhouse Twitter Giveaway (2 winners!) from 10am PT / 1pm ET - 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET

It''s going to be fun! Make sure to register for PAX Online and check out the full 9-day schedule. Remember, join us on the Ravensburger Global Twitch channel during our scheduled times and we''ll share a 25% discount code with you for all three of our featured games!

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Get ready for the spookiest Halloween ever with Escape the Room: The Cursed Dollhouse! If you''re a fan of our other award-winning challenging games such as Shadows in the ForestT, Escape the Room: Mystery at the Stargazer''s Manor, and Escape the Room: Secret of Dr. Gravely''s Retreat, then we just know you''ll love this latest game!

Sincerely,

The ThinkFun Team

Are You Homeschooling Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic? Here are 6 Encouraging Tips to Make Learning Fun

By Dr. Sarah Goncalves, November 19, 2020

Parents have always worn many hats: primary caregiver, homework helper, boo-boo healer...the list goes on. Recently, that list has expanded to include teacher, therapist, coach, and more. The enormity of these changes can seem overwhelming, especially if you have minimal experience in these professional fields! But, as we know, parents can rise to any occasion for their children. As adults, we learn best by understanding the why behind what we do.

Here are some ideas to make learning fun and stress-free in these uncertain times.

Escape Rooms: Their Rise in Popularity and What They Say About Us

By Michelle Parrinello-Cason, November 12, 2020

It's difficult to ignore the seemingly ubiquitous presence of escape room games these days. There seems to be at least one outlet for them in just about every city, and they're touted as the perfect solution for everything from busting tourism boredom to throwing birthday parties to creating action-packed team building exercises for corporations. More recently, escape rooms have also started popping up in educational settings with teachers using them to engage learners in content and even to replace final exams! (Check out ThinkFun''s own collection of Escape the Room games here.)

5 Phonemic Awareness Activities to Support Struggling Readers

By Carrie Chapie, October 29, 2020

Failure: Friend not Foe

By Allison Duggan, July 23, 2020

Let's talk about the "F" word. failure! While it's natural as parents and educators to want to protect our children, allowing them to experience failure is an important stage in learning and cultivating a growth mindset. Unless you're free-solo climbing El Capitan, failing is rarely life-ending. So, say goodbye to "helicopter" or "lawn mower" parenting, and hello to a golden age of growth!

Shiver Me Timbers! Ideas for Pirate Themed Play

By Becky Hill, July 16, 2020

When one of my sons was little, he loved toy pirate ships. He had several, and he would play for hours. He had a few pirate-themed books that he enjoyed reading. We lived in Southern California during those years, and we would often visit Disney and cruise the pirate ride.

Outdoor Activities to Develop Handwriting Success

By Lina Awshee, July 09, 2020

Now that summer is here, most families are spending lots of times outdoors. While working on academic skills throughout the summer is important, there are lots of ways to build them into outdoor fun time.

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Hi Friend,

We''re thrilled to announce the launch of: For Parents, a special resource that provides educational activities, fun family game night ideas, homeschooling experiences, and more. The resources are free - no membership, login or subscription required!

As a family-founded company, we''re always thinking about the best ways to balance fun activities with teachable moments. We create more than just games; we believe in providing educational blog posts weekly, education-focused newsletters monthly, online activities, offline activities, real-time engagement and brainteasers on our social channels, and memories that will last a lifetime. Because we know you''re busy, we''ve created a quick breakdown of our new resource below.

Downloadable Activities

If you''re in need of ideas for teaching kids through play, check out our 40+ activities for grades 1-8! Just download, print, and let the kids do the rest. Our Downloadable Games include:

Printable strategy games
Downloadable brainteaser puzzles for different grade levels (example below)
Fun online Math Dice games
A variety of printable Rush Hour games
Solutions and answers for all challenges
Thinky the Dragon, a printable optical illusion

There are a number of games that can be played solo, in pairs, and in teams, which makes this resource great for families big and small.

Games that Teach

We are humbled that our games have received many awards over the years including National Parenting Product Awards, Parents'' Choice Awards, and National Parenting Awards. Games that teach are created by experts, trusted by teachers, and loved by kids. All of our games help develop critical skills such as:

Problem-solving
Visual reasoning
Logical deduction
STEM

Many of our games are also great for diverse learners and help develop motor skills, emotional intelligence, teamwork, are colorblind accessible, and more.

Additionally, if you''re interested in learning about homeschooling, you can check out our Homeschooling in the Spotlight blog post series, where real homeschoolers and homeschooled children have shared their experiences.

Best Games for Family Game Night

If you''re in need of ideas for an unforgettable family game night, try some of our most immersive gaming experiences such as:

Mystic Market
Shadows in the Forest
Escape the Room: Mystery at the Stargazer''s Manor
Escape the Room: Secret of Dr. Gravely''s Retreat

For games where laughter is inevitable, check out:

Heads Talk Tails Walk
Potato Pirates
Last Letter
WordAround

We haven''t given away all the resources that can be found in the new For Parents section because then there wouldn''t be any surprises! We also plan to update this section with additional resources down the line so be sure to bookmark it. And don''t forget, for more information on making learning fun at home, be sure to subscribe to our educational blog and TeachFun newsletter. Happy gaming everyone!

Sincerely,

The ThinkFun Team

Hi Friend,

We''re thrilled to announce that we have a number of brand-new games and brainteasers that will engage kids, make learning fun, and develop critical skills! With games for preschoolers and adults alike, there is something for everyone.

My First Rush Hour

After over 20 years as our top-selling logic game, we''ve taken Rush Hour? and created a version for ages 3+! My First Rush Hour? is a Match & Go Maze Game that comes with 30 challenges, three levels of play (Easy, Medium, and Hard), and a ramp for driving cars on and off the grid!

In addition to bigger cars that make it perfect for play, My First Rush Hour also provides the following:

Helps children identify shapes and colors
Teaches matching
Introduces the concepts of problem-solving and logical deduction

Be sure to check out:

The Product Video
This early review by GeekMom
It''s available now!

Pocket Brainteasers

With four pocket-sized puzzles for ages 8+, these brainteasers are perfect for keeping active minds busy and they''re all available now! Don''t let their size fool you - finding the solution is harder than you think. In addition to being fun to manipulate, these puzzles:

Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Build visual perception and reasoning skills
Teaches that persistence pays off!

With 4-Piece JigsawT, try to separate all four pieces and put them back together again. There is a trick to do this... will you figure it out?

Challenge yourself with 4-T PuzzleT by spilling out the four Ts and fitting them into a much smaller frame.

Use four pieces that are the same shape but vary in size to create a larger version of itself with The Fifth ChairT. It''s not easy!

Spill the contents in Rec-TangleT and assemble all the pieces into a differently-shaped frame.

Moon Spinner

Moon SpinnerT is a stunning lunar-themed brainteaser comprising six multi-colored circles that form crescent moon-shaped patterns. Each circle can be rotated to reposition different sections of the puzzle. Your goal is to scramble the various colored sections and then figure out how to rotate them back to their starting positions.

While Moon Spinner is truly revolutionary in how the circles interact with each other, it also:

Develops visual perception and reasoning
Serves as a great fidget toy
Is waterproof and travel-friendly

Watch the out-of-this-world Product Video to see the rotation in action. It''s available now!

My First Rush Hour, Pocket Brainteasers, and Moon Spinner are all fun games that keep kids mentally active and engaged. If you''re a fan of our other award-winning educational products such as Laser Maze? and Roller Coaster ChallengeT, then we just know you''ll love these latest games!

Sincerely,

The ThinkFun Team

All Dolled Up and Ready for STEM

By Megan Glenn, March 26, 2020

Remember the title Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus?

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Hi Friend,

We''re thrilled to announce Chicken WarT is a brand-new strategic-guessing game that''s available now! This multi-player game for ages 8+ is sure to ruffle some feathers in the most eggcellent way during your next family game night.

In Chicken War, the farm has officially broken out in chicken warfare and factions are quickly forming! Whose Army will be victorious? Begin by secretly selecting one Chicken to serve as your Leader. You must recruit 9 more Chickens into your Yard to build a winning Army. But beware-in order to make the cut, your recruits must share two-and only two-characteristics with your Leader. You will need to be clever, because at any moment your opponents can lob an Egg at you if they think they have discovered the secret identity of your Leader, and if their intel is correct, you're out of the game!

In addition to being a hilarious head-scratching game, Chicken War also provides the following:

Helps develop critical reasoning
Teaches children logical deduction

Be sure to check out:

The Product Video
The How to Play Video
Early reviews by The Natural Homeschool and BenSpark
It''s available now!

Sharpen your wits and prepare to ruffle some feathers, because Chicken War has been declared! If you''re a fan of our other award-winning logic products such as Dog CrimesT, Cat CrimesT, and Invasion of the Cow SnatchersT, then we just know you''ll love this latest game!

Sincerely,

The ThinkFun Team

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By Michelle Parrinello-Cason, August 13, 2020

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So, I have a unique understanding of the situation many people are facing right now as they choose to homeschool in the face of uncertainty due to the pandemic. My "crisis schooling" situation was individual rather than collective, but I definitely understand the feelings of panic and insecurities that can rise up.

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By Lina Awshee, August 06, 2020

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