Summary: Story Time Chess is a board game that teaches chess to young children using silly stories, vibrant illustrations, custom chess pieces, and a unique chess board. The stories and supporting materials communicate the rules of chess to children ages 3 and up in a way that makes learning chess simple and fun. Best of all, no chess experience is required for parents or children to learn.
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Thinking Cup Learning 2021
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 46Summary: Wit's End is one of the most challenging and entertaining games you are ever likely to play. You will quickly find out how much you know, and how well your brain really works. This remarkable collection of trivia and brain teasers is drawn from every area imaginable--popular culture, history, science, geography, arts, etc. Four unique card categories will baffle and amuse you. Wrap your mind...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Games, Call number: YA WIT'S ENDSummary: Taking turns, each player puts a piece on the board. Since the large cylinders fit over the smaller cylinders, gobble up your opponent's smaller pieces. The first player to align 4 pieces in a row wins. 2 minutes to learn; 5 to 20 minutes to play.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Orange Games Co. 2002
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 21Summary: "Attack and ... capture the flag! Stratego is the classic game of battlefield strategy where everything depends on capturing the flag. You are the commander-in-chief of an army of pieces with different ranks. Deploy your pieces secretly. Use your strategy to outwit your opponent and break through his lines. Keep an eye out for bombs and enemy spies. Capture the flag and win!"--Container.
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Play Monster 2016
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Games, Call number: GAME STRSummary: A fun game for the whole family. With four levels of questions, Fishing Camp will challenge a 4 year old as well as a 70 year old. Level one questions are primarily identification of fishing items and fish species.
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Education Outdoors 2009
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Games, Call number: J GAME FISHING GAMESummary: The classic game of Charades designed especially for kids. Younger players can use the colorful picture cards, no reading required, and act out toothbrush, jump, cat, chicken, etc. Older children can read the simple words and phrases then act out fun things like eating spaghetti, playing a guitar, blowing bubbles, etc. Each card contains three different charades offering a total of 450 charades...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: 1999
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Games, Call number: THE BEST OF CHARADES FOR KIDSSummary: "Four scientists from across the world have been invited by the Earth Vision Industrial Labs (E.V.I.L), to create a chemical potion that would eradicate malnutrition. However, the E.V.I.L Chairman is looking to rule the world with a potent mind control potion. On refusing to cooperate, the scientists have been detained. Can you help them escape E.V.I.L? Each player chooses a magic trick from a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kitki 2015
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 216Copies Available at Interlochen
1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: JT STEM KIT 16Lyon, Shanon
Summary: "Are you ready to wiggle? Are you ready to giggle? Are you ready to monkey around? Monkey Around will get you and your child up and moving. Play together, learn together, laugh together!" -- Container.
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Peaceable Kingdom 2016
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Games, Call number: J GAME MONKEY AROUNDSummary: Snakes and Ladders, one of the most popular board games of all time, is now fully customized for play by those with eyesight issues. Two to four people can play Snakes and Ladders using the solid wood die braille spinner. Featuring a raised and colorful board, Snakes and Ladders For The Blind is an excellent addition to any household. The game is simple to play and can take an unexpected twist...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: [Crown games] 1998
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Once upon a time...Discover the magic of the popular fairy tale in this wonderful brain teaser for preschoolers. Can you help Little Red Riding Hood find the right path to her Grandma's house? Place Little Red Riding Hood, the house, and the trees on the game board and use the puzzle pieces to make a path to Grandma's house. Then you can play the game with the Wolf! But beware, he might get...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Smart Toys and Games Inc. 2015
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Summary: "Just like your favorite game Zingo! - now with numbers! Slide the Zinger to reveal a number tile, make a match and fill your card to win. The fast-paced game play and zany Zinger will keep kids counting for hours!"--Container. Trusted by Families Worldwide - With over 50 million sold, ThinkFun is the world's leader in brain and logic games. Develops critical skills - Gameplay provides a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ThinkFun 2009
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 265Summary: "Hurry Owls! It's time to go home! In this game, winner of multiple awards including Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award and Dr. Toy Best Green Product Award, players help the owls fly back to their nest before the sun comes up. Play a color card and fly to that space. Draw a sun card and you're one step closer to daylight. Help all the owls get home before the sun rises and everyone wins!...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Peaceable Kingdom Press 2010
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Games, Call number: J Hoot Owl HootSummary: "A great, stimulating crossword game. Designed for all ages, both blind and sighted players. Features raised print and Braille on the board and letter tiles. Boasts a rotating board 15" across. Includes 4 letter racks, a thick score pad, and print and audio-tape rules."--Vendor's website.
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: [Hasbro] 2023