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    • Dinner Rush: Can you keep up with the culinary chaos? A fast-paced matching observation game.

      Players: 2-4

      Ages: 6+

      Minutes: 10

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    • 6, 12, 24 Game: Race to combine the 4 single-digit numbers on any 2 cards to reach 6, 12, or 24. Perfect for improving your number sense — a critical skill linked to long-term success in math.

      Players: 1+

      Ages: 9+

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    • Bug Bash: A quick-counting, bug-slapping numbers game for ages 7+. Fast, fun, and frenetic!

      Players: 2-4

      Ages: 7+

      Minutes: 15

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    • Fishy Dozen: The "Make 12 Game". A simple yet strategic two-player number game, perfect for kids ages 8–12 and adults alike. Choose wisely from the three faceup cards, adding to the pool in pursuit of a total of 12—all while outsmarting your opponent, who shares the same goal.

      Players: 2

      Ages: 8+

      Minutes: 10-15

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    • Catchpair: Get ready for a fast-paced, brain-bending challenge with this unique category game! You'll need sharp eyes and quick thinking to win.

      Players: 2-6

      Ages: 9+

      Minutes: 10-15

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    • Town Hall Cards: Strategically empower your career trajectory through synergistic corporate alignment! The ultimate hilarious gift for anyone who's ever worked in an office. Generate thousands of cringe-worthy corporate jargon phrases. These tiny cards are easy to stash in a drawer when the boss walks by.

      Players: 1

      Ages: 18+

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    • Nilsum: A zero-sum strategy game. Get the sum of your cards as close to 0 as possible through flipping and trading.

      Players: 2-5

      Ages: 8+

      Minutes: 20

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    • Zippy: A game of keen perception. A matching game for kids and adults. Helps reinforce counting, estimation, and concentration skills.

      Players: 2-8

      Ages: 5+

      Minutes: 10

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    • Rekindle: Tiny travel-size couples conversation cards for long-term couples. Great for road trips, airplanes, restaurants, and date nights. Designed to deepen intimacy and strengthen connection. Ideal for couples who have been together for 5+ years.

      Players: 2

      Ages: 21+

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    • Cheeky Chick: "Spot it meets Where's Waldo". Be the first to spot an item that appears the same number of times on both cards and slap them (think Spot It!) But beware of the Cheeky Chick! She’s hiding on some cards (think Where’s Waldo), and if she shows up on both cards, slapping the match will cost you all your points!

      Players: 2 - 6

      Ages: 6+

      Minutes: 5-10

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    • Before After: A quick-thinking word-linking team game.  Quick! Think of words that come Before or After SKATE! iceSKATE! SKATEboard! rollerSKATE! In Before After, the challenge is to quickly think of words that fit before or after a given word. Snap up the starting letter cards for your team’s words, and collect 3 before the other team to win the round.

      Players: 2 teams (2-8 players total)

      Ages: 10+

      Minutes: 10-20

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    • Pickles & Poppycock: A game for bluffers and pickle lovers! Get ready for laughter and lively banter in this social bluffing game of strategy and deception. Play your pickles to clear your hand, and if you run out of options, try to bluff your way to victory—but beware, if someone calls 'Poppycock!', your luck might run out.

      Players: 2-8

      Ages: 8+

      Minutes: 5-15

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    • Brain Wave: Can you find a pair of words—one from each card—that are connected in some way? Your challenge is to choose two words you believe others will also select, and craft a one-word clue to link them. In this semi-cooperative game, success depends on aligning your brain waves with at least one other player.

      Players: 3-6

      Ages: 12+

      Minutes: 15-30

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    • Butterfly Bluff: Each round, players secretly lay cards facedown and bid on how many they can flip to match the Capture Card's color. Can you outwit your opponents and call their bluff, or will you up the bid? With every bid, the stakes rise and the suspense soars. Perfect for game nights, Butterfly Bluff is a thrilling blend of strategy, risk, and deception that's fun for all ages!

      Players: 2-6

      Ages: 8+

      Minutes: 10-20

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    • Family Guess Fest: Bring your family together with this laugh-out-loud game of fun questions, silly voting, and clever word guessing! Perfect for family game nights, it’s packed with surprises, bonding moments, and plenty of opportunities to learn something new about each other!

      Players: 3-8

      Ages: 8+

      Minutes: 30-60

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    • Catnip Cartel: In this high-stakes betting game, cats battle tooth and claw for the ultimate prize—catnip! Draw cards, place your bets, and watch the mayhem unfold. Weigh risk vs. reward, outmaneuver your rivals, and claw your way to victory!

      Players: 2-6

      Ages: 10+

      Minutes: 15-30

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