Catch Phrase is a fast paced, nerve-wracking game that is one of the most contagious games around. It is a blend of clue deduction and a race against the clock played by two teams of two or more players with each team alternating turns.

To play, you start the timer and then your team has to guess what word or phrase is visible on the screen before the timer runs out. If a team's guess matches the response on the game's readout, you pass the unit to the other team.

For example, if the word was "pumpkin," you could say something along the lines of, "Peter-Peter-blank-eater!". Your team members then try to guess that the word in place of "blank" is "pumpkin."

When the timer runs out a buzzer sounds (after about a minute). If your team is stuck holding the unit when the buzzer sounds then the other team will score a point.

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This game is especially fun to play with a lot of people so is perfect for parties or taking on vacation.

Smart Globe - global quiz game

The Smart Globe was voted Educational Toy of the Year at the American International Toy Fair 2007 and was a clear favourite with children.

The Smart Globe has 30 games and activities including quiz games about countries, capitals, major cities, populations, languages, currencies, time, distances, history, science and current events. Also includes flags from around the world with corresponding national anthems.

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This toy will last for years!
Even with the world constantly changing the globe will not become outdated because you can simply connect it up to your computer and download all the latest information which is maintained with weekly Web updates. n.b: SmartGlobe is for PC use only and is not Mac-compatible.

The Oregon Scientific Smart Globe 2.0 is for ages 5 and up and is configurable for different ages by downloading age-appropriate content for three different age groups (Ages: 5-8, 9-14 or 15 years and older)

You can even take the Globe on the road, as it works with headphones.

Zooreka - the zoo building board game

This game was voted best game of the year, including board, CD-ROM, electronic and card game formats at the American International Toy Fair 2007.

In Zooreka you race to build your ultimate zoo in time for Opening Day!

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As you move around the board you need to trade food, animals, and shelter with other players to build four habitats for your zoo.

On your way you can encounter unexpected events and fun surprises, like a zookeeper forgetting to order your panda food, and gorillas having babies!

Every turn keeps each player thinking and planning their way to be the first player to complete a zoo and celebrate their Opening Day!