Embrace The Fandom: These Games Have a Pop Culture Connection
As soon as we are old enough to recognize brands, we establish a connection. Preschoolers fall in love with their generation’s version of Sesame Street, Barney, Blue’s Clues, Little Einstein, Doc McStuffins or Bluey. Our personalities and passions dictate the direction of our Pop Culture fandom and it can be anything from a musician to a toy or movie. I loved collecting Coca-Cola products and my mom always had M&M swag. Just last month I bought a candy-bracelet Swatch and it makes me smile every time I wear it. Games often license an IP (Intellectual Property) and we are here for it. Are you ready for some fun surprises? Here you go!
Is there a doctor in the swamp? Shrek is suffering from an array of abhorrent ailments. From a Pain in the Butt (Donkey) to a Frog in the Throat he’s got it bad. There are a dozen bits of “Funatomy” to extricate from his ogrish physique. So, Doc, the patient is prepped—steady your hands and get to it. But be careful! Any mistake and Shrek will show his hot temper (red nose) and let out an ogre roar (buzz)…
Hundred Acre Wood Fluxx
Looney Labs
Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger, and the other friends of Christopher Robin as they romp about the Hundred Acre Wood! Will the Bees get suspicious when Winnie floats up on a Balloon? (Yes, of course!) Will Winnie get stuck in Rabbit’s doorway again? (Yes, of course!) Will Eeyore find his tail? (Yes, of course!) Will Piglet catch a Heffalump or a Woozle? (No, you silly old bear, those don’t exist!) And now, for the first time, this version of Fluxx Includes special new rules designed to allow stuffed animal friends to join in the game!
Stratego Classic
Jumbo Play
The iconic game of Stratego is back with a fresh new take from Jumbo Play, perfect for a new generation of players! While staying true to its classic roots, this updated version introduces innovative battle cards, female soldiers, and a budget-friendly price! So plan your campaign, secretly deploy your forces, then engage in battle!
LIFE®: Hello Kitty and Friends
The Op
Sixem: Sour Patch Kids
Asmodee North America
CLUE®: The Muppets
The Op
Hello Kitty: Day at the Park
Maestro Media
In Hello Kitty: Day at the Park, players explore the park by laying tiles, ideally gaining items along the way that allow them to complete adventures, which they will document by taking selfies. The game features a unique system to scale all parts of the game in difficulty for each individual player, even while the game is in progress, so kids can start with the simplest version to begin to explore the game’s mechanisms, then learn the more advanced gameplay when they feel ready.
Monkey Palace
Asmodee North America
Build your way to victory brick by brick! Compete against each other while you help the monkey rebuild the LEGO® Monkey Palace in this innovative and strategic building board game. Build a staircase for the Palace, count your Monkey Credits, take Monkey Cards and score Banana Points. The longer and taller staircases you build, the more Monkey Credits and the better Monkey Cards you will get. The winner is the player with the most Banana Points! With no single route to victory, you’ll always want to play this amazing LEGO® board game again!
Dog Man Scarlet Shedder Flip-O-Rama
University Games
Dog Man Scarlet Shedder Flip O Rama (could you tag Target stores for us on that one?) Here is a description of the game: Dog Man Scarlet Shedder Flip-O-Rama Game (MSRP $14.99 for 2-4 players, ages 6+) takes the same title of the 12th book in Dav Pilkey’s #1 worldwide bestselling graphic novel series starring the universe’s most popular half-dog, half-man hero. In this game, players stack Scarlet Shedder Flip-o-Rama game cards in the middle of the play area and take turns flipping them over. The first player to spot a Flip-o-Rama match dings the Bell. The player to collect the most Flip-o-Rama Cards wins.
OPERATION®: Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer 60th Anniversary
The Op
Some of these are classic games with a new spin while others are new ideas completely. Let us know if you have any questions so we can help you find just the right gift for the loved ones on your list!
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