Games

Description: Abalone is a fast paced strategy board game that has sold over 4 million copies. Abalone has won the Game of Decade award in Europe and is today considered a classic among games lovers around the world.
The game play can best be described as a mental sumo wrestling match where players complete to push six of their opponents marbles off the board. The rules can be learned by a child in a minute or two with a party usually lasting between 10-20 minutes.
Age: 7-99
Number of players: 2
Game duration: 15 min
Awards: Game of Decade in Europe

Exploration of design and structures
Description: Players use the 18 enclosed precision-cut blocks to construct three-dimensional structures corresponding to models in the challenge booklet: it contains 50 illustrations, ranging from simple shapes, requiring only a few blocks to complex ones. As players develop stronger notions of perspective and geometric concepts, the challenges become more demanding. A simple color code allows players to easily track their progress. Architecto appeals to children and adults alike by its captivating puzzles and the exciting but educational experience it procures.
Players take pleasure constructing 3D models based on illustrations in perspective. As players progress, the models become more complex, thereby developing intuitive understanding of 3D forms, geometry and spatial vision. Creative free form play with the Architect precision blocks further stimulates imagination.
Age: 6+
Number of players: one
Awards: Triple star award by CTTC

The fastest strategy game in the world!
Description: Using 12 sculptured stones in 4 colours, two players mind wrestle each other in this captivating game of pure and fast strategy. There are only two simple rules to reckon with, and yet the possibilities seem endless. Each round lasts approximately 2-5 minutes - which might just make Babylon the fastest strategy game in the world!
Awards: triple star by CTTC
Age: 7+
Number of players: 2

A game of spatial logic
Description: Provided with two-dimensional illustrations of a horizontal view of geometric shapes, players build three dimensional structures that conform to the image. Though initial challenges are simple, a profound understanding of perspective, depth and geometric forms are gradually implemented, eventually resulting in challenging puzzles to solve. A simple color code helps the player track progress. Cliko is brings a fun, fresh and fascinating new way of exploring and understanding fundamental concepts of geometry to your home, and will captivate logic-game enthusiasts of all ages.
An exquisite game of spatial logic where players attempt to reconstruct 3D models based on 2D images. Logical analysis is brought into play in this fun game as players progress trying to resolve the more advanced challenges. This ingenious game is for players, 6 years and over, who enjoy sophisticated puzzles. It is recommended that this game be played as the last of the line.
Age: 6+
Number of players: one
Awards: Triple star award by CTTC

A game of ingenuity and fine motor skills
Description: Use the enclosed precision-cut blocks to construct the 60 models in the enclosed challenges book. A gradual increase in difficulty and complexity insures that everyone, from beginner to pro, finds an exciting challenge within the book. A simple color code makes it easy for players to track their progress. Combining imagination, dexterity and perseverance, Equilibrio is a fun filled brain teaser for the whole family to enjoy.
Using the Architect precision blocks, players erect structures illustrated in the challenge book. As players progress in the game, the structures become more complex and difficult to balance requiring the use of fine motor skills, ingenuity and perseverance. In addition, while immersed in the game, players experiment with basic concepts of geometry and balance.
Age: 4+
Number of players: one
Awards:
Excellence Award by Option Consommateurs
Best Bet Award by CTTC

Description: A unique logic puzzler that can be played alone or as a logic race against other players. Using their visual imagination players try to find the quickest and simplest way to move 3 animals from a starting configuration to a given target arrangement using 5 predefined movements. Beautifully crafted wooden animals put a cute facade on what can sometimes become a brain twisting puzzle.
Players start each round with a given initial position of 3 animals on two tree wood stumps. Using any of 5 predefined movements, (4 movements for the expert level), players try to find the quickest and simplest series of moves that will make the animals move from their initial position to a new target position. As each permitted move is associated with a syllable, when playing in a group, the first player to shout the series of syllables that correspond to their proposed solution – wins the round.
This clever, quick and, when played in group- funny, game is sure to enchant!
Age: 8+
Number of players: one or more
Game duration: 10-15 min
Awards:
Game of the year- Nominee 2004-FR
Cannes Golden Ace- Nominee 2003

Description: Two players compete to rid themselves, using a wooden seesaw, of all their colored cubes.
Players start with an identical set of 22 cubes. Each turn consist of a player, carefully stacking their cubes on a seesaw until it tips over. Cubes that fall off the seesaw when it tipped go to the opponent. It’s now the other player’s turn to try and get rid of as many cubes as possible. However, if the cubes fall off the seesaw before it tips, then that player regains all the cubes that fell to the table and the turn goes to the opponent. 
By placing the cubes carefully and choosing astutely where to place them, players gain the advantage that allows them to win this fun and captivating game. Comes with a cotton bag for easy carrying and storage.
Age: 6+
Number of players: 2

Description: Given a set of clues, the player must place 9 different pieces on a grid through deduction and cross-referencing the clues. Designed for youngsters of 4 years and older, it can help them gain fundamental problem solving skills even before reading is learned or mastered. The puzzles become gradually more difficult, and and the thought patterns required to finish the challenge booklet can be quite complex. You might be amazed at what a young mind can accomplish, when it is put to something fun yet educational!
Age: 4+
Number of players: played alone with parental support.
Awards:
Highly recommended (6/6) by Option Consommateurs

Description: Logix II Signature is the expert version of Logix I signature. This set of puzzles is extremely challenging even to most adults. These challenges should only be tackled by players who are comfortable with Logix I signature! Given a set of clues, the player must place 9 different pieces on a grid through deduction and cross-referencing the clues. Designed for youngsters of 8 years and older, it can help them gain fundamental problem solving skills. The puzzles become gradually more difficult, and the thought patterns required to finish the challenge booklet can be quite complex.
Age: 8+
Number of players: played alone with possible parental support.
Awards:
Highly recommended (6/6) by Option Consommateurs.

Description: Pounce! is the ultimate game of 'Catch-Me-If-You-Can' that's fun for the whole family! It is based on a game played historically in Victorian Parlors. Roll the dice and try to keep your mouse away from the kitty.
Age: 5+
Number of players: 3-8
Awards:
Triple star award by CTTC
Toy of The Year 2004 - finalist -Family Fun