Jan 17, 2013

Gamewright Ventures Into 2013 With Nine New Titles

From its inception nearly 20 years ago, Gamewright has been a pioneer in creating family games that aim to ignite the imagination. The company continues its mission in 2013 with a trail-blazing line-up, loaded with adventure, quests, voyages and even a few monsters! Pack your bags and get ready to explore their nine new titles, including an expansion for the hot-selling Rory’s Story Cubes as well as a thrilling sequel to the hit cooperative game, Forbidden Island. Highlights from Gamewright’s latest and greatest:

• Rory’s Story Cubes – Voyages – Nine new cubes that aim to inspire tales of adventure. Play with them solo, or mix them with other sets of Rory’s Story Cubes.

• Forbidden Desert – Hotly anticipated sequel to Forbidden Island. Work with teammates to recover a legendary flying machine that will whisk you out of a perilous sandstorm to victory.

• Skunk Bingo – Adorable pre-school game with sweet artwork and a tree trunk filled with animal surprises!

• Chef Pop de Pop – High-energy elementary counting game, complete with a popcorn filled shaker.

• Cube Quest – Strategic two-player skill and action game. Flick cubes to protect your king and knock your opponent off the board.

• IOTA – Mensa award-winning card game, packaged in a teeny-weeny tin for easy portability.

• Monster Café – Press-your-luck card game with a ghoulish theme in an attractive tin.

• Terzetto– Colorful two-player strategy game. Fit marbles into your grid, according to patterns in the shaker.

• That’s It! – Latest title in our travel-friendly “Port-a-Party” game line. Race to shout out the exact words written on the topic cards.

Skunk BingoTM
A Sweet Smelling Game

Line up for this game of log jammin’ fun! Spin the spinner and then place a creature into the log. If any pop out the other side, add them to your board. Don’t let the skunk nose his way in line or else he’s sure to make a stink! Be the first to fill your board and enjoy the sweet smell of victory.

Ages: 3+
Players: 2-4
Playing Time: About 15 minutes
Suggested Retail: $15.99
Availability: Spring 2013

Chef Pop-de-PopTM
A Corny Kind of Counting Game

Butter up for this freshly packed game that’s bursting with fun! Shake the shaker and then count up the popcorn on the dice. Collect your cards if the total matches any of the flavors. Watch out for burnt kernels, and if you spot the “Pop!”, get ready to jump up in a jiffy! Stack up the most cards and munch your way to a win!

Ages: 6+
Players: 2-6
Playing Time: About 15 minutes
Suggested Retail: $16.99
Availability: Spring 2013

iota®
The Great Big Game in the Teeny-Weeny Tin Look, see, play and score… a lot! Add cards to a grid, making sure that color, shape, and number are either all the same or all different across the line. Sounds easy but as the grid expands, so do the possibilities. Whoever sees the opportunities will seize the win! Iota – The pocket-sized game that’s big time fun!

Ages: 8+
Players: 2-4
Playing Time: About 30 minutes
Suggested Retail: $7.99
Availability: Shipping now.

Rory’s Story Cubes® – Voyages
Take a trip with Rory’s Story Cubes! Contained within this set are nine iconic cubes that aim to inspire stories of epic adventure. Cast away on a desert island… Spin tales of a faraway land. With 54 images and millions of combinations, your journeys are bound to be endless!

Ages: 8+
Players: 1 or more
Playing Time: About 15 minutes
Suggested Retail: $7.99
Availability: Shipping now.

Monster Cafe
A Terribly Tasty Card Game Make a reservation for ewww at the Monster Café! Play cards to seat hungry monsters around tables filled with such revolting refreshments as Roasted Roadkill, Boiled Brains, and Stinky Sock Stew. But be careful as these monsters are extremely picky eaters. Feed them what they fancy or else they may take a bite out of your score! Oh, and whatever you do, avoid the lemon sorbet!

Ages: 8+
Players: 2-4
Playing Time: About 20 minutes
Suggested Retail: $11.99
Availability: Spring 2013

Cube Quest
Clash for the Crown

Mobilize your fingers for the ultimate six-sided skirmish! Field an army of cubes and then place them strategically on the board. Each cube has special powers: Heroes and Skulks are strong on the attack, while Blinks and Guards are better for defense. Once your cubes are in position, sound the trumpets and let the flicking begin! Try to knock your opponent’s king off the board, aiming carefully not to get caught behind enemy lines. Triumph in your quest and crown yourself the Cube King!

Ages: 8+
Players: 2
Playing Time: About 15 minutes
Suggested Retail: $29.99
Availability: Spring 2013

Terzetto
The Head-to-Head Marble Match Outwit and outplace your opponent in this clever game of marble maneuvers. Take turns placing sets of three marbles onto your board according to the pattern in the shaker. Starts off easy but you’ll need a keen eye and a bit of luck to make everything fit. Fill your board before your opponent and you clearly know how to mind your marbles!

Ages: 8+
Players: 2
Playing Time: About 15 minutes
Suggested Retail: $21.99
Availability: Spring 2013

That’s It!
Just the Right Party Game Quick! Name something you find in a toolbox. If you said “hammer” then you’ve hit the nail on the head with this fast playing “word for word” party game. Draw a topic card and then race to shout out answers until someone says the exact word written. Get the most right and – That’s It! – you win!

Ages: 12+
Players: 3+
Playing Time: About 15 minutes
Suggested Retail: $9.99
Availability: Spring 2013

Forbidden Desert
Thirst for Survival Gear up for a thrilling adventure to recover a legendary flying machine buried deep in the ruins of an ancient desert city. You’ll need to coordinate with your teammates and use every available resource if you hope to survive the scorching heat and relentless sandstorm. Find the flying machine and escape before you all become permanent artifacts of the Forbidden Desert!

Ages: 10+
Players: 2-5
Playing Time: About 45 minutes
Suggested Retail: $24.99
Availability: Spring 2013

About Gamewright
Gamewright, a leading manufacturer of family games, is best known for such household hits as Slamwich, Rat-a-Tat Cat, In a Pickle, and the Scrambled States of America Game. Gamewright prides itself on making games that foster laughter, learning, friendship and fun. Kids, parents, grandparents, and educators all agree that Gamewright makes some of the best games on the planet. For more information, please visit www.gamewright.com.