Games, Toys, Book, and STEM Gifts Holiday 2020
Looking for the right gift for the holidays? We have a list of games, toys, books, and STEM we've carefully curated to make your choice easier.
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Soul Riders: Jorvik Calling (Volume 1)
Soul Riders tells the heroic tale of four young girls who have been chosen by destiny to save the world from the ancient demon: Garnok and his band of dangerous Dark Riders. Lisa is a teenage girl who is still coming to terms with the tragic loss of her mother in a riding accident and has sworn never to go near a horse again until she met Starshine, a mysterious blue-maned steed who comes to her in dreams.
Star Stable Soul Riders game
Star Stable is an exciting online game where adventures, horses, and mysteries are waiting to be explored. Play up to 5 levels for free.
USAOPOLY HUES and CUES/Vibrant Color Guessing Game
- Test your color knowledge and guessing abilities with Hues and Cues – a vibrant group party game of colorful communication where players are challenged to make connections to colors with words.
- Using only one- and two-word cues, players try to get others to guess a specific hue from the 480 colors squares on the unique game board
- The winner is the player who has the most points on the outside grayscale scoring track after 1 or 2 rounds
- Includes 1 game board, 100 color cards, 30 player pieces, 1 rulebook, 1 scoring frame.
- 3-10 Players | Ages 8+ | 30+ Min Play Time
American Girl: Courtney Moore
Courtney Moore is growing up in California’s San Fernando Valley. She’s a total ’80s girl whose favorite place is Smiley’s Arcade because she loves playing video games. Courtney likes being in control of what happens, which isn’t always the case in real life. She and her stepsister, Tina, don’t always get along, and now that Courtney’s mom is running for mayor, things are changing at home. It’s a whole new game for Courtney, and she’s figuring out the rules as she goes.
Tonies
The Toniebox is an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience that plays stories, songs, and more.
Geomag 86pc Mechanic Magnetic Motion
The Geomag Mechanics 86 Magnetic Motion Set allows children to build incredible and exciting inventions. The bigger they build the more dynamic it gets. With magnetizing, rotating, and chain reactions they can make anything they wish. Geomag stimulates creativity, inventiveness, and intelligence to allow a child to master mechanical and magnetic forces. Ideal for children aged 7+.
SNAP CIRCUITS
- Featuring the Snap Circuits Bluetooth powered coding module and free downloadable Snap Circuits App for hours of coding fun.
- Develop STEM electronics building and coding skills using this coding educational toy for kids.
- Includes a Bluetooth powered Snap Circuits module, base grid, snap and jumper wires, battery holder, diodes, lamp, resistors and switches, a speaker, electronics modules, a whistle chip, transistors, motor, detailed color-coded instructions, and more. Through 12/31/2020, get FREE SHIPPING on orders over $25 (continental U.S. only) with code FREESHIP2020 at checkout.
IXL
Gain fluency and confidence in math! IXL helps students master essential skills at their own pace through fun and interactive questions, built-in support, and motivating awards.
IXL helps students excel! Featuring a comprehensive curriculum, the IXL Real-Time Diagnostic, and actionable analytics, IXL delivers everything teachers need to help students reach their full potential. Released in 2007, IXL has set a new standard for online learning by delivering a truly personalized learning experience.
Osmo - Genius Starter Kit for iPad
Fun-filled & award-winning learning games. Children interact with actual handheld pieces & an iPad, bringing a child's game pieces & actions to life (No WiFi necessary for gameplay). An Osmo Base is included, an iPad is not included, both are required for gameplay.
UpBrainery Brain Bins
Each Brain Bin is curated and specialized. All projects are developed by our expert staff and backed by neuroscience researched curriculum to enhance play education. Build your better brain today
Think Fun Pocket Brainteasers
- Develops critical skills - Builds logic and problem-solving skills through fun gameplay.
- Rec-Tangle comes with a pocket-sized puzzle that must be manipulated to solve and instructions.
Just Dance 2021 - Nintendo Switch Standard Edition
- Dance to over 600 songs with the Just Dance Unlimited subscription streaming service. One month FREE included with the game.
- Play with friends and share the fun with co-op mode.
- Dance the way you like by creating your own personalized custom playlists.
- Enjoy eight new kid-friendly songs and choreographies for a family-fun experience.
- Use your smartphone to track moves with the Just Dance Controller app – no additional accessories required! Up to six players can join.
Transformers: Battlegrounds
- As evil Megatron closes in on the Allspark, bumblebee and the Autobots need a new Commander to help save Earth - you!
- Assemble your squad and roll out for a battle that will Rage from Central City to Cybertron.
- Local multiplayer arcade.
WRC 9
- Compete all over the world including three brand new rallies in Kenya, Japan, and New Zealand.
- New game modes, including the new Club System, where you can create your own online championships and invite friends from all over the world to compete.
- More than 100 stages to tackle and over 15 historical cars.
- Experience a new level of realism and immersion with better vehicle physics, brand new environments, and rally pace notes.
Monster Truck Championship
For PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
- Choose from 18 different monster trucks and personalize your own truck with over 50 customizable components.
- Experience up to 25 unique arenas with 3 different monster truck leagues to compete in.
- The game features an online multiplayer mode, where you can play with up to 7 friends.
Skater XL - Xbox One
- FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION - Skater XL is unique in that it doesn't have any tricks programmed into it, only control of the movement through the thumbsticks. Each thumbstick is connected to the corresponding foot of the skater and as the player moves the stick, the board instantly responds. Much like a musical instrument, the player has complete freedom, whether it be pushing to nail a line or skating free from.
- PLAY AS REAL-LIFE PRO SKATERS - The game is launching with highly renowned pros TIAGO LEMOS, BRANDON WESTGATE, EVAN SMITH, and TOM ASTA. Each skater will have their own gear that fits their style.
- REAL LIFE ICONIC SKATING LOCATIONS - In Skater XL, players can shred legendary real-world skate spots that are home to some of the most iconic skaters and tricks in the world. The game will launch with three large maps based in California and the West Coast.
- CUSTOMIZABLE CHARACTERS AND BOARDS - The possibilities are endless for players to personalize their Skater XL experience. Players can customize their entire look, from their skater's physical attributes to gear and boards with distinctive decks, trucks, wheels, and grip tape.
- COME PLAY IN THE SANDBOX - Each area is yours to explore. With the freedom of an open-environment, players will be able to push themselves, perfecting the subtle nuances of a highly technical trick or free-form skate.
Blinks
Blinks Combo Set. Bring your friends! This is a Blinks Game System with 12 Blinks and 12 amazing original games. Be the first to get your hands on a board game with a mind of its own with crowd-pleasing games for every kind of gamer.
L.O.L Surprise! Remix: We Rule The World- Nintendo Switch
- Move into your new home, and customize, furnish, and earn new items by attending various events. As you move around the world, you will encounter a variety of games and quests. You will earn glitter tokens to purchase items.
- Walk around the L.O.L. Surprise! Remix festival grounds and interact with L.O. L. Surprise! characters. Earn in-game items including furniture to decorate your home with, fashions to change your player character’s outfits, and records that will play different L.O.L. Surprise! songs.
Elf: Journey from The North Pole Board Game
- Based on the holiday classic movie, join Buddy the Elf for a Snowflake Shaped Game Board
- 20 Minute gameplay
- Buddy the Elf mover
- Ages 7 & Up
- 2-4 Players
Funko Elf – Snowball Showdown Card Game
- Based on the holiday classic movie, join Buddy the Elf in a surprise snowball fight! “Throw” a set of like-colored snowball cards at another player and they can return fire!
- When you’re the target, roll the jumbo snowball dice to dodge the icy barrage.
- When you get hit, take a snowball “splat” card—three hits and you’re out.
- In this frigid fight, the last elf standing wins!
- Family Card Game
- Ages 6 and up
- 3-6 Players
- 20-Minute Gameplay
A Game of Cat & Mouth
A fiercely competitive,magnet-powered, highly addicting, Pinball’ish game!
Dharma Kitty
Dharma Kitty™ is a pet companion to Pratya. He gives her funny and wise advice. Dharma Kitty's paws velcro together, his hind legs are sewn in a lotus meditation pose, and when his right paw is squeezed he chants, "Ommmmm." He wears a monk robe with a peace paw print on the back.
Mimeballs
Mimbleballs are 5" round, plush therapy tools that benefit everyone who needs a little extra love, joy, laughter, and comfort. Really, who doesn't?
K2 Kick Scooter for Toddlers, Ages 3-5
An adjustable balance trike that easily turns into a kick scooter for first-time riders.
Coaster Games
These cardboard coasters each contain a game. The game is on one side, the rules on the other. To play each game, all you need is one coaster for the whole group plus pen & paper.
ThinkFun Chicken War Game
- Humorous Theme – Feathers will be ruffled as Eggs are launched in this exciting warfare-style game!
- Develops Critical Skills – Gameplay provides a fun learning experience, where players learn critical reasoning and logical deduction skills.
- Number Of Players: 2-4
ThinkFun Mystic Market Strategy Card Game
- Develops critical skills - Playing this strategy card game helps hone your strategy and math skills and helps give a basic understanding of economics and the theory of value.
- A fun multi-player experience - Mystic Market is perfect for 2-4 players. Parents and children can enjoy a fun family game experience, and more seasoned gamers will have just as good a time as the game rewards complex strategies.
Think Fun Escape The Room The Cursed Dollhouse – an Escape Room Experience in a Box
- The Most Immersive Escape Room Game Ever - Build a creepy 3-story dollhouse to escape from, complete with five rooms, 3D furniture, and a variety of creepy dolls
- Our Most Challenging Escape Room Game Ever - Contains advanced puzzles for experienced puzzlers, a story booklet, secret items to discover, an improved solution wheel with a locking mechanism, and a clear, high-quality instruction manual
- A Captivating Experience – A 2-3 hour spooky escape room experience that can be done in one dedicated sitting or over several sessions
- Clever Design – Includes a website that has re-packing instructions, re-printable puzzles, and music suggestions to create an immersive experience.
- For 1-4 players, age 13+
Exploding Kittens Card Game
- Exploding kittens is the perfect card game for adults, teens, and kids who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats.
- A highly strategic, kitty-powered version of Russian roulette, basically, if you draw an exploding kitten, you lose and you are full of loser sad-sauce
- This “game of the year” award winner is the perfect holiday gift if you're looking for board games for adults but want to be able to play fun games with your kids as well
- It's like UNO, except there are goats, magical enchiladas, and kittens that can kill you
- This gift favorite takes 5 minutes to learn, 15 minutes to play, and is for 2-5 players (ages 7+)
Lizard Skins DSP Controller Grip
Lizard Skins DSP Controller Grip is compatible with Xbox One controllers. The grip texture is optimized for the different touch-points of your fingers and the polymer feel is unlike any synthetic rubber. You'll wonder how you ever played without one.
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