Category: Press Releases

Get Up and Move or Practice a Steady Hand with Butts Up and Meltdown!

BELOIT, Wis. (June 20, 2019) — PlayMonster—the company behind award-winning games like Chrono Bomb®, Farkle and Stratego®just —launched two new games in the family category for 2019. Expanding their games offering is always a priority for PlayMonster, and this newest wave is full of exciting, unique ways for kids and families to have fun together!

Butts Up™, an exciting twist on musical chairs, urges players to fess up (or brag!) about things they’ve done, stuff they like, and things they want! All players but one sit in a chair, while one player stands in the middle and reads one of the 400 prompts from the electronic device, such as “Butts Up if you have gone zip lining.” If that applies to you, get up and race to another chair someone has vacated! The player left without a chair is the new one in the middle! It’s a great game for families or groups of kids. Player can choose from two modes of play: Full statements (“Butts Up if you like broccoli”) or open-ended statements that allow players to fill in the blank and customize (“Butts Up if you don’t like eating…[fill in the blank]”).This active play game is for 3 or more players ages 7 and up.

The new light strategy family game Meltdown™ is an innovative an unpredictable stacking game due to the unique putty goop used in game play! Players shape the putty goop however they want, place it atop the tower, and then stick the balancing platform on the goop. From there, they take turns stacking their cubes on the slippery, always-shifting plate without letting them fall. If there’s a “Meltdown” and any cubes fall, that player has to add them to their pile. The first player to get all of their cubes stacked wins! It’s a fun game that requires a bit of strategy, thought and skill. For 2 to 4 players ages 6 and up, Meltdown is an exciting addition to any game collection!

 

About PlayMonster LLC

Beloit, WI-based PlayMonster is a toy and game company that believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Delivering great play value by designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, fun products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti® and “TOTY Doll of the Year” Wonder Crew®, along with other award-winning toys and games like The Game of THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, Mirari®, Farkle, SET® games, OK to Wake!®, My Fairy Garden®, Automoblox®, Marbleocity®, Kid O® and Super Spinner® is how PlayMonster helps keep play alive for all ages.

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For More Information, Please Contact:                                        

Lisa Wuennemann                              Kassandra O’Brien
PlayMonster LLC                                Director, Marketing and Communications – ChizComm
(800) 524-4263 x1275                        (416) 551-0822 x356
lisaw@playmonster.com                    kobrien@chizcomm.com

 

Kids Love Yetis and SpongeBob SquarePants, and They’ll Love These Games!

BELOIT, Wis. (June 3, 2019) — PlayMonster—the company behind award-winning games like Yeti in My Spaghetti® and Don’t Rock the Boat®—launched two new kids games for 2019. Both games feature fun characters and engaging game play for kids and families!

Yeti Forgetti™ joins PlayMonster’s popular yeti games, Yeti in My Spaghetti and Yeti, Set, Go!™ This time, the yetis are hiding under igloos, and children draw cards that tell them to find a certain yeti, peek under igloos or move them around, all while trying to remember which yeti is where. If they accidentally lift up the wrong igloo and find the snow crab, it scurries off—and that means losing points! It’s a fun Hide-and-Peek Memory Game™. For two to four players ages four and up.

A new personality joins the popular Stinky Pig® family: Burping SpongeBob SquarePants™. Similar to its farting counterpart, Burping SpongeBob play is fun and fast in hot potato fashion, but with a slightly different kind of gas. SpongeBob plays a fun, tropical tune while being passed from player to player, but if he lets one loose in your possession…you must take a token. The player with the fewest tokens in the end wins! It’s perfect fun for two or more players, ages six and up.

 

About PlayMonster LLC

Beloit, WI-based PlayMonster is a toy and game company that believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Delivering great play value by designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, fun products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti® and “TOTY Doll of the Year” Wonder Crew®, along with other award-winning toys and games like The Game of THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, Mirari®, Farkle, OK to Wake!®, My Fairy Garden®, Automoblox®, Marbleocity®, Kid O® and Super Spinner® is how PlayMonster helps keep play alive for all ages.

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Contact                               

 

Lisa Wuennemann
PlayMonster LLC
(800) 524-4263, ext. 1275
lisaw@playmonster.com

Top-Selling, Award-Winning Card Games Including Time-Proven Classics SET,

Quiddler and Five Crowns, Further Strengthen PlayMonster’s extensive Games Portfolio

BELOIT, Wis. (April 30, 2019) –  PlayMonster LLC further cements its position as a leader in the game aisle and broadens its portfolio of card games with the acquisition of Set Enterprises, Inc., the company behind award-winning family and educational games including SET®, Quiddler®, Five Crowns®, Karma®, WordSpiel® and Zangle®, along with brand extensions.

Set Enterprises’ card games are staples in specialty stores and are sold in over 40 countries. They have earned 100+ best game awards from organizations such as MENSA, Teachers’ Choice, Parents Magazine, Dr. Toy, Parents’ Choice, ASTRA and more.

“Set Enterprises has a terrific portfolio of card games and an impressive loyal consumer following that complement PlayMonster’s card game business,” said Bob Wann, Chief PlayMonster of PlayMonster LLC. “The company has produced ingenious, thought-provoking games that have true staying power. We’re thrilled to add them to our portfolio.”

“Because the games are all invented by my mom and Set Enterprises is a second-generation family business, it was important to find the right fit to ensure the games reach their full potential” said Colette Falco, Owner of Set Enterprises.  “PlayMonster’s passion for fun and commitment to the value of play, together with its impressive stature and experience in the game business make it the perfect company to take our brands to the next level.”

Founded in 1990, Set Enterprises has released over a dozen games, always staying true to its original goal of creating fun and challenging games with unlimited replay value for players of all ages and skill levels.

About PlayMonster LLC

Beloit, WI-based PlayMonster is a toy and game company that believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Delivering great play value by designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, fun and quality products, such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti® and “TOTY Doll of the Year” Wonder Crew®, along with other award-winning toys and games like The Game of THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, Mirari®, Farkle, OK to Wake!®, My Fairy Garden®, Automoblox®, Marbleocity®, Kid O® and Super Spinner® is how PlayMonster helps keep play alive for all ages.

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Contact                               

 

Lisa Wuennemann                                          Sarah Gumina
PlayMonster LLC                                             GennComm for PlayMonster LLC
(800) 524-4263, ext. 1275                             (818) 839-1461
lisaw@playmonster.com                                Sarah@GennComm.com

All New Designs Bring More Collectability and Creative Play to the Brand!

BELOIT, Wis. (March 25th, 2019) —PlayMonster’s Automoblox®, an award-winning line of high-quality collectible toy vehicles that innovate the classic wooden toy car category, is seeing some new looks and fresh ideas! New mini vehicles in single packs and 3-packs will feature the mix-and-match capability and fit in well with the existing vehicles, while adding a fresh look! Plus, the new Hauler/Dump Truck combo expands play value!

Several new cars join the mini line, all with new sleek designs and splashes of color. Single minis joining the line are C16 Sidewinder with cool, white tires; C14 Zephyr with unique hood detailing; and X11 Rivet with a rugged SUV body. The 3-pack includes the first-ever car featuring all-over black stain, SC2 Fang; the super cool C13 Manta; and big pickup truck,T16L Rex. Also new is the 3-pack of rescue vehicles, with an updated police car, rescue SUV and ambulance!

Also new to the line is BR100 Hercules, the first of its kind…a car hauler that transforms into a dump truck! Build whichever one you want and then play! Switch and rebuild as many times as you want! The dump truck has a working lever that allows you to actually dump contents. The hauler features a ramp to reach both levels, so you can drive your mini Automoblox vehicles onto it. BR100 Hercules includes two exclusive mini vehicles: C11 Pulse and X10 Decatur. Holds up to five mini vehicles.

All vehicles sport a body made of European beech wood, and includes multiple interchangeable components, including tires and wheels. With its mix-and-match creative design features, it’s easy enough for kids as young as 4 to get in on the fun, and the cool, collectible designs appeal to older kids and adults as well. No tools required! For ages 4+.

Each Automoblox vehicle includes a unique VIN that can be used for online registration into the owner’s club, where fans can learn about news and cool events, so the fun never ends!

 

About PlayMonster LLC

Beloit, WI-based PlayMonster is a toy and game company that believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Delivering great play value by designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, fun products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti® and “TOTY Doll of the Year” Wonder Crew®, along with other award-winning toys and games like The Game of THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Mirari®, Farkle, OK to Wake!®, My Fairy Garden®, Automoblox®, Marbleocity®, Kid O® and Super Spinner® is how PlayMonster helps keep play alive for all ages.

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Contact                                 

Lisa Wuennemann                              Janis Van Tine / Sarah Gumina
PlayMonster LLC                                 GennComm for PlayMonster LLC
(800) 524-4263, ext. 1275                    (818) 839-1461
lisaw@playmonster.com                    Janis@genncomm.com / sarah@genncomm.com

Adorable, Fun Bath Toys for Young Children Magically Change Color!

BELOIT, Wis. (March 23, 2019) — PlayMonster LLC is excited to debut the newest toys in its Kid O® line: Color-Changing Origami Boats™! The beautifully made toys make bathtime fun for young ones, and can even be fun in the pool or on “land”!

The playful Origami Color-Changing Boats provide a secret surprise at bathtime! In warm water, the hulls unexpectedly transform into bright new hues! The black turns blue, green turns yellow, and purple turns pink! This colorful fleet is both a surprising science experiment and a vibrant visual cue to water temperature!

The boats float and can be used to scoop and pour water! They only change color in warm water, but can still be fun in cooler water at the beach or pool, or even without any water at all! Children will enjoy using their imaginations to play everywhere!

Kid O Origami Color-Changing Boats are for ages 1 and up.

 

About PlayMonster LLC

Beloit, WI-based PlayMonster is a toy and game company that believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Delivering great play value by designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, fun products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti® and “TOTY Doll of the Year” Wonder Crew®, along with other award-winning toys and games like The Game of THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, Mirari®, Farkle, OK to Wake!®, My Fairy Garden®, Automoblox®, Marbleocity®, Kid O® and Super Spinner® is how PlayMonster helps keep play alive for all ages.

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Contact                                 

Lisa Wuennemann                              Janis Van Tine / Sarah Gumina
PlayMonster LLC                                 GennComm for PlayMonster LLC
(800) 524-4263, ext. 1275                    (818) 839-1461
lisaw@playmonster.com                    Janis@genncomm.com / sarah@genncomm.com

Get Ready to Dive into Water Fun with the Newest Innovation in Dive Sticks!

BELOIT, Wis. (March 12, 2019) — PlayMonster is ready to add fun to the pool with its first pool toy race game, Aqua Diver™!

Aqua Diver is a bright. Colorful squid that kids toss in the pool and then race to dive after and catch, all while being timed! The coolest feature of Aqua Diver is its water-activated timer…when it hits the water, the timer automatically starts! Kids press the button to stop the timer when they retrieve the squid from the depths of their pool!

Friends and family can take turns diving and catching Aqua Diver to see who can do it the fastest, or one swimmer can play over and over again to try to beat their best time! Aqua Diver is a fun pool toy for ages 5+. Requires button cell batteries, included. Look for it to ship in spring of 2019 for an SRP of $9.99 – $14.99.

 

About PlayMonster LLC

Beloit, WI-based PlayMonster is a toy and game company that believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Delivering great play value by designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, fun products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti® and “TOTY Doll of the Year” Wonder Crew®, along with other award-winning toys and games like The Game of THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Mirari®, Farkle, OK to Wake!®, My Fairy Garden®, Automoblox®, Marbleocity®, Kid O® and Super Spinner® is how PlayMonster helps keep play alive for all ages.

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Contact                                 

Lisa Wuennemann                              Janis Van Tine / Sarah Gumina
PlayMonster LLC                                 GennComm for PlayMonster LLC
(800) 524-4263, ext. 1275                    (818) 839-1461
lisaw@playmonster.com                    Janis@genncomm.com / sarah@genncomm.com

Durable and Adjustable Balance Bike Grows with Children for Lasting Fun

BELOIT, Wis. (March 7, 2019) —PlayMonster LLC has been granted immediate US distribution rights to Free Wheelin’™ Rider Sport, a convertible balance bike designed and made in Czech Republic by Funny Wheels.

Free Wheelin’ is an exciting addition to PlayMonster’s line as its first ride-on toy! The convertible balance bike features a durable body, sturdy wheels with quiet and gripping tires, and comfortable and easy-to-turn handlebars. Children as young as one can have fun pushing themselves along, and older children can practice their balance and speed! The adjustable height and 3- to 2-wheel conversion ensure the bike will grow with little ones to last longer than a traditional pushbike. Holds up to 80 pounds.

The bike is also available in six bold and fun colors, so children can choose their favorite! Free Wheelin’ Rider Sport is available in January for an MSRP of $49.99.

 

About PlayMonster LLC

Beloit, WI-based PlayMonster is a toy and game company that believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Delivering great play value by designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, fun products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti® and “TOTY Doll of the Year” Wonder Crew®, along with other award-winning toys and games like The Game of THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Mirari®, Farkle, OK to Wake!®, My Fairy Garden®, Automoblox®, Marbleocity®, Kid O® and Super Spinner® is how PlayMonster helps keep play alive for all ages.

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Contact                                 

Lisa Wuennemann                              Janis Van Tine / Sarah Gumina
PlayMonster LLC                                 GennComm for PlayMonster LLC
(800) 524-4263, ext. 1275                    (818) 839-1461
lisaw@playmonster.com                    Janis@genncomm.com / sarah@genncomm.com

Children Can Grow Their Fairy World with New Fairy Friends!

BELOIT, Wis. (March 4, 2019) — PlayMonster LLC is excited to extend its popular My Fairy Garden® Line, adding a new play pattern and price point to intrigue fans! The new fairy sets can be played with as individual toys or added to existing My Fairy Garden sets!

My Fairy Garden is the first of its kind: A toy that’s also a real, live garden! Children love kits that allow them to grow plants at home because it gives them a connection to nature and a sense of satisfaction at having nurtured a living thing. My Fairy Garden takes it to a new, exciting level by allowing children to interact with it as part of an entertaining play set!

The new Scented Garden Fairy Sets extend the play value of My Fairy Garden Sets, adding new characters and accessories to the magical world. Each new set comes with a fairy, scented flower, butterfly and a hair clip! There are three different sets available: Rosie, Jasmine and Sweet Pea.

With the included stand, fairies can pose holding the flowers, or children can place the flowers in their fairy gardens! Each flower has a pleasant scent that matches the name of its fairy, smelling like roses, jasmine or sweet pea! Girls can also clip the butterfly to the flower, or add it to the included hair clip to wear as fashion!

Each Scented Fairy Garden Set are fun for ages 4 and up!

 

About PlayMonster LLC

Beloit, WI-based PlayMonster is a toy and game company that believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Delivering great play value by designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, fun products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti® and “TOTY Doll of the Year” Wonder Crew®, along with other award-winning toys and games like The Game of THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Relative Insanity®, Mirari®, Farkle, OK to Wake!®, My Fairy Garden®, Automoblox®, Marbleocity®, Kid O® and Super Spinner® is how PlayMonster helps keep play alive for all ages.

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Contact                                 

Lisa Wuennemann                              Janis Van Tine / Sarah Gumina
PlayMonster LLC                                 GennComm for PlayMonster LLC
(800) 524-4263, ext. 1275                    (818) 839-1461
lisaw@playmonster.com                    Janis@genncomm.com / sarah@genncomm.com

Orangutwang is as Fun as it Sounds, with a Goofy Ape Hangin’ Around, Holding Snacks and Waiting to Go Twaaaang!

BELOIT, Wis. (March 1, 2019) — Kids’ games featuring fun, colorful characters are always popular, but add the element of suspense and it’s sure to be a new favorite! Orangutwang™ delivers on both counts, and it’ll have kids jumping and laughing for more!

Just visually, Orangutwang is a super cool game with its two tall palm trees connected by a string, the colorful and quirky toucan lever, the bright playing pieces shaped like fruit or critters, and the giant, amused orangutan that hangs from the string! To play the game, simply roll the die to find out which play piece you get to hang on the orangutan (banana, pineapple, gecko, fruit bat or coconut). Be careful how you hang it…at some point it will be too much for the orangutan and he’ll leap and swing and go twaaaannng!

The player who makes the orangutan go flying and throw his fruit and friends technically loses the game, but do they really lose? It’s fun and hilarious to see him go twang, so really all the players are winners! Orangutwang is a fun, suspenseful game for two or more players, ages 4+. No batteries required. Available now for an SRP of $19.99 – $24.99.

 

About PlayMonster LLC

Beloit, WI-based PlayMonster is a toy and game company that believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Delivering great play value by designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, fun products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti® and “TOTY Doll of the Year” Wonder Crew®, along with other award-winning toys and games like The Game of THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Mirari®, Farkle, OK to Wake!®, My Fairy Garden®, Automoblox®, Marbleocity®, Kid O® and Super Spinner® is how PlayMonster helps keep play alive for all ages.

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Contact                                 

Lisa Wuennemann                              Janis Van Tine / Sarah Gumina
PlayMonster LLC                                 GennComm for PlayMonster LLC
(800) 524-4263, ext. 1275                    (818) 839-1461
lisaw@playmonster.com                    Janis@genncomm.com / sarah@genncomm.com

Get Up and Dance Like a T-Rex, or Maybe Like Grandpa, and Have a Blast!

BELOIT, Wis. (January 24, 2019) — PlayMonster is excited to release its newest active play game that will have all ages laughing and having fun together with Mad Moves™.

Have you ever performed ballet as a T-rex would, or maybe you’ve done the limbo like a baby? No? Well, now you just might! Get ready to dance like you’ve never danced before!™ Roll the die to see HOW you’ll be dancing (like a certain person, animal or action) and spin the spinner to see WHAT you’ll be dancing (ballet, limbo, tap, twist or dance battle). Combine the two and get groovin’, while everyone else tries to guess what you’re imitating!

The spinner plays real music—five different styles!—so you’ve got some tunes to guide your dance moves! Mad Moves is a fun, active game for three or more players, ages 8+. Batteries required. Look for it exclusively in Walmart stores now for an SRP of $19.99.

 

About PlayMonster LLC

Beloit, WI-based PlayMonster is a toy and game company that believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Delivering great play value by designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, fun products such as “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti® and “TOTY Doll of the Year” Wonder Crew®, along with other award-winning toys and games like The Game of THINGS…®, 5 Second Rule®, Mirari®, Farkle, OK to Wake!®, My Fairy Garden®, Automoblox®, Marbleocity®, Kid O® and Super Spinner® is how PlayMonster helps keep play alive for all ages.

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Contact                                 

Lisa Wuennemann                              Janis Van Tine / Sarah Gumina
PlayMonster LLC                                 GennComm for PlayMonster LLC
(800) 524-4263, ext. 1275                    (818) 839-1461
lisaw@playmonster.com                    Janis@genncomm.com / sarah@genncomm.com