San Francisco, CA— July 17, 2017 — Blue Orange Games is proud to announce that Kingdomino, by Bruno Cathala, has won the Spiel des Jahres award. The Spiel des Jahres is a part of a trio of awards given each year to the best board games new to the German market.

Although the Spiel des Jahres is awarded in Germany it is considered one of the reigning international authorities on picking the “best of the best” in gaming. For the 2017 Spiel des Jahres award Kingdomino beat out Magic Maze and El Dorado. A panel of German gaming experts and critics evaluated all three games looking for the best design, rules, layout, and overall gaming concept, ultimately deciding on Kingdomino as the winner. With this award, Kingdomino joins the ranks of games like last year’s winner, Codenames, and timeless classics Carcassone, The Settlers of Catan, and Ticket to Ride. The Kinderspiel des Jahres award, recognizing the best children’s game of the year, was awarded to Ice Cool on June 19^th, 2017.  The winner of the Kennerspiel des Jahres award, which recognizes more complex board games, was announced at the same time as The Spiel des Jahres, and was awarded to Exit: The Game.

“We are very honored that Kingdomino was chosen, especially with the other two choices, Magic Maze and El Dorado, being such great games. We have worked with Bruno Cathala in the past and always have seen his excellence as a game designer, but it is rewarding to see others recognizing his work. This award represents all the hard work that Cathala and our product development team put in to make Kingdomino what it is today. We sincerely thank all the Kingdomino fans out there who have supported this game in its journey. As game publishers we hope that this becomes a classic for years to come, and as game lovers we hope that it exposes more and more kids, adults, and families to the wonderful world of tabletop games.”

Kingdomino is a tile-laying game by celebrated game designer Bruno Cathala. It made its international debut at Essen 2017, and was later introduced to the United States market. In the game, players take turns selecting and then adding a new domino to their existing kingdom, making sure at least one of its sides connects to a matching terrain type already in play. The strategy of the game is present in the tile bidding mechanism. Players must decide how valuable certain tiles are to them, as the selection of tiles determines the order of tile choice for the next round. The game ends when each player has completed a 5x5 grid, and then points are counted based on the number of connecting tiles and crowns.

To learn more, and to browse past winners, visit the official website:  http://www.spiel-des-jahres.com/en/kingdomino

Kingdomino is currently available internationally in stores, and on Amazon.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA— June 6, 2017— Blue Orange Games, leading designer and manufacturer of tabletop games, has announced it will be adding eco-themed Photosynthesis to its catalog. The game joins other family strategy board games in the company’s catalog, like award-winning New York 1901.

Photosynthesis has already garnered a lot of attention for its theme, as it provides a “breath of fresh air” to a market where fantasy and war are the most common inspirations for games. It is aptly named, as the setting is a forest, the game pieces are trees, and the currency the game operates on is sunlight. Blue Orange plans to launch the game on August 17th at the largest North American tabletop gaming convention, Gen Con.

“As a company that strives to make eco-friendly games, we are very excited to bring an eco-themed game to the US market,” says Martin Marechal, Blue Orange Games’ VP of Sales and Marketing. Marechal continues with, “The unique theme, high-quality components, and stunning illustrations are all qualities that make this one we are proud to add to our catalog. Couple these with the positive responses from early game testers and it isn’t hard to see why we cannot wait for everyone to experience this game.”

Photosynthesis is a 2 to 4 player game geared towards ages 8 and up. The game play mimics the life cycle of trees, with two phases occurring each round. In the first, the Photosynthesis phase, players’ trees generate light points depending on their location, and the location of casted shadows, as the revolving sun hits the board. The second phase, the Life Cycle phase, is where players can use the lights points they have earned as currency to buy, plant, grow, and harvest seeds and trees. As players end the life cycle of their trees they collect points correlating to the value of the soil, or space, that the trees were rooted in. 

Blue Orange will be selling copies of Photosynthesis at Gen Con in Indianapolis August 17th-20th, at booth #1811. The game is being rushed to production so that it will arrive just in time for the show. Post-show it will be available in-stores and online. 

For more information about the game, visit the company's website here. 

View the entire Blue Orange 2017 catalog online here.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA— April 5, 2017— The Mom’s Choice Awards® has named Blue Orange Games’ Go Go Gelato! and Dr. Microbe, as among the best in family-friendly media, products and services. The MCA evaluation process uses a propriety methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal, and cost.

"We are thrilled to earn the Mom’s Choice Awards Honoring Excellence Seal of Approval,” says Martin Marechal, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, “We know all the great things the MCA does to connect consumers, educators, and caregivers with the best products and services available for families. This aligns with Blue Orange’s mission of providing high-quality games that build upon important skills and bring families together””.

To be considered for an award, each entrant submits five (5) identical samples for testing. Entries are matched to evaluators in the MCA database. Evaluators are bound by a strict code of ethics not only to ensure objectivity, but also to ensure that the evaluation is free from manufacturer influence. The five evaluations are submitted to the MCA Executive Committee for final review and approval.

"Our aim to introduce families and educators to best-in-class products and services,” explains Dawn Matheson, CEO of the Mom’s Choice Awards. “We have a passion to help families grow emotionally, physically and spiritually. Parents and educators know that products and services bearing our seal of approval are high-quality and also a great value. The MCA evaluation program is designed to incorporate the expertise of scientists, physicians and other specialists; but we also engage parents, children, educators, and caregivers because they are experts in knowing what is best for their families.”

With the evaluation now complete, the testing samples of both games will be donated to schools, libraries, hospitals and nonprofit organizations.

About the Mom’s Choice Awards®

The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families and educators. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. The organization is based in the United States and has reviewed thousands of entries from more than 55 countries.

Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media look for the MCA mother-and-child Honoring Excellence seal of approval when selecting quality products and services for children and families.

Learn more about the Mom's Choice Awards by visiting their website: www.MomsChoiceAwards.com.

Toy Fair 2017 is over and the 13 new games that were unveiled at the show will be in stores and online in the coming weeks. This year we debuted an expanded “Doctor Collection”, as two of our newest games, Dr. Beaker and Dr. Microbe, have joined our 2016 bestseller Dr. Eureka. These science-themed games fell in perfectly with the STEM trend that was seen all over Toy Fair.  Read below to learn about these two games, as well as the other stand outs that the attendees raved about at the show!

Top 5 New Games

Dr. Microbe

Ages 8 & Up | 2-4 Players

Dr. Microbe has important research to do and she needs help! Using a pair of tweezers, players race to grab the correct colorful microbes and place them into their petri dish to solve an incomplete challenge card. Make sure to follow the research rules and finish first to impress Dr. Microbe and win the card as a point. The unique concept and components will make this your new go-to!

Dr. Beaker

Ages 8 & Up | 2-4 Players

Stir up excitement in the third installment to the Dr. Collection! In this logic race, players move molecules around the compartments of their beaker to try and match solutions on flipped challenge cards. Players must think quickly and work fast as they rearrange the molecules with their stirring rods. The first to finish wins the card as a point! A special rotating platform at the bottom of the beaker makes this race unlike one you’ve ever tried!

GoGo Gelato

Ages 6 & Up | 2-4 Players

Become a gelato mixing master in GoGo Gelato! Players fill their customer’s orders armed with 4 scoops, 3 cones, 2 hands, and 1 challenge card in this delicious game of rearrangement. Happy customers are the ones whose orders are filled quickly and efficiently, so speed and thinking ahead are a must. This logic race has the perfect recipe for a good time!

Tumble Tree

Ages 6 & Up | 2-4 Players

Build your own baobab tree in this card placement game. Each animal card has its own way to be added to the ever-growing canopy, but place them carefully! If the branches are overburdened the tree will fall. Avoid penalties and be the player with the least amount of cards at the end to win, but most importantly… don’t let the tree-top topple!

Eye ‘N Seek

Ages 6 & Up | 2-6 Players

Spin to win! Flip a card and then rotate the wheel to find its matching icon in the windows. Hurry, it’s a race! Spot the match before your opponents to win the round and a point. With 6 double-sided wheels, 100 icons, 3 levels, and 6 games to play the searching fun is endless!

Honorable Mention

These unique dice games were well received for their portability, high-replay value, and quick to explain rules!

Dice Stack

Ages 7 & Up | 1-6 Players

Pile up your points in this stacking dice game. Roll the tilted dice and then carefully stack them up in numerical order. Stop at any time to win the number of points in the stack, or take a chance and try to stack all 6. Once you have stacked all 6, do you dare to try and double your points with the Golden Die? Just make sure to not let them fall or you’ll lose it all!

Rally Roll

Ages 8 & Up | 2-6 Players

Will you risk it all? Roll all 6 dice and win the number of points that match the big colored die. Decide to bank your points, or take a risk and roll again. Keep scoring as long as you have numbered dice that match the colored die. If nothing matches, forfeit all points won that round and try again next time! Take big risks with this fast and fun dice game!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA— February 2, 2017— Blue Orange Games, leading designer and manufacturer of tabletop games for the whole family, announces their new product lineup premiering at The American International Toy Fair on February 18-21, 2017. Joining their catalog of over 60 products are thirteen new games that all align with Blue Orange’s signature of creating high-quality, easy-to-learn, and fast-to-play games that everyone can enjoy.

“We have been working on exciting new things for 2017,” said Martin Marechal, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We had the pleasure of collaborating with Reyn Guyer, the inventor of Twister® and the Nerf® Ball, on publishing his newest dice game invention Rally Roll. We also made the decision, based on the success of Dr. Eureka, to extend our reach into STEM themes and create the Dr. Collection. Blue Orange is excited to introduce Dr. Microbe and Dr. Beaker to the market. We are also looking forward to showing new games with unique play patterns, like Tumble Tree and Eye ‘n Seek.”

Marechal continued by saying, “Even with all the excitement we wanted to remain true to our values. Therefore, during the development process, we made sure to create or find games that satisfy all ages. We looked specifically for engaging game play that was easy to learn. It is our mission as a brand to grow with families and with these new additions, we are confident a little something for everyone can be found in our 2017 catalog.”

Blue Orange Games will be demoing all 13 titles at Toy Fair 2017, Booth #103.

The 2017 games will be available for purchase online and in specialty stores across the United States and Canada in early spring 2017. Visit the store locator on www.blueorangegames.com to find a retailer.

Logic: Stretch your brain and think fast to win!

Dr. Microbe

Ages 8 & Up | 2-4 Players

Dr. Microbe has important research to do and she needs help! Using a pair of tweezers, players race to grab the correct colorful microbes and place them into their petri dish to solve an incomplete challenge card. Make sure to follow the research rules and finish first to impress Dr. Microbe and win the card as a point. The unique concept and components will make this your new go-to!

Dr. Beaker

Ages 8 & Up | 2-4 Players

Stir up excitement in the third installment to the Dr. Collection! In this logic race, players move molecules around the compartments of their beaker to try and match solutions on flipped challenge cards. Players must think quickly and work fast as they rearrange the molecules with their stirring rods. The first to finish wins the card as a point! A special rotating platform at the bottom of the beaker makes this race unlike one you’ve ever tried!

GoGo Gelato

Ages 6 & Up | 2-4 Players

Become a gelato mixing master in GoGo Gelato! Players fill their customer’s orders armed with 4 scoops, 3 cones, 2 hands, and 1 challenge card in this delicious game of rearrangement. Happy customers are the ones whose orders are filled quickly and efficiently, so speed and thinking ahead are a must. This logic race has the perfect recipe for a good time!

Family Fun: Perfect for when everyone wants to join in!

Flying Kiwis

Ages 6 & Up | 2-4 Players

The kiwis want to go on vacation, but they can’t fly! Players help the kiwi birds sneak into a fruit crate by launching them with ramps. The kiwis are picky and like to sit with their friends, so make sure to line up 4 of the same color in a row or a square to win! Launch into fun with this tic-tac-toe style family game.

Tricky Trunks

Ages 5 & Up | 2-4 Players

The elephants are out and they want to play! Race to pick up the balls with the elephant toys, following the rules of the challenge cards. Work quickly but be careful, the rolling balls can sometimes be tricky to pick-up. Tricky Trunks promotes dexterity and motor skill development, and is sure to provide elephant-sized excitement!

Tumble Tree

Ages 6 & Up | 2-4 Players

Build your own baobab tree in this card placement game. Each animal card has its own way to be added to the ever-growing canopy, but place them carefully! If the branches are overburdened the tree will fall. Avoid penalties and be the player with the least amount of cards at the end to win, but most importantly… don’t let the tree-top topple!

Eye ‘N Seek

Ages 6 & Up | 2-6 Players

Spin to win! Flip a card and then rotate the wheel to find its matching icon in the windows. Hurry, it’s a race! Spot the match before your opponents to win the round and a point. With 6 double-sided wheels, 100 icons, 3 levels, and 6 games to play the searching fun is endless!

Quizoo

Ages 6 & Up | 2-8 Players

Who’s faster? Slower? Bigger? Smalller? Compare and learn about animals’ average weights, sizes, speeds, and lifespans in this quick-thinking card game. Flip a card and race to be the first to shout out the right answer! Collect the most cards to win and rule the animal kingdom!

Classic Feel: New games that already feel like old favorites!

Zero Down

Ages 8 & Up | 2-4 Players

Less is more in this subtle card game. Group the cards in your hand by number and color to try cancelling out their point values. Multiples of cards are scored as zero, so each number is only counted once. Trade cards while keeping a watchful eye on your opponents. Mind your strategy as you all reach for the goal of cancelling out your hand and achieving the ultimate combo: ZERO!

Clear for Takeoff

Ages 7 & Up | 2-4 Players

In this aviation-themed card game, collect enough cards in your hand to send your fleet through the different stages of takeoff, and then high into the sky! Navigate weather problems, mechanical failures and your opponents’ strategies in order to successfully launch your whole fleet. Get all your planes off the ground before your opponents’ to win. Clear for takeoff was invented by a real pilot!

Dice Stack

Ages 7 & Up | 1-6 Players

Pile up your points in this stacking dice game. Roll the tilted dice and then carefully stack them up in numerical order. Stop at any time to win the number of points in the stack, or take a chance and try to stack all 6. Once you have stacked all 6, do you dare to try and double your points with the Golden Die? Just make sure to not let them fall or you’ll lose it all!

Rally Roll

Ages 8 & Up | 2-6 Players

Will you risk it all? Roll all 6 dice and win the number of points that match the big colored die. Decide to bank your points, or take a risk and roll again. Keep scoring as long as you have numbered dice that match the colored die. If nothing matches, forfeit all points won that round and try again next time! Take big risks with this fast and fun dice game!

Kingdomino

Ages 8 & Up | 2-4 Players

Explore the lands and expand your kingdom! Each turn, connect a new domino to your existing kingdom, making sure that at least one of its sides connects to a matching terrain type already in play. Don’t forget to include dominoes with crowns on them, these royal treasures double the worth of your kingdom! Build up your 5x5 grid as best you can, as the player with the richest lands takes it all! Kingdomino had a small prerelease at the end of 2016, but it will now be available in specialty toy stores and online.

San Francisco, CA— July 12, 2016 — Blue Orange Games’ Dr. Eureka has received ASTRA’s Best Toys for Kids 2016 award in the game play 8+ years category. It was selected from a list of highly sought-after toys that are new to the marketplace for 2016.

“ASTRA’s top picks are different.  Instead of being financed by the companies that make the toys, ASTRA's list is chosen by a community of people who care deeply about quality toys,” said Kimberly Mosley, President of ASTRA.  “Winners are selected by neighborhood toy store owners around the country who watch kids play in their store all day long and talk with parents about which toys sustain their child’s attention and become beloved additions to their toy box.”

Dr. Eureka debuted at the 2016 New York Toy Fair in February, and its unique concept and versatile game play have already made it a huge success. In the game, players must race to solve formulas written on challenge cards by passing molecules back and forth from test tube to test tube. It is an engaging, brain-teasing puzzle that requires both strategy and dexterity. The game’s quality and unique components reflect the high standards at Blue Orange Games.

“We are very much honored to receive ASTRA’s Best Toys for Kids Award. It is a big accomplishment for our team, since Blue Orange strives to bring fun, qualitative and innovative games to the market every year. Dr. Eureka is a perfect illustration of our commitment and we believe the game will bring much joy and fun to kids and adults all over America,” said Martin Marechal, Blue Orange’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Dr. Eureka is now available in specialty toy stores around the nation.

About the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA)

With more than 1800 members, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) is the largest association for companies in the toy and children’s products arenas. ASTRA and its member companies promote the growth of the toy industry by delivering products that serve children’s best interests. For more information, visit http://www.astratoy.org.

Blue Orange continues to their expanding collection with new games by top designers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—January 29, 2016—Blue Orange Games is adding 12 new games to their current collection of over 60 high quality games for release at this year’s Toy Fair in New York. After 16 years in business, 2015 proved to be the best year so far with a total release of 27 new games and the highest revenue totals yet. This year promises to continue this upward trajectory by kicking the year off with 12 brand new games, some from top designers like Roberto Fraga who just won the 2015 Kinderspheil des Jahres (children’s game of the year). Blue Orange continues to stay committed to producing high quality games that combine educational development, high replay value, and most importantly, fun.

This year’s collection of games is exhilarating and challenging, yet still retains the basic mission of Blue Orange: clever games with easy to learn rules that include countless fun variations on gameplay to continually offer new and unique challenges. These new games, created by world renowned designers, will delight kids of all ages and provide hours of fun and family bonding.

Kaboom helps players build dexterity and motor control as they race to build and knock down towers made of wooden blocks. Speed and precision are essential as children work on focus and attention in the mad dash of construction and destruction.

Top that! is a fun magic-themed game that helps players work on fine motor, visual processing, and cognitive speed. Players must match their stack of five magic props to the challenge card drawn, often making elements appear and disappear to satisfy the requirements.

Rooster Run is an active memory and matching game with toy like components that make the game more fun and engaging for players. Using rooster rings, players use their hands like beaks to collect earth worm tokens and search for matches, encouraging both visual acuity and processing.

Brix is a fun 3D twist on tic tac toe with an additional strategic quirk—two blocks are attached together –one that has your symbol/color and one that has your opponent’s-- so players need to think carefully about placing their bricks since it could give their opponent an advantage. With three different match variations, this game will work players’ brains and encourage the development of strategic and problem solving play.

Gigamons is a beautifully illustrated elemental memory game that teaches players the basic components of natural chemistry through a fun and friendly medium. Players will develop memory and problem solving skills as well as sharpen focus and attention.  

Dr. Eureka, designed by the award winning Roberto Fraga, is a tactile problem solving and brainteasing matching game. Players pass colorful molecules between test tubes to match the pattern on a challenge card, building both cognitive processing and dexterity skills.

Fast Flip is a speed based matching game that develops high level visual processing skills to quickly spot and count different fruit on the cards. Our special secret formula ensures that there is always only one solution between cards, creating a fun and addicting game for all. Play with the included tokens for another set of variations on an already fun and exhilarating base game.

Pinpoint! is a spot the differences game with a unique process-of-elimination twist. Each card contains five images and only one of them is the original image, lacking variations. The first to work out all the differences and spot the original wins.

Vroom Vroom is a racing based game that helps younger players build dexterity and counting skills. Players roll wooden snails around a track they build themselves using only one finger and counting steps using the clever step counting system on the rotating shell. The order switches every round so no one will be in last place for long.

Three new Super Genius games are joining the collection! Alphabet assists little ones with mastering their letters and builds the foundation that will turn them into speedy readers. Compound Words introduces longer and more complicated words to older readers and helps them better understand the complexities of the English language. Multiplication 2 helps young mathematicians on their more advanced times tables.

This year’s new releases are guaranteed to be both challenging and charming, and work the brains of players of all ages. Blue Orange hopes that its games will continue to delight and remain successful in the coming years.

AMERICAN SPECIALTY TOY RETAILING ASSOCIATION (ASTRA) MEMBERS NAME SUPER GENIUS – FIRST WORDS TO THE 2015 “BEST TOYS FOR KIDS AWARD” LIST

San Francisco, CA (July 6, 2015) – Super Genius – First Words, manufactured by Blue Orange Games, has been honored with a 2015 Best Toys for Kids award by the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA), Blue Orange Games announced today.

The Best Toys for Kids Award list features toys that stretch a child’s imagination, toys that invite discovery and exploration, toys that get little ones moving, toys that helps kids build creativity, toys that fascinate and delight babies, and even toys that will help preteens unplug from electronic games and rediscover the joy of play.

“ASTRA’s top picks are different. Instead of being financed by the companies that make the toys, ASTRA's list is chosen by a community of people who care deeply about quality toys,” said Kathleen McHugh, President of ASTRA. “Winners are selected by neighborhood toy store owners around the country who watch kids play in their store all day long and talk with parents about which toys sustain their child’s attention and become beloved additions to their toy box.”

“Super Genius – First Words, along with the others on the Best Toys for Kids Award list, go way beyond the pre-programmed, ho-hum play of so many heavily advertised toys and gives kids play that truly challenges their imagination, creativity, and other skills,” continued McHugh.

Julien Mayot of Blue Orange Games says that what makes Super Genius – First Words unique is that it makes learning fun! Super Genius – First Words is part of a whole collection of matching games for ages 5 and up. Children race to find the pair between a word and its image, two images or two words. A special algorithm assures that there is always a match between any two cards they play with. Developed hand-in-hand with learning professionals, Super Genius was specifically created with early learners in mind to make reading and comprehension an enjoyable experience.

About Blue Orange Games
Founded in 2000, Blue Orange Games is a leading creator of tabletop games that excite and challenge all ages. The company is driven to inspire families to “unplug” and connect face to face with the people who matter most by playing games together. Their catalog of over 70 award-winning products has earned a reputation for high play value, skill development, elegant simplicity, and continuous fun. The eco-friendly company focuses on high quality designs using durable materials and plants two trees for each tree used in game construction.

About the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA)
With more than 1600 members, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) is the largest association for companies in the toy and children’s products arenas. ASTRA and its member companies promote the growth of the toy industry by delivering products that serve children’s best interests. For more information, visit www.astratoy.org.

Because Community Matters, ASTRA members thank you for shopping locally.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—March 10, 2015— Blue Orange Games, leading designer and manufacturer of tabletop/family games, announces their new project: the Blue Orange European Collection with a full launch at the Game Manufacturers Association show in Las Vegas, NV on March 16-20, 2015. Retailers and the press were provided with a sneak peak in New York at the American International Toy Fair in February. This collection will still offer all of the quality that the industry has grown to expect from a Blue Orange game, but was created specifically with the Hobby and Specialty Store Market in mind. Blue Orange Europe will be offering more adventurous and complex titles, with more mature and iconic themes.

“We are excited to bring the best “gamer” games from Europe through our Blue Orange Europe product line with games from famous game designers such as Seiji Kanai, Bruno Cathala, Bruno Faidutti, and Charles Chevallier.” said Martin Marechal, VP of Sales and Marketing. “Last year, we tested the waters by bringing over a few of the games from Blue Orange Europe such as Battle Sheep, Niya and BraveRats. When we saw how overwhelmingly positive the response was for these games, we decided to bring other games to expand further, and offer even more games in this spirit.”

While their games might be growing more serious, Blue Orange continues to be dedicated to keeping their core group of families and children in mind. However, their added level of subtle complexity will also easily whet the appetites of more serious gamers.

The new collection will feature seven new titles and will be available for purchase online and in specialty stores across the United States and Canada in the Spring of 2015. Retailers can purchase games through various distributors.

Longhorn designed by Bruno Cathala
Ages 8 to Adult / 2 Players
Longhorn is a 2 player strategy game. You and your opponent play as two rival bandits, trying to make the most money from stealing longhorn cows and valuable gold nuggets. Each turn, you will take all of the cows of one color from your current location, and then move the same number of spaces away to a new location. The trick of the game is that each time you take a cow of a certain color, it will reduce the value of ALL cows of that color. So if you get too greedy, and forget to diversify your cow portfolio, you might end the game with a pile of worthless livestock.

Niya designed by Bruno Cathala
Ages 8 to Adult / 2 Players
Niya is a 2 player abstract strategy game where your objective is to match the patterns in the garden tiles in order to arrange 4 of your tokens into formation (or leave your opponent with no legal moves remaining). Each turn, you will choose to place one of your tokens, in the place of a tile in the garden by matching one of its patterns with one of the patterns on the previously removed tile. The first player to arrange 4 of their tokens in either a straight line or 2x2 square wins the game.

Dragon Run designed by Ludovic Barbe & Bruno Cathala NEW
Ages 8 to Adult / 2 to 5 Players
Dragon Run is a push your luck game where players take the control of a group of adventurers, who after a long and profitable journey into the depths of a dungeon, are startled to realize that they are not alone. The dragon has awoken and is eager to protect her treasure! Each turn, you will choose to either charge forward into the dungeon in search of new treasure, or advance cautiously to try and avoid the dragon’s detection. Escape with your life while still carrying more treasure than your opponents to win the game.

Wakanda designed by Charles Chevallier NEW
Ages 8 to Adult / 2 Players
Wakanda is a 2 player totem pole building game. Your objective is to build and claim the totem poles worth the most points at the end of the game. Each turn, you will have to choose between increasing the value of one of the available totem poles, or claiming it as your own. Totems only score points if you can also claim the corresponding village tiles. So play smart, and build totem poles that will honor the old gods.

Armadora designed by Christwart Conrad NEW
Ages 8 to Adult / 2 to 4 Players
Armadora is a 2-4 player area control game. Your objective is to claim the biggest portion of the dwarven gold mines. Each turn, you will choose to either place one of your tokens facedown to claim territory, or place a palisade to divide existing territories in two. The player with the highest strength in each territory wins its gold at the end of the game. The player with the most gold wins.

Gobblet designed by Thierry Denoual
Ages 7 to Adult / 2 Players
Gobblet is a 2 player strategy game similar to the classic game of Connect 4. Your objective is to line up four of your pieces in a straight line – but it’s not so easy! The twist is that pieces come in 4 different sizes, and bigger pieces can be placed on top of littler ones (gobbling them up!). You will need a clever strategy and a good memory to remember where your opponent’s pieces are hiding while cleverly positioning your pieces on the board!

Attila designed by Bruno Faidutti NEW
Ages 7 to Adult / 2 Players
Attila is a 2 player abstract strategy game, where your pieces move like the knights in Chess. However, your objective in Attila is NOT to capture your opponent, but rather you must outmaneuver him, trapping his pieces with no moves remaining. Each turn, you will move one of your horsemen, then let loose a flaming arrow, adding an impassible scorched earth token to the modular game board. The first player no longer able to move his pieces loses the game.

BraveRats designed by Seiji Kanai
Ages 8 to Adult / 2 Players
BraveRats is a 2 player bluffing game. With only 16 cards, this “micro game” sure packs a lot of punch. Originally called “R” in Japan, BraveRats is now refreshed with new art and a beautiful tin carrying case. This clever twist on the classic card game of War will have you playing several games back to back, and each playthrough will add new complexity to your understanding of both the game AND your opponent.

Crab Stack designed by Henri Kermarrec NEW
Ages 8 to Adult / 2 to 4 Players
Crab Stack is an abstract strategy game for 2-4 players where your objective is to trap your opponents by moving your crabs on top of theirs, and washing them away with the waves. Players control 3 different sized crabs, each with their own movement rules. Each turn, you will move one crab to a new location, trapping whatever is underneath it. And stay alert! If you ever create two separate groups of crabs, the smaller one will be washed away and removed from the game board. The last player still able to move one or more of his crabs wins the game.

Wink designed by Fred Krahwinkel NEW
Ages 8 to Adult / 4 to 8
Players Wink is a hilarious party game that will plunge you deep into an atmosphere full of crazy laughter, awkward stares, and a healthy dose of paranoia. Each turn, you will try to covertly wink at your new secret partner without being detected by the other players. Keep your eyes wide open, because if you catch an opponent in the act of winking you can use one of your Accuse Cards to steal their points! The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Battle Sheep designed by Francesco Rotta
Ages 7 to Adult / 2 to 4 Players
Battle Sheep is a 2-4 player strategy game where your objective is to outmaneuver your opponents’ sheep and take control of the biggest portion of the playing field. Each turn, you will move your herd by dividing one of your stacks of sheep into two stacks, and moving the new stack in a straight line as far as it can go – hopefully trapping your opponents’ sheep in the process! The clever rules on movement make traveling across the board an interesting challenge, and the modular game board ensures each game feels fresh and exciting.

Sushi Draft designed by Takahiro NEW
Ages 8 to Adult / 3 to 5 Players
Sushi Draft is a card drafting game, where your objective is to eat the sushi worth the most points at the end of the game. Each turn, you will pick one card from your hands, one card to keep, and then pass the rest of your cards to the next player. At the end of each round, the player who ate the most of one type of sushi wins that corresponding scoring chip. And whoever ate the most VARIED menu (of different types of sushi) wins the coveted Dessert chip. The player with the most points at the end of the 3 rounds wins the game.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—February 3, 2015—Blue Orange Games, leading designer and manufacturer of tabletop/family games, announces their new product lineup premiering at The American International Toy Fair on February 14-17, 2015. In celebration of their 15 year anniversary, sixteen new games will be joining their collection of over 70 products. These new games will showcase what Blue Orange is best known for—easy to learn, fast playing games that are stimulating regardless of skill or age.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of our award winning game, Spot it! with new releases and a special anniversary surprise.” said Martin Marechal, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “It’s also a special year because we celebrate the 15 year anniversary of our first game Gobblet with a refreshing new packaging for Gobblet Gobblers.”

Marechal continues by stating, “We continue to diversify our product line to appeal to as many players as possible. The new Blue Orange US games range from educational games to party games with unique, never-before-seen play patterns. We are excited to bring the best “gamer” games from Europe through our Blue Orange Europe product line with games from famous game designers such as Bruno Cathala, Charles Chevalier, and Bruno Faidutti.”

Even with their high growth Blue Orange still remains committed to their core values of educational-focused play with simple-to-learn rules, engaging player interaction, and high quality components. In addition, they continue to strive to provide full support to their retailers by coming up with innovative ways to promote and merchandise their games in the stores.

The 2015 games will be available for purchase online and in specialty stores across the United States and Canada in the Spring of 2015. Visit the store locator on www.blueorangegames.com to find a retailer.

Kids’ Favorites
Spot it! Numbers and Shapes Disney Frozen Olaf
Ages 3 & Up / 2 to 6 Players
Stay cool in the sun with our newest Disney Spot it! Have fun matching Olaf’s favorite parts of summer among numbers from 0 to 9 and familiar shapes. This fast-paced card game is a rewarding way for kids to practice their basics. There is always one match between any two cards, be the first to Spot it!

Gobblet Gobblers
Ages 6 & Up / 2 to 4 Players
Check out Gobblet Gobblers in its new fresh package! Each player’s objective is to line up three pieces in a row. Test your memory and appetite for laughs with this easy to learn game of strategy that plays like the classic game of tic-tac toe with a twist: you can gobble up your opponent’s piece if it is smaller than yours! Don’t be fooled by the adorable Gobbler pieces, they are hungry for action!

Thumbs Up!
Ages 6 & Up / 2 to 4 Players
Race to scoop the loops! The goal is to be the first to stack different colored rings on your thumb, based on the order shown on a challenge card. This is not as easy as you think! The challenge cards will require each player to focus on the order of numbers and match their colors. Different variations of play make this a must have party game that is as fun for little ones as it is for the big ones!

Rally Up!
Ages 6 & Up / 2 to 6 Players
What happens when 110 exotically illustrated cards are shuffled, distributed, and then rhythmically turned face up on the table? Players will find themselves in a hullabaloo and will race to rally up 2 or more images belonging to the same family! Scan swiftly through the craziness to get these thingies back to where they belong!

Educational Matching
Super Genius
Super Genius is a new collection of educational matching games developed so that parents and teachers can help their little learners practice important academic concepts in fun and engaging ways! Depending on the version you choose, you will be looking for a match between an image to a word, or a mathematic equation to its product or sum. But the brilliant formula used in these games means that there will always be one and only one match between any two cards. Super Genius comes with 5 game rules and an infinite potential for use in the classroom and at home -- all in a cute, portable magnetic box.

First Words
Ages 5 & Up / 1 to 6 Players
Don’t let the words stick to the tip of your tongue! Early readers will need to match closed syllable 3 letter words fast as they prepare for more complicated language skills to come!

Reading 1
Ages 6 & Up / 1 to 6 Players
Early learners will love practicing their reading and comprehension skills while matching images from this selection of Dolch words, the most common words from popular children's books.

Reading 2
Ages 6 & Up / 1 to 6 Players
Continue the lessons learned from Reading 1 with even more fun words from popular children's books!

Addition
Ages 7 & Up / 1 to 6 Players
These cards are more than the sum of their parts! You will be surprised by how much children’s addition skills improve! Who will put two and two together first?

Multiplication 1
Ages 8 & Up / 1 to 6 Players 4
Raise your multiplication powers to the next level! Who will be the first to find the multiplication match? This game focuses on the multiples of number 1 to 5.

Family Fun
Ring It!
Ages 5 & Up / 2 to 9 Players
Clap and ring your way to victory! Players continuously flip their cards until a combo is found. Be the first to find the combo, clap your hands and ring the bell. Hesitation may cost you 1st place, but if you act too quickly you may make a mistake and face a penalty! Get ready for chaotic clapping followed by lots of laughter!

Wink
Ages 8 to Adult / 4 to 8 Players
Don’t be afraid to look your enemy in the eye! Wink is a silly party game that will have your friends and family laughing all night long. Your mission is to covertly wink at your secret partner without being detected by the other players. Your secret partner is determined by whether you have the matching card he is looking for or not. Wink is the perfect ice breaker game with a healthy dose of paranoia.

Color Clash
Ages 7 to Adult / 1 to 8 Players
Race to find the correct tile as the colors clash in your mind! Each of the 36 Color Clash tiles has 3 Attributes: A Picture of different color chameleons, a Word that refers to a specific color, and a Color that the word is written in. Your mind will be challenged to quickly recognize the color a word is written in when it spells another color, also known as the “Stroop Effect”. 8 game variations are included in the rule book to mix up the fun!

King’s Gold
Ages 8 to Adult / 2 to 8 Players
Steal the King’s treasure and become the richest pirate at sea! The objective of King’s Gold is to earn the most coins by obtaining the best combinations of dice rolls. Each combination of dice results in a different type of action. The different dice combinations keep the game exciting and competitive as players steal from their fellow pirates and give their share to the King!

Sushi Draft
Ages 7 to Adult / 2 to 8 Players
Five deluxe sushi rolls are on the menu, but you will need to pick your rolls strategically if you want to eat your way to victory. Each turn, you will pick one sushi to eat, one to keep, and then pass the rest to the player next to you. Earn points by eating more of one type than your opponents, or earn dessert (more points!) for the most variety on your plate. Sushi draft is quick to learn and fun for the whole family, and is the perfect introduction to the classic genre of pick-and-pass / card-drafting games!

Strategy
Attila
Ages 7 to Adult / 2 Players
Take the reigns in this chess-like abstract strategy game for 2 players, where your objective is to trap your opponent on the field of battle. It's up to you to end the decades-old conflict between the Roman Empire and the wandering hordes of Attila the Hun! So let fly your flaming arrows and position your horsemen wisely so that your opponent is left with nowhere to run!

Crab Stack
Ages 8 to Adult / 2 to 4 Players
Crawl smart or get swept away! The objective is to immobilize your opponents’ crabs by landing on top of them, or to wash them away with the Wave Rule. This beautiful wooden game will require strategy to make sure that your crabs are not trapped or washed away! Be the last crab crawling and win!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—August 1, 2014—Blue Orange Games, leading designer and manufacturer of tabletop games for the family, announces the introduction of 9 new Disney licensed games for Fall 2014. Disney is the premier source of family entertainment for over 60 years. In Disney, the game company found a natural, “classic” fit that will elevate the playing experience of their games. Blue Orange Games will adapt their existing titles to feature Disney properties, and hope to reach new audiences and enhance the ways in which kids can interact with their favorite Disney characters.

“We are thrilled and honored to partner with such a prestigious name as Disney,” said Martin Marechal, VP of Sales and Marketing at Blue Orange Games. “Being in the board game industry, we look for partners with brands that reflect classic values and with properties that fit the play value for our games. The development of the Disney licensed games demonstrates our commitment to creating fun, high quality educational games that appeal to the new generation of kids in the USA and Canada.”

Blue Orange Games will launch new card games with properties such as Disney Frozen, Disney Planes, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. The first year is focused on the launch of a series of educational games for ages 3 and up and will include the company’s best seller, Spot it!, as well as a versatile storytelling game called Tell Tale.

“Our Spot it! and Tell Tale games with the Disney properties is the perfect combination of exceptional content and play value that will make ‘fun learning’ a true success,” said Martin Marechal.

The release date for the seven licensed Spot it! games and two Tell Tale games is projected for early Fall of 2014.

Game Highlights

Spot it!

Learning gets a head start with the educational editions of the best selling matching game. Every circular card has an assortment of Disney images and symbols in varying sizes and orientations. Players race to spot the one matching symbol that exists between any two cards in the deck. Whether practicing their ABCs and 123s, or naming shapes and reading basic words, kids build skills and learn the basics through rewarding play.

Available in the following properties:

• Disney Planes Spot it! Alphabet
• Disney Frozen Spot it! Alphabet
• Sofia the First Spot it! Alphabet
• Doc McStuffins Spot it! Numbers & Shapes
• Jake and the Never Land Pirates Spot it! Numbers & Shapes
• Disney Pixar Spot it! Words
• Disney Princess Spot it! Words

Tell Tale

Imaginations come to life with Tell Tale, a creative storytelling game. Players weave wacky and whimsical stories using cards showing a variety of settings, characters, and objects. Players can choose from four storytelling guidelines or even come up with their own. Lay out a story board, build on another player’s tale, or improvise with random cards and watch the magic happen!

Available in the following properties:

• Disney Princess Tell Tale
• Disney·Pixar Toy Story Tell Tale

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—December 3, 2013—Blue Orange Games, leading creator of tabletop games for the family, announces their new product line-up to premiere at The American International Toy Fair on February 16-19, 2014. Adding to their collection of 40 titles are eight new games that showcase what Blue Orange has become synonymous with: easy to learn, fast playing games that are truly fun for kids and adults alike. However, retailers and game fans can expect some differences this year as Blue Orange brings new game formats, materials, and different packaging designs to their brand, while seeking to expand their audience.

Kids’ Favorites
Doodle Quest
Ages 6 & Up / 1 to 4 Players
This unique drawing game takes kids on a deep sea adventure to fulfill underwater quests with the power of their pens. Each quest card has a detailed illustration and drawing instructions. On their separate transparent sheet, players complete the drawing and then place them over the quest card to score the success of their sketch. With 36 quests and two levels, the bait of the challenge hooks kids for hours of fun!

WuzzIt
Ages 6 & Up / 2 to 4 Players
Enter the wild world of WuzzIts and watch to see what magical monster they will morph into next! Clever choices and matching skills are rewarded in this charismatically illustrated card game. The WuzzIt population is divided in five families, but the mischievous WuzzIts like to combine with each other to create a confusing cast of characters. To unscramble them, players strategically exchange bottom cards and top cards to match up a monster and earn points. The first to build three full WuzzIts ends the round. The player with the highest score after three rounds wins!

Family Fun
Aztack
Ages 7 to Adult / 2 to 4 Players
Aztack dares players to stack up to the great Aztecs and build a temple following divine laws. The high quality playing pieces or “stones” are inscribed with two colored Aztec glyphs. Every added stone must bridge two underneath and match them by color or glyph.  Strategic decisions like blocking your opponents’ next move will help a player stack the most stones to win!

Battle Sheep
Ages 7 to Adult / 2 to 4 Players
Rivaling sheep herds go to head to fluffy head in this quick moving strategy game. The goal is to have your sheep occupy the most pastures. On each turn, players split their stack of sheep and move a portion as far is it can go in a straight line to a new pasture. The winner will be watchful of sneaky sheep and successful at fencing out the foe. As a new playing board is assembled before every game, Battle Sheep provides a different playing experience every time!


Serious Strategy
Niya
Ages 8 to Adult / 2 Players
Set in the Imperial Garden of Classical Japan, Niya centers on a dark political conspiracy among two influential clans. On every turn, players replace a garden tile with one of their clan tokens. The next player can only exchange a token for a garden tile that has an element in common with the previously chosen tile. The first to position their clan in a row, square, or blockade will win control of the garden…and power at court! A simple yet sophisticated strategy game, Niya captivates players young and old.

BraveRats
Ages 8 to Adult / 2 Players
In the Highlands of Medieval Scotland, an epic battle is taking place underfoot! Rivaling rat clans clash in a bid for the throne in this two person strategy game. Both players have a hand of eight cards, numbered 0 to 7, with each character on the card possessing a special power. Cards are revealed in a calculated duel with the victory going to the higher number, unless the special power overrules. The first player to win four rounds claims the kingdom for their clan. This minimalistic wonder plays in just minutes but packs rich game play and plenty of suspense.

San Francisco based board game company Blue Orange Games donates local proceeds to Save The Bay

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—August 20, 2013—Blue Orange Games, leading creators of tabletop games for families, is pleased to announce their partnership with Save The Bay, the largest organization working to protect and restore the San Francisco Bay. The Dogpatch based game company will donate a portion of its wholesale revenues in the Bay Area to the organization’s efforts.

With hundreds of accounts in the Bay Area and deep relationships with local specialty stores, this initiative promises to benefit the local environment as well as community members, who are provided with an easy way to do their part to support a healthy San Francisco Bay, which is so important to people and wildlife. Every purchase will contribute to the funding of Save The Bay’s efforts. This means supporting the restoration of natural habitats, protecting the Bay from pollution and inappropriate shoreline development, securing policies to re-establish 100,000 acres of vital wetlands, and educating future generations on hot to be Bay stewards.

Both avid sailors and water sports enthusiasts, the company founders have always been passionate about the Bay. “We actually first discussed the idea of starting a game company while sailing on the Bay together back in 2000,” said Julien Mayot, Blue Orange Games’ CEO. 

 “We are thankful for the opportunity to help right here at home in the Bay Area and improve the land and community in which we live. Environmental responsibility has been at the core of our ethos since day one; the name of our company is even taken from a French poem praising the planet. We couldn’t wish for a more action-oriented and dedicated organization to begin a partnership with. The team really looks forward to volunteering on a restoration project with Save The Bay in the upcoming months as well,” said Mayot.

“It’s great to see local businesses recognize that the Bay is central to our economy and quality of life in the Bay Area,” said David Lewis, Save The Bay’s Executive Director. “We’re thankful for Blue Orange Games’ support of our work to protect and restore our greatest natural resource and excited about this new partnership.”

The Save The Bay partnership adds a local reach to Blue Orange Games’ other initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. Since 2007, they’ve been committed to their Tree Campaign which makes the production of their playing cards and line of wooden games more sustainable. The company plants two trees for every one tree used in game construction and has planted over 125,000 to date. Their annual carbon footprint is accounted for via additional reforestation of Fair Trade cocoa plantations in the Amazon, which also works to support the sustainable development of rural communities.

Shoppers can look for the Save The Bay stickers on Blue Orange Games’ products in local specialty stores and Whole Foods stores.

About Save The Bay
Save The Bay is the largest regional organization working to protect and restore San Francisco Bay. As the Bay’s leading champion since 1961, Save The Bay remains dedicated to making the Bay cleaner and healthier for people and wildlife. The organization protects our natural treasure from pollution and inappropriate shoreline development; restores habitat; and secures strong policies to re-establish 100,000 acres of wetlands that are essential for a healthy Bay. They engage more than 40,000 supporters, advocates and volunteers to protect the Bay, and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders by educating thousands of students annually. www.saveSFbay.org

Blue Orange Games Launches Its Newest Hit Game, Spot it! Party at ASTRA Marketplace & Academy

The new expanded edition of the top selling card game Spot it! offers more ways to play, new symbols, big twists, and exciting game accessories. Spot it! Party is expected to be a hot gift item this Holiday Season.

SAN FRANCISCO—April 15, 2013—Blue Orange Games, leading producer of tabletop and board games for families, is launching an expanded party edition of their best selling game, Spot at the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) 2013 Marketplace & Academy on June 16th through 19th in Nashville, Tennessee.

The fast-paced card game, Spot it! debuted in 2010 and exploded in popularity, spurring the release of multiple and licenses. Both Spot it! and its Junior edition, Spot it! Jr. Animals have been nominated by the Toy Industry Association for Toy of the Year awards. Although the original games are well known for their travel-sized tin canisters, the company felt it was also important to offer a traditional "big box" game with more content for larger gatherings and special occasions. Blue Orange Games hopes to capture a new audience with the Party edition and increase the game's challenge level.

“Spot it! Party is designed to excite devoted fans and hook new players. We are pleased to release the game before fourth quarter planning starts. We expect it to be a big draw this holiday season. We can’t wait to hear what our retailers have to say about it at ASTRA,” said Martin Marechal, Director of Sales and Marketing at Blue Orange Games.

Along with the playing cards, the game box contains eight card holders and a Hand Mascot, a totem of the character taken from the game's logo. The cards have a brand new set of fun and quirky symbols, such as a gnome, a plunger, and headphones. If seasoned players are too quick to spot the symbols in the original Spot it!, the Party edition will level the playing field.

All Spot it! games are centered on a mind boggling concept: between any two cards in the deck, there is always going to be one (and only one!) matching symbol. Players aim to be the quickest to spot the match. It sounds simple, but with different sizes and orientations, a match is easily hidden in the array. Couple this with the fact that players are racing feverishly against their opponents, and it's the perfect recipe for an adrenaline pumping, uproarious and all around ruckus-raising party game.

Spot it! Party lets players choose from six individual mini-games with separate rules and objectives. Favorites like “The Tower” get a big twist with the introduction of the Hand Mascot. In addition to match making, players have to keep their eyes peeled for their chance to steal or pass the Hand Mascot—it can make or break a win. New mini-games called The Race, Dynamite, and Double Frenzy involve the card holders and take the game to the next level testing players' memory and multi-tasking skills.

Spot it! Party promises the ultimate play session and will hook kids ages 10 to 100 for hours of electrifying fun. The suggested retail price for Spot it! Party is $19.99, and it will be available mid July 2013.

About Blue Orange Games: Based in San Francisco, Blue Orange Games has been creating timeless games for the whole family since 2000. Their catalog of over 40 award-winning products has earned a reputation for high play value, skill development, and continuous fun. The eco-friendly company focuses on high quality designs using durable materials and plants two trees for each tree used in game construction. For more information, visit http://www.blueorangegames.com.

About the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA): With more than 1300 members, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) is the largest association for companies in the toy and children’s products arenas. ASTRA and its member companies promote the growth of the toy industry by delivering products that serve children’s best interests. For more information, visit http://www.astratoy.org.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—April 8, 2013—PediaStaff, Inc. and Blue Orange Games are pleased to announce their attendance at the upcoming AOTA Annual Conference on April 24th through 28^th in San Diego, California. The nationwide staffing company and leader in the placement of pediatric therapists will be hosting Blue Orange Games at the PediaStaff, Inc. booth (#1022) in the main exhibition hall.

Many pediatric occupational therapists integrate game play into their practice to develop and reinforce a wide range of cognitive, motor and social skills. Blue Orange Games, award-winning creators of tabletop games geared towards kids and families, have begun a partnership with PediaStaff to offer therapists engaging tools and ideas to target a range of learning needs. The company has agreed to donate games to PediaStaff’s clinical lending library on an ongoing basis and provide games for professional assessment on the growing network of therapists’ blogs.

AOTA Conference attendees are encouraged to visit booth #1022 to learn how PediaStaff can help them find the perfect OT position in their preferred setting, whether schools, clinics, early intervention, hospitals or even adult settings. Blue Orange Games will be giving away a free game every hour, as well as providing game demonstrations, passing out promo items and discussing how to implement games in therapy sessions.

“Blue Orange has an excellent reputation for innovative educational games, and I think the OT’s visiting our booth will be very interested to see how they can use their games to advance therapy goals,” said Heidi Kay, Senior Partner and co-founder of PediaStaff.

With thousands of followers to their blog, social media accounts, and e-newsletter, PediaStaff has established itself as the premier resource for occupational therapists and speech language pathologists working with children. "We're very excited to have the support of such a recognized company as PediaStaff, which has been so successful at building and serving an online community of pediatric therapists. Over the years, more and more therapists have reached out to us to say how appropriate and fun our games were for their patients. We are thankful for the opportunity to reach out to this important and enthusiastic audience, and look forward to sharing our games and trading feedback face to face with OT’s at the conference,” said Adeline Bertrix, Marketing Manager at Blue Orange Games.

Non-attendees can stay updated on booth happenings and still have opportunities to win games by following PediaStaff and Blue Orange Games on Twitter and searching #AOTA13.

About PediaStaff:
Founded in 2004, PediaStaff is a nationwide, niche-oriented staffing company focusing on the placement and staffing of pediatric therapists.  They specialize in pediatric speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, related assistants, and school psychologists.  They are the only pediatric therapy staffing firm specializing in all settings and employment durations – full time, part time, contract, direct hire, temp to direct, hourly PRN, and per visit.

About AOTA:
Founded in 1917, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) represents the professional interests and concerns of more than 140,000 occupational therapists, assistants, and students nationwide. The Association educates the public and advances the profession of occupational therapy by providing resources, setting standards including accreditations, and serving as an advocate to improve health care. Based in Bethesda, Md., AOTA's major programs and activities are directed toward promoting the professional development of its members and assuring consumer access to quality services so patients can maximize their individual potential. For more information, go to www.aota.org.

Ooga Booga by Blue Orange Games Fuels The Croods Craze!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—March 22, 2013—Looks like the GEICO Caveman wasn’t the last we saw of this pop culture favorite. With the release of DreamWorks’s new 3D animated flick, The Croods hitting theaters today, prehistoric times will capture the imaginations of a whole new generation of kids.

Now there is a game to fuel the Paleolithic pandemonium! Caveman themed Ooga Booga is a 2013 new release by award-winning Blue Orange Games.

In this hilarious memory game, players take on the role of clan members who perform the Ooga Booga chant to appoint their new chief. Each playing card has either an ancient word or wild gesture along with a cave illustration serving as a visual cue. Players take turns laying down a card to add on to the chant. You have to listen closely and follow the clues to recite the chant without a mistake. Players who stumble are called out by the clan and collect penalty cards. As the voices of the tribe rise into a sidesplitting song, the sharpest memory will determine the leader of the pack.

Ooga Booga gets homo sapiens of all ages to shed their modern inhibitions and join in the prehistoric fun. Pounding fists, absurd grunting, and outbursts of laughter are all guaranteed. Easy to learn and with no setup needed, this memory game is a great ice-breaker.

The Croods tells the story of the “first family road trip” and the hijinks that ensue. With its travel friendly size and durable tin container, Ooga Booga is the perfect entertainment for Troglodyte travelers. Families will feel just like the Croods family as they grunt on the go!

Ooga Booga is for 3 to 6 players and is recommended for ages 7 and up.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—March 13, 2013—In honor of International TableTop Day on March 30th, Blue Orange Games is hosting a Family Play Party in the Portrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco.

TableTop Day marks the one year anniversary of the launch of the hit web series produced by Geek & Sundry, the award-winning original YouTube channel. The global event is a reminder to spend more time and strengthen the bonds with the people who matter most, our friends and family, by playing games together.

Blue Orange Games will be taking over the clubhouse at Jackson Playground from 4:30 to 7:00 for a fun filled evening of playing everyone's favorite Blue Orange games. Participants may bring their own games as well. Food, refreshments and prizes will be provided.

Interested families and individuals are encouraged to RSVP with Annika at pr@blueorangegames.com. Provide a contact phone number, the number of people in your party and their ages.  Space is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis with a standby list if needed.

This family oriented event is recommended for kids 6 and up. Singles are very welcome as well.

The Blue Orange team is excited to interact with their local community and looks forward to challenging party-goers to a Spot it! contest.

What: Blue Orange Family Play Party

Where: Jackson Playground, 17th & Arkansas, San Francisco, CA 94107

When: Saturday, March 30, 2013

Time: 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Contact: Annika Harper, 415-252-0372, pr@blueorangegames.com

Learn more: www.tabletopday.com

About Geek & Sundry: Original YouTube channel Geek & Sundry features the best of indie geek culture and the internet’s foremost geek voices. Founded by the producers of the hit web series The Guild, Geek & Sundry offers a diverse lineup of shows that create a hub for fans of comedy, gaming, comics, music, and literature around the world. Spearheaded by prominent geek figureheads, Geek & Sundry features original content by Felicia Day (The Guild, Dr. Horrible, Eureka), Wil Wheaton (Star Trek, The Big Bang Theory). For more information, visit www.geekandsundry.com & watch on YouTube www.YouTube.com/GeekandSundry.

About Blue Orange Games

With over 12 years experience creating high quality games, exquisitely designed for maximum fun, Blue Orange Games looks to the future with consistent ideals. Choosing durable, feel-good materials, they pledge to produce games that last through generations and create cherished moments. Designed to be easy to learn and to build upon important skills, Blue Orange games invite families to unplug for hours of good old-fashioned fun. Respect for the environment is a priority. They plant two trees for each one used in the creation of their playing cards and wooden games.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—February 29, 2013—Looking for a way to bring education home with out it feeling like homework? Speedeebee is fast-paced word game that is so fun and interactive, kids won’t even know they’re working on spelling and vocabulary skills! And now, it’s been approved by teachers as a best product for at-home learning.

Blue Orange Games is proud to announce that Speedeebee won the 2013 Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family award by Learning Magazine, the trusted resource for elementary school educators for over 40 years. Teacher teams from across the country judged the entries on uniqueness, educational value, and ease of use.

Speedeebee is a travel-friendly game for ages 8 and up that comes in an adorable little tin canister. Inside are four alphabet dice and a set of cards with over 150 word challenges combined. Game play is easy to learn and takes seconds to set up. One player picks a challenge and reads it aloud. It may be a general question (Name a country containing this letter) or something more personal (Name something you would take to a desert island, starting with one of these letters). The challenge will tell you which dice to roll. The first player to call out a correct answer wins the card. The winner then draws a new card and reads the challenge matching the color of the back of the card just won. At the end of the game, the player with the most cards wins!

Speedeebee is perfect for elementary schoolers and word game fans of all ages. The variety of the challenges, the chance of the die, and player dependent responses make Speedeebee excitingly different every time it’s played.

What teachers say about Speedeebee:

“I liked the creativity that it stimulated. It actually sent us to the dictionary several times! This game is so easy to travel with because of its size.”

“Speedeebee is an interesting and motivating game for kids. The rounds go very quickly--no down time and no waiting. It's great that all players participate with each hand.”

“Speedeebee is mentally stimulating and challenging. It incorporates many topics, builds vocabulary, and challenges children to think of responses beginning or containing given letters.”

“I would recommend this game as an easy way to have family fun that is educational.”

About Blue Orange Games

With over 12 years experience creating high quality games, exquisitely designed for maximum fun, Blue Orange Games looks to the future with consistent ideals. Choosing durable, feel-good materials, they pledge to produce games that last through generations and create cherished moments. Designed to be easy to learn and to build upon important skills, Blue Orange games invite families to unplug for hours of good old-fashioned fun. Respect for the environment is a priority. They plant two trees for each one used in the creation of their playing cards and wooden games.

SAN FRANCISCO—December 19, 2012—Blue Orange Games, award-winning creators of irresistibly fun and educational games for the whole family, announce their plans to release five new games at New York Toy Fair in February 2013. Covering a range of interests and ages, their new products inspire laughter, learning and valuable interaction, which is the core of Blue Orange’s philosophy.

New Product Highlights

Ooga Booga 7+ · 3-6 Players

Get ready to party like a caveman with this comical memory game! Using visual cues, players memorize and recite a chain of ancient words and gestures without leaving anything out. With pounding fists, grunts and outbursts of laughter, this game gets homo sapiens of all ages to shed their modern inhibitions and join in the prehistoric fun. Playing cards are contained in a travel-friendly durable tin to unpack the laughs wherever you go.

Flash 7 to Adult · 2-6 Players

Watch the sparks fly in this lightning fast dice contest! In Flash, players race to complete eight challenges of dice combinations as they try to rack up the most points. It’s the go-to game for electrifying fun when you’re short on time but looking for entertainment. Straightforward and easy to learn, it plays quick so you can go at it again and again. Every one of all ages gets bit by the competition bug and has a fair shot to victory.

Nada 7 to Adult · 2-6 Players

Nada is a game of chance and visual skill that everyone can learn to play in seconds. Scoop up the 12 dice and let ‘em roll. Quick—all players scan the array for matching symbols between the orange and white dice. The first to call a match gets to grab all the dice with that symbol. No matches? No problem! It’s another chance to win. Shout "Nada!" to collect your dice but speak too soon and you’ll pay the price. Think sharp and act fast to match, snatch and win.

Keekee the Rocking Monkey 3+ · 2-6 Players

An ideal first game, KeeKee the Rocking Monkey develops dexterity and teaches children balance. Keekee’s big act is juggling balls while balancing on a giant banana. Talented as he may be, he needs help to surprise his friends in the zoo. It all depends on each player picking the right ball and putting it in the right place on this friendly little monkey. The look on kids’ faces as they watch Keekee sway to and fro is priceless! This beautiful game is crafted from 100% sustainable wood.

20 Express 8 to Adult · 1-100+ Players

Hop aboard the 20 Express and get ready for a winning streak! Each player has a train of 20 cars to fill with numbers. The goal is to create the longest ascending series possible. Twenty numbered tiles are randomly drawn, and every number must board a car and stay there. Break the series and you miss out on points. Sure, you need luck but sharp quesswork pays off. With clear-cut game play and lots of suspense, it’s full speed ahead for up to 100 players!

About Blue Orange Games

With 12 years experience creating high quality games, exquisitely designed for maximum fun, Blue Orange Games looks to the future with consistent ideals. Choosing durable, feel-good materials, they pledge to produce games that last through generations and create cherished moments. Designed to be easy to learn and to build upon important skills, Blue Orange games invite families to unplug for hours of good old-fashioned fun. Respect for the environment is a priority. They plant two trees for each one used in the creation of their wooden games.

MEDIA CONTACT

Annika Harper
pr@blueorangegames.com
415-252-0372

SAN FRANCISCO—September 28, 2012—Blue Orange Games, award-winning creators of irresistibly fun and educational games for the whole family, are proud to announce their plans to release six new titles at New York Toy Fair in February 2013.  Covering a range of tastes and ages, their new games inspire laughter, learning and valuable interaction, which is the core of Blue Orange’s philosophy.

New Product Highlights

Doodle Quest  7 & Up  ·  2-6 Players

Doodle Quest is a one-of-a-kind drawing game with a deceptively simple challenge: draw a line! It includes 20 double-sided sheets of Deep Sea themed illustrations. Trusting their eyes to lead the way, players navigate through their own invisible maze to create a line on their transparent sheet that fits the illustration. Players match up the transparency to the illustration and note their points according to the sheet’s legend. Doodle Quest is an engaging activity that can be played solitaire or with the whole family.

Ooga Booga7 to Adult  ·  3-6 Players

Ooga Booga is comical memory game that will have everyone talking like a caveman! Using visual cues, players memorize and recite a chain of ancient words and gestures without leaving anything out. With the pounding of fists, absurd grunting, and outbursts of laughter, this game gets homo sapiens of all ages to shed their modern inhibitions and join in the prehistoric fun. The 50 cards are contained in a travel-friendly durable tin to unpack the laughs wherever you go.

Spot It Party 7 to Adult  ·  2-8 Players

Spot It Party is the new big box of everyone’s favorite game. All new fun and funky symbols like plungers and flying pigs give Spot It a fresh look and revive the challenge. The party box has everything you need for the ultimate Spot It session. The box includes 8 Card Holders to play never-before-seen mini games, injecting an additional factor of frenzied fun into this smash hit game. A new Spinner determines which mini-game to play next. Conquer all the levels of the mini-games to be a true Spot It master.

Flash 7 to Adult  ·  2-6 Players

Watch the sparks fly in this lightning fast dice contest! In Flash, players race to complete eight challenges of dice combinations as they try to rack up the most points. It’s the go-to game for electrifying fun when you’re short on time but in need of entertainment. Straightforward and easy to learn, it plays quick so you can go at it again and again until you win. Every one of all ages gets bit by the competition bug and has a fair shot to victory.

Nada 7 to Adult  ·  2-6 Players

Nada is a game of chance and visual skill that everyone can learn to play in seconds. Scoop up the 12 dice and let ‘em roll. Quick! All players scan the array for matching symbols between the orange and white dice. The first to call a match gets to grab all the dice with that symbol. No Matches? No problem! It’s another chance to win. Shout “Nada!” to collect your dice but speak too soon and you’ll pay the price. Think sharp and act fast to match, snatch and win.

Keekee the Rocking Monkey 3+ ·  2-6 Players

An ideal first game, KeeKee the Rocking Monkey develops dexterity and teaches children balance. Keekee’s big act is juggling balls while balancing on a giant banana. Talented as he may be, he needs help to surprise his friends in the zoo. It all depends on each player picking the right ball and putting it in the right place on this friendly little monkey. The look on kids’ faces as they watch Keekee sway to and fro is priceless! This beautiful game is crafted from 100% sustainable wood.

About Blue Orange Games

With 12 years experience creating high quality games, exquisitely designed for maximum fun, Blue Orange Games looks to the future with consistent ideals. Choosing durable, feel-good materials, they pledge to produce games that last through generations and create cherished moments. Designed to be easy to learn and to build upon important skills, Blue Orange games invite families to unplug for hours of good old-fashioned fun. Respect for the environment is a priority and they plant two trees for each one used in the creation of their wooden games.

www.blueorangegames.com   ·   facebook.com/BlueOrangeGamesUSA   ·   twitter.com/BlueOrangeGames

The best selling game now available for learning— Spot it! For Schools featuring Alphabet, Numbers and Shapes, and Basic English, Spanish and French

San Francisco, CA— August 8, 2012—Blue Orange Games has launched five new School Editions of their best selling game Spot it!  After hundreds of requests from educators, the company wanted to do versions especially for teachers centered on early learning. Whether kids are beginning to learn numbers, letters, or beginning to read in English, Spanish or French, the new Spot it! games will make learning so much more fun!

Spot it! School Editions were adapted for preschool and school aged children between 3 and 8. Just like the original and popular Spot it!, the games develop visual perception skills, while exercising cognitive speed and reaction time in a fun atmosphere. As always, there is always one and only one match between any two cards. Spot it! Alphabet and Spot it! Numbers & Shapes help children build essential skills for preschool as they learn to identify letters, numbers, colors and shapes. In the Basic Language editions, players search for matches between universal words and their corresponding pictures. While the repetition solidifies sight word recognition and builds reading confidence, the pictures support reading comprehension.

It’s no secret that children learn through play.  Spot it! School Editions truly maximize this potential, especially since games are rewarding by nature, and learning is neurologically facilitated by reward stimuli.

“We love making back-to-basic games,” says Julien Mayot, co-founder and CEO of Blue Orange Games. “The fast-pace and friendly competition in Spot it! really excites kids. With the new School Editions, kids will not even realize they are learning new things as they play. Teachers fulfill such an important role, so we wanted to make games especially for them to use as a wonderful tool for teaching .”

HOW TO PLAY SPOT IT! GAMES

The rules are simple: Draw two cards and place them face-up on the table so everyone can see. The first to spot the match between the two cards wins the hand, and when the cards run out, whoever has the most cards wins! Packaged using eco-friendly laminated cards in a sturdy tin canister; the games are easy to store in the classroom game closet.  There are 3 different ways to play, each very stimulating, and appealing to different abilities. The rules include tips for advanced play for older kids.  Because it’s such a fast-paced game, kids want to play it again and again—and since so many can play at once, it’s a perfect classroom, or before or after school activity.

NEW SPOT IT SCHOOL EDITIONS:

•  Spot it! Alphabet

31 cards featuring all the letters of the alphabet, and colored hearts and stars. As children search for matches, they will learn the alphabet and colors while having fun. Recommended for preschool.

•  Spot it! Numbers & Shapes

31 cards featuring numbers 1 through 9, and the basic geometric shapes. As they search for matches, they will quickly learn numbers and shapes, the building blocks of math. Recommended for preschool.

•  Spot it! Languages Basic English

55 cards featuring universal images and words for beginning readers, including sight words.  Matches can be word-picture, picture-picture, or word-word. Practicing reading comprehension has never been so much fun! Recommended for 1st and 2nd grade and ESL teachers.

•  Spot it! Languages Basic Spanish

For emergent Spanish speaking readers and second language learners of all ages.

Recommended for foreign language teachers.

• Spot it! Languages Basic French

For emergent French speaking readers and second language learners of all ages.

Recommended for foreign language teachers.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

All of the School Edition games will be available on September 15, 2012.

Pricing:

Alphabet $9.99

Numbers & Shapes $9.99

Basic Language English, Spanish and French are each $12.99

Special Online Bundles for Schools:

-       Preschool (Numbers & Shapes and Alphabet) Class Bundle: Buy 6 for $39.99 with freight ($6.66/ unit)

-       Elementary (Basic English, Spanish & French) Class Bundle: Buy 6 for $69.99 with freight ($8.33/ unit)

Schools and Teachers can Download Truncated Free Versions of the Games here:

• Download Alphabet:

www.blueorangegames.com/SpotitAlphabet_Rules20cards.pdf

• Download Numbers and Shapes:

www.blueorangegames.com/SpotitNumbersShapes_Rules20cards.pdf

• Download English:

www.blueorangegames.com/SpotitBasicEnglish_Rules20cards.pdf

• Download Spanish:

www.blueorangegames.com/SpotitBasicSpanish_Rules20cards.pdf

• Download French:

www.blueorangegames.com/SpotitBasicFrench_Rules20cards.pdf

Now focus your eyes, ready your hand, and put your brain to work!

REVIEWS AND AWARDS

With over 200 five-star reviews and ranked as the #1 selling card game for close to 2 years on Amazon, Spot it! is one of the most popular games in the industry.

"Spot it! is fun and challenging and guaranteed to make you think quickly!"

—Karen Leong, Kindergarten teacher, Francis Scott Key School, San Francisco

“The Spot it game was easy to introduce and the students are able to play and monitor themselves very easily.”

—Sue Casey, Principal, Fremont Primary School, CA

In addition to the 200+ awards the games have received to date, (http://tinyurl.com/6rmbwhr), Blue Orange Games has recently won three prestigious industry awards: 2012 ASTRA Excellence Award – Vendor of the Year; 2011 Toy Collection Award – Vendor of the Year; 2011 Learning Express Award – Best Store Support Vendor Award.

ABOUT BLUE ORANGE GAMES

Thierry Denoual and Julien Mayot founded Blue Orange Games in 2000, naming it after the Paul Eluard surrealist poem, “The Earth is Blue like an Orange.” Their first game, Gobblet has sold over 1 million units, and has been joined by a catalog of 30 simple, yet challenging games for all ages including Spot it!, a best-selling game in the specialty market. Blue Orange can be found on the shelves of major US retailers, such as Barnes & Noble and Michaels, with the heart of their business in over 3,000 specialty toy stores. Blue Orange games, created and developed in the United States, are ergonomically designed, and made using durable and solid materials that last for generations.

Blue Orange Games is committed to planting two trees for every one tree used in the creation of their games. Looking towards the future, and with an eye for constant improvement, Blue Orange is steadfast in their mission to bring HOT Games to a COOL Planet. Blue Orange Games is based in San Francisco. For more information about the company, go to www.blueorangegames.com.

Note to Editors and Game Reviewers: 
High-resolution images and sample games are available upon request. Please contact Amy Bonetti.

To make it easy to stay up-to-date on the Spot it! for this launch, teachers may visit blueorangegames.com or follow Blue Orange Games on Facebook & Twitter searching for @spotitgame.

San Francisco, CA— May 9, 2012— It’s been a big year for Blue Orange Games. After 12 years of business, the classic game company has been recognized as the preferred vendor by the industry’s leading retailers.

Founded by Julien Mayot and Thierry Denoual in 2000, the company began with just one game, Gobblet, which Julien sold out of his Jeep during a three-month road trip across the country. This approach has come to define Blue Orange Games— their annual US road trip creates strong relationships with retailers and puts a face on the company. Now with a catalog of 30 games, and the best seller Spot it! on the market, Blue Orange Games has proved to be a key player in the game industry.

Blue Orange Games designs, manufactures and distributes games that are easy to learn and very adaptable to play with a range of ages and abilities. Their products have earned a reputation for high play value, skill development, and continuous fun. The eco-friendly company focuses on high quality designs using durable materials and is committed to planting two trees for each tree used in game construction.

Below is information on the recent industry awards:

•  2012 ASTRA Excellence Award – Vendor of the Year

On Monday, June 11 Blue Orange Games will be honored for excellence in the management of their business by The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA). The company was nominated and voted for by ASTRA members. The award will be presented at a special Awards Breakfast Ceremony during ASTRA’s annual Marketplace & Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. Comprised of over 1300 independent toy and children’s products retailers and manufacturers, ASTRA is the nation’s largest non-profit association leading the specialty toy industry. ASTRA was founded in 1992 to unify the industry, enabling members to help each other succeed and strengthening their shared commitment to quality materials with high play value.

•  2011 Toy Collection Award – Vendor of the Year

In February this year, Blue Orange Games received the Toy Collection Vendor of the Year award for 2011. Participating retailers voted on the criteria of product quality, sell-thru and customer service.  Servicing the specialty toy industry since 1990, The Toy Collection is a broad reaching catalog vendor that supports the most respected brands and the specialty stores that carry them. Over 100 stores in the United States participate and have their products featured in Toy Collection’s professionally designed catalogs, which drive sales to locally owned businesses.

•  2011 Learning Express Award – Vendor Award: Best Store Support Award

Learning Express awarded Blue Orange Games with Best Store Support Award in June 2011. With over 140 stores across 26 states, Learning Express is the largest and most established specialty toy franchise business in the United States.

Blue Orange Games is thrilled to receive three Vendor of the Year awards within the same 12 month period. The rapidly growing company looks forward to carrying the momentum of their success into the future.

ABOUT BLUE ORANGE GAMES

Thierry Denoual and Julien Mayot founded Blue Orange Games in 2000, naming it after the Paul Eluard surrealist poem, “The Earth is Blue like an Orange.” Since Blue Orange Games’ beginning, Gobblet has sold over 1 million units, and has been joined by a whole catalog of 30 simple, yet challenging games for all ages including Spot it!, a best-selling game in the specialty market. Blue Orange can be found on the shelves of major US retailers, such as Barnes & Noble and Michaels, with the heart of their business in over 3,000 specialty toy stores.

Blue Orange Games is committed to planting two trees for every one tree used in the creation of their games. To offset the carbon footprint of their annual road trip, the company plants additional trees in the Amazon. In 2007 they became the proud first recipient of Dr. Toy’s Green Company Award. Whole Foods Market has selected their green games as a national brand these past four holiday seasons. Looking towards the future and with an eye for constant improvement, Blue Orange is steadfast in their mission to bring HOT Games to a COOL Planet. . Blue Orange Games is based in San Francisco. For more information about the company, go to www.blueorangegames.com.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA— August 8, 2012— You are in for a scare this week— Blue Orange Games announced today the release of Spot it! Halloween, a Halloween edition of their chart-topping and highly entertaining card game Spot it!

Spot it! Halloween is a fast-paced and highly addictive card game featuring 55 brightly colored eco-friendly cards packaged in a collectible tin canister you can take anywhere. There is always one, and only one, matching symbol between any two cards. Spot it to win!  

Developed for ages seven to adult, and for 2 to 8 players, Spot It! Halloween features spine-tingling ghouls, ghosts, bloody hands, spiders, bats, cobwebs, skeletons and other scary surprises. Because it’s fast-paced, kids want to play it again and again.

“We are known for the attention we place on both design and playability of our games, and Spot it! Halloween is no exception,” said Julien Mayot, cofounder and CEO of Blue Orange Games. “Spot it! is as addictive as candy, and so much fun it could wake the dead!”

Blue Orange Games is an industry leader, making some of the most popular games in the toy market today; Spot it! is the #1 selling card game on Amazon.com going on two years.

The Spot it! series includes the original Spot it! game, in addition to recently launched MLB™, NHL, Jr. Animals, and On The Road versions.  Later this summer, the company will also be launching San Francisco and the new Spot it! School Editions just for teachers — Alphabet, Numbers and Shapes, and Basic Languages.

Pricing and Availability:

Spot it! Halloween retails for $12.99 and can be purchased online at www.blueorangegames.com, or at Amazon.com.

ABOUT BLUE ORANGE GAMES

Thierry Denoual and Julien Mayot founded Blue Orange Games in 2000, naming it after the Paul Eluard surrealist poem, “The Earth is Blue like an Orange.” Their first game, Gobblet has sold over 1 million units, and has been joined by a catalog of 30 simple, yet challenging games for all ages including Spot it!, a best-selling game in the specialty market. Blue Orange can be found on the shelves of major US retailers, such as Barnes & Noble and Michaels, with the heart of their business in over 3,000 specialty toy stores. Blue Orange games, created and developed in the United States, are ergonomically designed, and made using durable and solid materials that last for generations.

Blue Orange Games is committed to planting two trees for every one tree used in the creation of their games. Looking towards the future, and with an eye for constant improvement, Blue Orange is steadfast in their mission to bring HOT Games to a COOL Planet. Blue Orange Games is based in San Francisco. For more information about the company, go to www.blueorangegames.com.

Note to Editors and Game Reviewers: 
High-resolution images and sample games are available upon request. Please contact Amy Bonetti.