ThinkFun, Inc. Receives Honors for Innovative, Creative, and Fun Games at Toy Fair 2016

ThinkFun, Inc., the company that is dedicated to making learning fun, is the recipient of two distinct awards at the North American International Toy Fair, February 12-16, at the Javits Center in New York City. Toy industry members and media from around the world gathered to see thousands of toys and games.  Techlicious selected Circuit Maze as a Best of Toy Fair 2016. In addition, Parent Tested Parent Approved™ named ThinkFun, Inc.’s Yoga Spinner a Top Pick of Toy Fair 2016.

ThinkFun, Inc. has a worldwide reputation as an industry leader for its logic puzzles. Its games encourage interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM), while generating excitement for a world of learning through play. Innovation, creativity, value, and fun are the four elements that comprise the development of its games.

“It’s absolutely wonderful that Circuit Maze and Yoga Spinner received special awards. These two games are very different, but both reflect our commitment to helping kids learn while having fun,” said Bill Ritchie. “The awards motivate me and my team to continue trying to create games that are both educational and fun.”

The Techlicious editorial team selected Circuit Maze as a Best of Toy Fair 2016 award recipient based on innovation, value for money, educational value, and the level of joy they experienced when playing with the game. Only nine products received this honor. Circuit Maze is a logic game that helps players learn about electricity safely by challenging players to solve puzzles involving electrical currents.

The Parent Tested Parent™ Approved editorial team selected Yoga Spinner as a Top Pick of Toy Fair 2016, based on innovation, creative play, and overall quality. They review thousands of games and toys on an annual basis and leverage this experience to make their top selections during Toy Fair. Only 10 products received the award. Yoga Spinner can help children develop strength, flexibility, body awareness, and mental focus. It also encourages teamwork and physical activity.

For more information about Circuit Maze, Yoga Spinner, and ThinkFun, Inc.’s other 2016 games, click here.