Discover Our New Autumn Line-Up

September 23, 2024

Discover Our New Autumn Line-Up

As the cool autumn breeze sets in, it’s time to dive into some exciting new puzzles and games that will keep you entertained indoors. This Autumn, we are thrilled to introduce four brand-new releases designed to challenge your mind and provide endless hours of fun.

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2024 Spring Products

June 24, 2024

2024 Spring Products

The first half of the year has been fantastic at Smart Toys and Games! We are thrilled to introduce six new products that promise hours of fun and learning. Each game features progressively challenging levels, starting from easy and advancing to difficult, ensuring continuous engagement and skill development. Let’s dive into these amazing new additions designed to stimulate your brain and bring joy to your family.

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The positive impact of Smart Toys and Games on children with special needs and disabilities

February 13, 2024

The positive impact of Smart Toys and Games on children with special needs and disabilities

Teacher testimonial from the Year 5 class: - “This is the most focused I’ve ever seen this class since starting the year together in September.” 

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What to put on your Christmas Wishlist?

December 10, 2023

What to put on your Christmas Wishlist?

Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way to bring smiles to your family and friends than with the gift of games? At SmartGames, we believe in the power of play to educate, entertain, and inspire young minds. This Christmas, we have handpicked a selection of amazing games that are sure to delight you and your little gamers. Here is our exclusive wish list featuring some of our bestsellers: Cats and Boxes, Safari Park Jr, IQ Puzzler Pro, Tower Stacks, and our NEW two-player battle games Genius Square and Genius Star.  

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Board Games: More Than Just Entertainment - A Stress Reducing Tool

October 01, 2023

Board Games: More Than Just Entertainment - A Stress Reducing Tool

Board games have been around for centuries and have been a means of entertainment and socializing since time immemorial. However, did you know that playing board games can also be a great way to reduce stress? Yes, you heard it right! Board games can act as a stress buster and an effective tool to unwind after a long day.

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Board Games: Learning for Students Made Fun and Interactive!

September 01, 2023

Board Games: Learning for Students Made Fun and Interactive!

In recent years, the use of educational board games as a tool for learning has increased tremendously, and for good reason. Board games are a fun and interactive way for students to engage with educational material and actively participate in the learning process. In this blog, we will explore how educational board games can help students learn.

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Want to improve your visual-spatial skills? Here is how!

August 01, 2023

Want to improve your visual-spatial skills? Here is how!

Did you know that a lot of jobs require visual-spatial skills? Mathematicians, neurosurgeons, architects, engineers, designers, programmers, and so on all use visual-spatial skills. These are the abilities you need to mentally envision, analyse, manipulate, or rotate 2D and 3D figures. You use them in your daily life to pack your suitcase, to park your car, to tie your shoe, or to read a map. Here is how, no matter your age, you can sharpen these important skills while playing games! Get your game on!

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I Forgot Day: Fun ways to train your memory

July 02, 2023

I Forgot Day: Fun ways to train your memory

July 2nd is “I forgot day”, a day dedicated to forgetfulness. Did you know that board games and puzzles can help improve your memory? The mental stimulation by playing games, solving puzzles, holding conversations, and reading is associated with better memory.  In light of this day, we researched how board and puzzle games can improve your memory. Time to exercise your brain!  

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How do you keep your kids entertained when travelling?

June 01, 2023

How do you keep your kids entertained when travelling?

Are you itching to go on summer holiday? How will you keep your kids entertained during travel time? We’ve summed up what makes good travel games for children and adults that will also train your brain. Ready, set, start packing!  

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Why are SmartGames popular with highly gifted children?

May 01, 2023

Why are SmartGames popular with highly gifted children?

Help! My Child is highly gifted! How do you mean, help? “Having a gifted child is great! They’ll have it easy in school!” That’s one of the most frequent reactions parents of highly intelligent kids receive when they (dare to) share that their child is gifted. Aaaah, the prejudices…

(Guest author: Kristel van Eijk, Hoogbegaafd de Podcast & Hoogbegaafd de Retreat)

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