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Welcome back to Kaliko!
After over two years of not having it in stock, we've purchased a new laser so that we can now produce and bring back this splendid and much-beloved game. Thanks to all who have been waiting patiently for this day. For newcomers, here's the full description of Kaliko and how to order it.
Renaissance Festival starts soon
This 34th annual 9-weekend revelry starts August 28 in Crownsville, Maryland. Well worth a few hours' drive to spend a weekend in the 16th century. Be sure to visit Ye Olde Gamery and be greeted by our stalwart staff, see and play all our great games.
Goodbye to Digit
For many years we had the last remaining inventory of a fine little game, Digit, made in Austria by Piatnik & Sons, until it sold out. We then sold its successor, Stix, as long as it lasted. There is now the newest version, called Pick-It, available exclusively from Discovery Toys. So we have reluctantly discontinued carrying this neat little product and refer you to Discovery Toys instead. See page 57 of their catalog.
Kadon's 30th Anniversary!
Founded in late 1979, incorporated in 1980, Kadon is celebrating all this year. Pearl is traditional for 30, so watch for our new pearlized acrylic to show up in several products. The official commemorative puzzle is this special limited edition of Poly-5 in orange pearl frame, available now. Egads, almost a third of a century — how did we ever manage it? Here are a few photos of the celebratory party.
Silver Anniversaries
These games are celebrating their 25th anniversary of being continuously in print, 1985-2010. See more of their stories in our historical notes.
These games came on board in 1985 as guest showcases and stayed to become family:
- Kaliko from saw to laser, acrylic to wood
- Quantum rescued in the nick of time
Puzzle of the Year, 2010
La Ora Stelo was selected by Games Magazine for their December 2009 "Games 100" list as No. 1 in the Puzzles category for 2010. We couldn't be more delighted. Read the reviews. More details here, including two contests.
Our newest releases!
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BowtiesTM Ten cross-shaped tiles have all-different bowtie-shaped color pairs. Match them in intricate ways to create dozens of beautiful designs. The symmetries will astonish you. Created by Kate Jones.
ChooChooLoopsTM A new kind of polyform—polybends connects quarter arcs into 26 graceful curvy track segments that wind around 36 islands with tricky connections. Created by Kate Jones.
 HexdominoesTM The 21 hexagon pairs and 6 singles will surprise you with their versatility of color themes and schemes, and the incredible beauty of their artistic patterns. From easy color separations to heroic Latin arrays (no two of same color in the same row in any direction), color patches, matches and symmetries, this set will please all ages. Developed by Kate Jones, Paulo Bouhid and Glenn Iba.
Q-BixTM
A masterful optical-illusion set of 15 pieces composed of 1, 2 and 3 hexagons joined. Solve hundreds of pleasing figures, each a visual treat. Invented by Christian Freeling.
Other news:
Well-nigh 15 years after its first release, Tri-Jazz at last has a rule book! If you own this marvelous and transcendental piece, email us to request the booklet. Please include your current ground address.
Poly-5 Alphabet — see a handsome set of 26 letters for our Poly-5 puzzle, designed by Ken Blackledge. This contribution won him the 2009 Gamepuzzles Annual Pentomino Excellence award, the first time anyone has won this award two years in a row. If you already own this wonderful puzzle, feel free to download this page and add it to your Poly-5 booklet for new challenges.
Dick and Kate Jones attended the annual meeting of the Association of Game and Puzzle Collectors in March 2010, where Kate gave a talk on the Art of Play. It took place on a cruise ship and traveled the Caribbean with stops in Cozumel and Belize. Here's a travelogue with lots of photos.
A highly condensed printable catalog is available online as three .pdf files and has been updated along with the website. It has 24 standard pages plus an order form, in full color, although it works just fine printed in gray. Feel free to download as much of it as you want, and you're welcome to print it out for Web-deprived friends, too.
Old but still good news:
If you would like to receive copies of our very rarely issued bulletins or newsletters, please send us your email address and we'll add you to our confidential mailing list. We never give out our list; your privacy is safe with us. You can also subscribe and advise us of any address changes through the Contact Us page.
Here's a recap of all the gamepuzzles added to our website recently and in the past year, in case you missed their first announcement.
Doris ....
Pearl Fisher ....
Tulips ....
Dazzle ....
Intarsia ....
La Ora Stelo ....
50th Anniversary puzzle ....
Bowties ....
ChooChooLoops ....
Hexdominoes ....
Q-Bix ....
Blooper Bounty — This is a standing offer: we'll send a small prize to the first person who advises us of a mistake in this website, whether a typo, broken link or other goof. Each blooper gets a separate prize. Email us and provide your ground address, so we can mail you your prize. And thanks!
Our hot-link icons are listed, along with some surprises and hidden prizes, for those of you who care to read directions for finding your way around this place. For the others, there's always logic, intuition and serendipity.
This update page is overhauled monthly and updated momentarily.
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