Game Room
Games Recently Reviewed by Dr. Toy
Links
- Game Evaluations
- Got a Toy or Game Idea? Ask Global Kid Product Expert Dr. Dan Acuff Ph.D. for a Viability Evaluation at Stories-Toys-Games.com.
For Tips and Techniques in designing toys and games, Dr. Dan Acuff provides a variety of charts and models filled with useful information. - Board Game Geek
- Online board gaming resource and community with reviews, ratings, images, play-aids, translations, and session reports.
- Games for Educators
- Games for Educators is a web site provided to you by the Chicago Toy & Game Fair and Live Oak Games to promote the use of games in education.
Contributed Articles
- What Makes a Game a "Classic"? - Arline Wall
- Co-operative Games In A Competitive Society - Jim Deacove
- Cooperative Games: Returning to the Essence of Play - Anne Mijke van Harten
Contributing Author - David Niecikowski
American History - David Niecikowski
Bone up on some games that will help you bone up on American history.
David Niecikowski is an expert on the use of board and card games to increase academic and social achievement. He is certified in Elementary Education and Secondary Social Studies with a Master Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. He has taught all grade levels and currently teaches gifted children, grades 1-6. He has reviewed over 700 games for national publications and for Dr. Toy. He provides professional development training on the educational applications of board and card games at schools, libraries, juvenile centers, industry trade shows, and national and state education and homeschool conferences. David is also a published game designer and provides consultation on game design, production, and marketing.
