Dear Game Inventors,   We are delighted to invite you to the 5th International Game Inventors Convention which will take place live in Nuremberg as part of Spielwarenmesse 2027. The Game Inventors Convention offers game designers and authors a compact and professional meeting point to present your game ideas and prototypes to publishers and game agencies. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to network with game reviewers, trade media, content creators and other industry contacts. Please note that this is a networking and presentation event for showcasing new game ideas and prototypes, not a sales event. Watch the webcast with game author Stefan Freund and game editor Wolfgang Lüdtke, Kosmos, to find out if the event fits your needs. To the webcast. In 2027, our cooperation partner, the Bavarian Games Archive, will be on site to accompany you throughout the day and support you with advice and guidance. All information about participation can be found on our website. Registration is open!   If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time. We look forward to welcoming you and discovering many creative game ideas in Nuremberg!   Best regards Greta Neumann Tel: +49 911 99813-46Email: g.neumann@spielwarenmesse.comWeb: www.spielwarenmesse-group.com   JOIN OUR EVENTSUSE OUR CHANNELS    Spielwarenmesse eG, Herderstr. 7, 90427 Nürnberg, Germany

CONNETIX, the Australian brand of premium magnetic tiles at the heart of open-ended STEAM construction play, is expanding its innovative PRO range with the introduction of the new CONNETIX PRO Build It 4 Ways packs. Following the successful debut of the CONNETIX PRO range for older builders last year, the four new advanced building experiences are set to launch globally this September.   Designed for older children and advanced builders, the new CONNETIX PRO Build It 4 Ways packs include Animals, Creatures, Vehicles and Flowers. Delivering a more challenging magnetic building experience, these small precision PRO tiles have ultra-strong magnets for sturdy, detailed builds. The packs come in travel-ready tins that double as a build base to support creativity wherever inspiration strikes.   Each PRO Build It 4 Ways pack includes four guided builds, providing an inspiring starting point before encouraging builders to modify, expand or reimagine their designs. Creations can be picked up, moved and manipulated, unlocking a new level of interactive play.   "Following the launch of CONNETIX PRO last year, we saw incredible enthusiasm from older builders who were looking for more advanced ways to create, design and experiment,” said Brea Brand, Co-Founder and CEO of CONNETIX. “The new PRO Build It 4 Ways packs expand on that excitement by offering even more opportunities to challenge their skills, explore new ideas and bring imagination to life. Featuring our innovative Smart Spin Technology, these packs introduce new possibilities for movement, engineering and open-ended design. Whether following the guided builds or creating something entirely original, they inspire confidence to construct freely and turn even the most ambitious ideas into reality.”   At the heart of the CONNETIX PRO range is Smart Spin™ technology, allowing the magnets inside each tile to rotate and self-align. This innovative design enables builders to connect pieces at different angles, refine their creations and experiment with more complex forms and structures. With every connection, builders experience the signature click as pieces lock into place, creating a delightfully tactile building experience.   Created specifically for advanced builders and kidults alike, PRO magnetic tiles allow for refined builds and greater control. Whether they follow the themed-design builds or explore creative freedom, each Build It 4 Ways pack encourages exploration with balance and design possibilities.   Discover the four new CONNETIX PRO Build It 4 Ways packs:   CONNETIX PRO 30 Piece Build It 4 Ways Animals Pack Featuring a sophisticated colour palette of navy, teal, white, orange, cream and magenta, this 30-piece pack inspires older and advanced builders to create detailed animal designs. Smaller tiles enable greater precision, while ultra-strong magnets keep creations secure for interactive play. Powered by CONNETIX Smart Spin™ technology, magnets rotate and self-align to unlock new building angles and design possibilities. Four guided builds—an elephant, peacock, squirrel and cat—provide inspiration before builders mix, modify and create animals that are uniquely their own.   CONNETIX PRO 36 Piece Build It 4 Ways Creatures Pack Designed for older builders who love challenge and precision, this 36-piece pack features a bold, high-contrast colour palette and inspires intricate creature designs. Small PRO tiles with ultra-strong magnets make it easy to create detailed legs, wings and angular features that stay securely connected for interactive play. Powered by CONNETIX Smart Spin™ technology, magnets rotate and self-align to unlock new building angles and more complex designs. Four guided builds—a scorpion, wasp, crab and dragonfly—provide inspiration before builders reimagine, extend and transform their creations into entirely new creatures.   CONNETIX PRO 30 Piece Build It 4 Ways Vehicles Pack Created for older and advanced builders, this 30-piece pack features a bold colour palette of yellow, blue, green, grey, black and white, along with small precision PRO tiles and ultra-strong magnets for sturdy, detailed vehicle builds. Powered by CONNETIX Smart Spin™ technology, magnets rotate and self-align to unlock new building angles and more complex designs. Four guided builds—a digger, helicopter, jet ski and plane—provide inspiration before builders modify and transform their creations into their own unique designs. Packed in a durable travel-ready tin that doubles as a build base, it's designed for creativity wherever inspiration strikes.   CONNETIX PRO 21 Piece Build it 4 Ways Flowers Pack Featuring fresh tones of watermelon, lilac, purple, yellow, mint and green, this 21-piece pack is designed for older builders and kidults who enjoy intricate, creative construction. Small precision PRO tiles with ultra-strong magnets deliver a satisfying building experience and secure creations that can be picked up and displayed. Powered by CONNETIX Smart Spin™ technology, magnets rotate and self-align to unlock new building angles and layered floral designs. Four guided builds—a tulip, rose, daisy and orchid—provide inspiration before builders experiment with their own unique botanical creations.   With the PRO Build It 4 Ways packs, CONNETIX continues to push the boundaries of magnetic construction, delivering innovative building experiences that inspire creativity, confidence and imagination. By combining guided builds with open-ended exploration, each pack empowers older builders to keep creating, experimenting and discovering.   Retailers interested in ordering the new ranges for 2026 can contact Tom Neville at tom.neville@connetixtiles.com.   For more information on CONNETIX PRO and other CONNETIX ranges, visit www.connetixtiles.com.   About CONNETIX: CONNETIX is an award-winning brand redefining creative construction play with premium magnetic tiles designed to inspire imagination, innovation, and lifelong learning. Building on its reputation for quality and open-ended play, the brand continues to expand its CONNETIX PRO range with thoughtfully engineered products that empower children to take their creativity even further. Compatible with the full CONNETIX ecosystem, the PRO range offers endless opportunities to mix, match, and create. Loved by families, educators, and allied health professionals around the world, CONNETIX continues to innovate with products that grow alongside children and inspire meaningful play at every stage. As the world's most-followed magnetic tile brand on social media, CONNETIX proudly celebrates its global community by showcasing the limitless ways families can create, learn, and play. For more information, please visit the CONNETIX website or follow us on Instagram.      

Yahtzee   Gameplay Yahtzee is a dice game that incorporates some poker-style combinations. To win, players must score the most points by rolling five dice and creating specific combinations, including Three of a Kind, Four of a Kind, Full House, Small Straight, Large Straight, and Yahtzee.   Players get up to three rolls per turn. To begin, roll all five dice. Then, decide which dice you want to keep (if any!) and which you want to re-roll. Roll the remaining dice and again, decide which dice you want to keep and which you want to re-roll. You can do this a third time if you choose, but after your third roll, you must choose a category and record your score.   The scoring is as follows: Aces: count and add only Aces Twos: count and add only Twos Threes: count and add only Threes Fours: count and add only Fours Fives: count and add only Fives Sixes: count and add only Sixes 3 of a Kind: add all five dice 4 of a Kind: add all five dice Full House (three of one number and two of another): 25 points Small Straight (four numbers in a sequence): 30 points Large Straight (five numbers in a sequence): 40 points Yahtzee (five of the same number): 50 points Chance: add all five dice   You can complete any category, but you must complete one at the end of every turn. You may only complete each category once. However, if you roll an additional Yahtzee after already completing the Yahtzee category, you can earn a 100-point bonus and score the roll in another category.   After 13 rounds, the player with the highest grand total wins!   History While the origins of Yahtzee and its inspirations date back to at least 1938 with the dice game Yacht, the present-day and commercial version of Yahtzee was patented by Edwin Lowe in 1956.   According to Hasbro, the game was first invented by an anonymous Canadian couple, who called it The Yacht Game because they played it on their yacht with their friends. They got in touch with Lowe and asked him to manufacture a few sets to give to their friends as gifts and acquired the rights to the game in exchange for 1,000 sets.   In 1973, Milton Bradley purchased the E.S. Lowe Company, the company Edwin was using to produce and sell Yahtzee. In 1984, Hasbro acquired Milton Bradley, and to this day, Hasbro is the sole publisher of the game.   Reception & Awards Since its debut in 1956, Yahtzee has become one of the world's most recognizable dice games, with more than 40 million copies sold during its first 17 years alone. In 2020, Yahtzee was one of the finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame.