HobbyTalk, PirateTalk, TravelTalk – US Games Systems, Inc – Highlight

Converstation Cards for the Entire Family.  Fun game, no rules!  Pick a card & let’s talk! 

We were introduced to U.S. Games Systems, Inc., either at BEA or Toy Fair, and I can tell you we are quite happy to have come into contact with them, as the TravelTalk cards saved us on a trip to Hilton Head and Universal Studios this summer.  Not only did they amuse the children, but they also get to teach you as a parent a little bit more of what your little ones are thinking about.  Taking a look at the TravelTalk Card below, you would be amazed at all the information you get from your kids when they are asked what country they would want to visit and what they would like to do.  Our one boy said he wanted to visit China so that he could learn more about Kung Fu.  Those next 2 hours went by rather quickly, as my wife continued to read cards and my kids continued to answer questions.

Now you have HobbyTalk and PirateTalk to join TravelTalk.  I have taken a look through both and feel that HobbyTalk may actually be my favorite one so far.  We have not played with the kids as we are planning to “save” it for the next long car ride, but it looks like a winner.  Questions like “What is your favorite breed of dog or cat?” and “What kind of underwater creatures would you like to see?” look like gems.  The cards themselves have some facts listed before the questions that help warm your kids up to the questions being asked.  Perfect, in my opinion, and since my kids see it as a “game” they have a good time with it.  PirateTalk is also very cool with the theme being Pirates (obviously), and I am looking forward to finding out “What would you choose as your pirate name and why?” from my kids.  The artwork is nice, and the cards are sturdy, so no worries about the quality here.

If you want to become a bit closer to your kids, get an idea of what is going on in their head, or just save yourself some aggravation while on a long car ride, then these conversation cards are what you need.  Pick some up for your children for the holidays–perfect stocking stuffers!  I love games that I can feel like I am learning something along with my kids, and these fit the bill.

HobbyTalk deck provides an entertaining way to get conversations rolling, with 52 colorfully-illustrated cards. Each card presents interesting facts about a hobby with a question designed to get everyone talking about their ideas and opinions. Topics includes sports, art, music, collecting, Sudoku, skateboarding, paintball, and more!
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Why do pirates wear gold earrings? When was the Golden Age of Piracy? Who were the most famous female pirates?

PirateTalk Conversation Card deck is chock full of amazing pirate lore and legend, as well as fascinating facts about real-life pirates and how they lived life on the high seas. PirateTalk cards are sure to fire up the imagination with fun topics like sunken treasure, swashbucklers in popular movies and books, and “Talk Like a Pirate Day.”

Each colorfully illustrated card presents interesting facts with intriguing questions designed to get everyone talking about their own ideas and experiences. Illustrated 52-card deck.
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Terrific for parents and teachers. Kids learn facts while thinking about their life’s choices. Great for kicking off classroom discussions. For example, “What country do you want to visit most? Why? What do you want to see there?” Illustrated 52-card deck.

Note:  PirateTalk, TravelTalk, HobbyTalk all provide for review by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.