We know how much creativity, skill-building, problem-solving, and strategy go into playtime. That's why GHRI staff spent the last year selecting 135 promising new toys and games before turning them over to 140 kids, ages 3 to 13, for testing in our labs and in their homes. We parsed 1,000-plus surveys, subjected toys to a Drop Tester, and checked safety data to find the 24 best. Be sure to check our top board game picks for more family fun!
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The T.S. Shure ArchiQuest Architectural Elements ($30; ages 4+; amazon.com) contains more than 50 wooden blocks, in fresh shapes and bright hues, that young builders loved stacking up — and knocking down.
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