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2022  Chicago Toy & Game Fair 
Will be in-person! Details TBA! 

2021 Virtual Chicago Toy & Game Fair 
Entertainment, Giveaways and More! 
November 20th - December 31st

Holiday Giveaway Winners! 

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B.G. from Chicago won a 

$250 Learnng Express Gift Card! 

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Photos from More Winners to be Posted Soon! 

Joyce from St. Charles, IL won

$250 of signed games

invented by Peggy Brown!

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Family entertainment delivered by the People of Play
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YOUNG INVENTOR CHALLENGE AWARDS

Watch as the winners of the Young Inventor Challenge are revealed! The awards show premieres at 10am Central on 11/20/21 and will loop for continued viewing.

Inspired to create your own toy or game? Learn more.

Thank you, Young Inventor Challenge sponsors!

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GOLIATH DANCE BREAK

Made just for preschoolers from our friends at Goliath! Story time with special characters plus magic, singalongs and more!

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Goliath's Dance Break

Goliath's Dance Break

Goliath's Dance Break
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Pop Around with Pop The Pig

Pop Around with Pop The Pig

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Cool Moves on Thin Ice

Cool Moves on Thin Ice

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Magical Moves with Rainbow Ralph

Magical Moves with Rainbow Ralph

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Clip Clop to Hip Hop with Rainbow Ralph

Clip Clop to Hip Hop with Rainbow Ralph

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STORIES BEHIND YOUR FAVORITE TOYS & GAMES

Gather the whole family together to watch the stories behind your favorite toys and games sponsored by Roo Games.

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Stories Behind Your Favorite Toys & Games

Stories Behind Your Favorite Toys & Games

Stories Behind Your Favorite Toys & Games
The Mystery Behind the Invention of Clue | Where's the Fun from?

The Mystery Behind the Invention of Clue | Where's the Fun from?

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Reuben Klamer Invented The Game of Life for Milton Bradley Company's 100th Birthday!

Reuben Klamer Invented The Game of Life for Milton Bradley Company's 100th Birthday!

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Who Invented Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots?  | Where's the Fun from? (with guest star Bruce Buffer)

Who Invented Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots? | Where's the Fun from? (with guest star Bruce Buffer)

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The LEGO® Story

The LEGO® Story

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THE CRAZY AARON SHOW

Get a lesson in science from Crazy Aaron himself! Learn about the sun, the stars, things that are iridescent, photography and more. Explore more fidget fun at crazyaarons.com. 

The Crazy Aaron Show

The Crazy Aaron Show

The Crazy Aaron Show
The Crazy Aaron Show: Pirate Science

The Crazy Aaron Show: Pirate Science

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The Crazy Aaron Show: Iridescence

The Crazy Aaron Show: Iridescence

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The Crazy Aaron Show: Fish of the Reef

The Crazy Aaron Show: Fish of the Reef

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The Crazy Aaron Show: Liquid Glass

The Crazy Aaron Show: Liquid Glass

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The Play-Doh Show

The Play-Doh Show

The Play-Doh Show
Play Doh Videos | Happy Thanksgiving!!!! | Stop Motion | The Play-Doh Show

Play Doh Videos | Happy Thanksgiving!!!! | Stop Motion | The Play-Doh Show

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Play Doh Videos | Halloween Candy and Scary Spiders!!! | Stop Motion | The Play-Doh Show

Play Doh Videos | Halloween Candy and Scary Spiders!!! | Stop Motion | The Play-Doh Show

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Play Doh Videos | Back to School with Play-Doh | Stop Motion | The Play-Doh Show

Play Doh Videos | Back to School with Play-Doh | Stop Motion | The Play-Doh Show

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Play Doh Videos | Superhero Special | Stop Motion | The Play-Doh Show

Play Doh Videos | Superhero Special | Stop Motion | The Play-Doh Show

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THE PLAY-DOH SHOW

Watch the Doh-Dohs and featured Play-Doh guests go on the best adventures ever!

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HIDDEN ROLE PODCAST

A weekly podcast that interviews the inventors of your favorite toys and games to bring you their incredible stories and wealth of knowledge!

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Hidden Role Podcast

Hidden Role Podcast

Hidden Role Podcast
Josh West is a Game Scout!

Josh West is a Game Scout!

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Aaron Muderick invented Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty!

Aaron Muderick invented Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty!

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Rory O'Connor Invented Rory's Story Cubes!

Rory O'Connor Invented Rory's Story Cubes!

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Mary Couzin founded People of Play!

Mary Couzin founded People of Play!

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SKETCH WITH PRINCESS ETCH

Grab your Etch A Sketch and learn with Princess Etch!  

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Princess Etch

Princess Etch

Princess Etch
I etch a sketched an Among Us crewmate while talking for like 10 minutes

I etch a sketched an Among Us crewmate while talking for like 10 minutes

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Live Etch A Sketch Art - American Gothic

Live Etch A Sketch Art - American Gothic

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Milotic - Pokémon Etch A Sketch time lapse

Milotic - Pokémon Etch A Sketch time lapse

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When people express disgust about the length of my nails in my Etch A Sketch videos

When people express disgust about the length of my nails in my Etch A Sketch videos

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RADIO FLYER TAKING FLIGHT

Enjoy this Moonbot Studios' Emmy-nominated short film inspired by the life and heritage of Antonio Pasin, inventor of the Radio Flyer wagon. Watch as a small boy’s day with Grandpa transforms into an epic adventure.

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Radio Flyer Taking Flight

Radio Flyer Taking Flight

Radio Flyer Taking Flight
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Taking Flight

Taking Flight

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TAGIE AWARDS


​The Toy & Game International Awards (TAGIEs) are a celebration

of innovators and inventors from around the world.

Tune in to see the honorees for 2021. 

 

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CHITAG RAFFLE - $1,250+ of PRIZES

One entry per email address. Eligible winners must be in the continental US.

Week 1: Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty Pack - $250 retail value
Week 2: Autographed toys and games by inventor,
Peggy Brown -  $250+ retail value
Week 3:
Goliath Games Bundle - $250 retail value
Week 4:
Learning Express Lake Zurich Gift Card - $250 
Week 5: J
enga Giant JS7 (stacks to over 5 feet high), Jenga Giant Challenge (stacks to over 3 feet high) and Jenga Ocean: (made of 100% recycled fishing nets) - $250 retail value

2021 CHITAG RAFFLE - $1,250+ of PRIZES - contest now closed 

One entry per email address. Eligible winners must be in the continental US.

Week 1: Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty Pack - $250 retail value
Week 2: Autographed toys and games by inventor,
Peggy Brown -  $250+ retail value
Week 3:
Goliath Games Bundle - $250 retail value
Week 4:
Learning Express Lake Zurich Gift Card - $250 
Week 5: J
enga Giant JS7 (stacks to over 5 feet high), Jenga Giant Challenge (stacks to over 3 feet high) and Jenga Ocean: (made of 100% recycled fishing nets) - $250 retail value

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