AUSTRALIAN GAMES ASSOCIATION GAME OF THE YEAR 2005

PARENT TO PARENT ADDING WISDOM AWARD
"All of the votes are in and your work/inspiration involved in the creation of the suspense game, Spy Alley, is amazing. Its 'watch-your-back' action appeals to the entire family and keeps everyone looking over their shoulders with surprising fun around each corner!
Jodie Lynn - Family/Health Expert of Parent to Parent, author of Mommy CEO and CEO/Founder

CREATIVE CHILD MAGAZINE’S PREFERRED CHOICE AWARD

PARENTING FOR HIGH POTENTIAL MAGAZINE AWARD
Spy Alley is recommended by The National Association for Gifted Children
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)

MENSA AWARD WINNER
American Mensa proudly recognizes Spy Alley as one of the top five new games for 1998
and distinguishes it as Mensa Select®.
American Mensa Ltd.

BEST LEARNING TOYS OF 1998
Spy Alley has been named one of Family Life's "Best Learning Toys of 1998."
Family Life Magazine

GAMES 100
1998 Buyer's Guide to Games. One of the top games in the family category.
Games Magazine

PARENTS' CHOICE AWARD
Parents' Choice gave Spy Alley A 1997 Doing & Learning Approval.
Parents' Choice Foundation

TOP 10 GAMES
Top 10 Best New Games for 1997.
Chicago Tribune

THE PERFECT GIFT
Style section of the Washington Post (November, 1998).
Washington Post

FAVORITE FAMILY GAME
Rick Shefchik — Staff Columnist (May, 1999)
St. Paul (Minnesota) Pioneer Press

CANADIAN TOY TESTING COUNCIL
The Canadian Toy Testing Council has given Spy Alley a three-star “***” rating – the highest level.

“From breathtaking close calls to white knuckle, edge of your seat excitement, this game will keep you moving and keep you thinking … non stop!”
Education Clearinghouse

"The game rules are surprisingly simple and yet there are so many twists and turns that it can become quite suspenseful. One of my favorite things about Spy Alley is that it's a different game every time you play - and that's a good thing, since my kids ask to play at least once a week!"
Cindy Prechtel - Homeschool Reviews For You

“Perfect for family play. There is plenty of bluff and deception involved here — just the thing to expect when dealing with spies.”
Gamers Alliance - H.M. Levy

“Our testers loved this game.”
“The only impossible part of this mission is pulling the kids away from the game by
bedtime!”
Dallas Child Magazine - December 2000

“My wife and I got this game shortly before heading back to the family homestead for the holidays. We played it with my entire family (ranging from a third grader through my grandparents) and everyone had a blast. This is one of the first games my wife or I will suggest now, and no one we’ve played it with has not liked it.”
A Toy Enthusiast from MN - December 1999

“Our Favorite family game.”
“The true essence of the game, then — just like real spying, I would assume — is
bluffing, deception and double-crossing.”
St. Paul Pioneer Press - Rich Shefchik

“Spy Alley sales increased dramatically in its second year with our catalog. It’s very popular with our customers.”
Mindware Catalog - Jeanne Voight (President)

“We’ve had so many great comments about Spy Alley from our customers. It sells itself and has become one of our best selling games.”
Double Play - Barbara Shine (Owner)

“From breathtaking close calls to white knuckle, edge of your seat excitement, this game will keep you moving and keep you thinking … non stop!”
Education Clearinghouse

“It’s a simple identity-guessing game that plays extremely well.”
Chicago Tribune - December 2000

“We had a great response to Spy Alley and great customer feedback. It’s a good game for a broad age range and entertaining for adults as well. The more you play it the more you can develop your strategy.”
Wind Up Here - Chris Gowdy (Co-owner)

“Good game! Enjoyable and excellent instructions, fun for all ages.”
American Mensa, Ltd. - Mensa Member

“Deception, suspicion, treachery. The perfect ingredients for an evening at home around the dining room table.”
Games Magazine - John Chaneski

“I’m so happy with Spy Alley. I can’t keep it on my shelf.”
The Old Game Store - Martha Folsom (Owner)

“We featured Spy Alley in our newsletter, and received a great response! Our customers love games the entire family will enjoy (translation: won’t bore the adults!) Spy Alley is easy to learn, but has increasingly complex strategy. Our staff test play our games because they will sell games they like...and they like Spy Alley!”
The Village Toy Shoppe - Judy Roach (Owner)

“Our staff loved playing Spy Alley, which naturally translated to great sales results for us.”
Turn Off The TV Catalog - Tim Zier (President)