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Light or Dark

Light or Dark is a two player children's board game set against the background of the world energy crisis, including cards, dice, hourglass, chess board and other related components. Players need to complete the task of curbing the spread of pollution and building new energy stations with limited time and energy. The purpose is for children to develop a sense of time, concentration and comprehensive strategy in cooperation and problem solving, and to experience a sense of crisis, a sense of urgency, a sense of mission and a sense of victory in challenging and interesting games.

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Dastbaf

The Persian carpet is the most significant aspect of Persian culture. The initial design idea for a board game on a carpet weaving theme originated from the visual principles of Persian miniatures. Illustrations follow the symbolism and abstraction in Persian carpet design as they allow players to interact with each other and brake into the game story. Player boards are specific cities in Iran that are the most recognized for their handmade carpets. Color diversity and dancing motifs surrounding a part of a carpet are considered in the package illustration to empower the visual identity.

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Concave-Convex

The tenon and mortise building blocks are 211 pieces in total, extracted from the traditional Chinese tenon and mortise structure and simplified into 30 simple tenons and mortises (such as square dovetail, T-shaped tenon, etc.) suitable for young children to play. The tenon and mortise are made of dark black walnut wood and light beech wood, respectively. The natural color and simple wood sense make children feel the power of nature in play, and learn the wisdom of the ancients.

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MoFU

MoFU are transforming toys that are also brainteaser puzzles. Starting as identically shaped cuboids that slide out of boxes on drawers, each MoFU unfolds into a different kind of animal - pig, monkey, tiger, hippo, and giraffe. Each animal is its own character with cute and iconic features, but each is also a distinct puzzle. Folding a MoFU back into the correct cuboid shape so it can perfectly fit back into its box is a brainteasing challenge.

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Candy

This candy 3D printer combines traditional Chinese folk art "Sugar Figure Blowing" with modern technology. More children will be exposed to this traditional Chinese folk art, which will add fun to their lives. The candy 3D printer can be manipulated through the App, and the candy particles can be printed and formed in the form of 3D printing, bringing various styles of candies to the children to eat and appreciate.

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Cubecor

Cubecor is a simple yet intricate toy challenging the children's power of thinking and creativity and familiarizes them with colors and simple, complementary and functional fittings. By attaching small cubes to each other, the set will be complete. Various easy connections including magnets, Velcro and pins are used in parts. Finding connections and connecting them to each other, completes the cube. Also reinforces their three-dimensional understanding by persuading the child to complete a simple and familiar volume.

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