video games, tablet, and smartphone applications. However, the sales of board games and puzzles are likely to benefit from the current back-to-basics trend, which has parents looking for ways to unplug their kids and limit their screen exposure." -[Mintel]
Chinese Ring ($12) Jigsaw Puzzles ($5-$35) Rush Hour ($20) 3D Puzzles Bop It! Tetris Game ($12) Hand held Tetris ($14) Musical Sound Puzzle ($8) Computer Web Apps MOBILE Apps
are white 70% have bought games in the last year 62% say music is an important part of their lives 9% play an instrument 74% want to provide children with things they didn't have Parents of children ages 6-11 [30 million]
POS: Big Coda Display the launch Channels online, TV, POS campaign Crack the Coda experiential Giant Coda Toy in major urban centers BACK TO SCHOOL LAUNCH
in the "back to basics" trend where people are looking for more traditional ways of entertainment and mental stimulation.] [Music is important in development, but music education is being cut in schools.] Back to Basics Music Education • develops language and reasoning • strengthens memorization • increases coordination • builds imagination • learn pattern recognition • contributes to emotional development business case/rationale