You've been Sentenced! Word Game Receives Dad Does Approved Award

McNeill Designs' award winning educational word game You've been Sentenced! was recently honored by DadDoes.com with a Dad Does Approved Award for toys and games.

2011-05-29

WILMINGTON, DE, May 29, 2011 (Press-News.org) The You've been Sentenced! word game recently received a Dad Does Approved Award in the toys and games category. Dad Does is a community where dads discuss life, use products and write insightful reviews. According to Dad Does, "Dad's do the same things that 'regular people' do, but as Dad we have slightly different priorities and concerns - we see everything we do through a 'dad lens.'"

According to Dad Does, "Playing You've Been Sentenced! and the topic specific Add-On Decks is sort of like playing Trivial Pursuit meets MadLibs...You've Been Sentenced! is one of those simple games that just works on all levels. The NASA Space Terminology Add-On Deck is great for kids interested in space and they [McNeill Designs] also make a number of other Add-On Decks in other categories..."

Since its creation in 2005, the You've Been Sentenced! game has been recognized by both the gaming and education communities and is the recipient of numerous awards. In addition to the Dad Does Approved Award You've been Sentenced! has also been recognized with the following honors:

* Creative Child Magazine, Seal of Excellence
* Dr. Toy Best Products
* Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Gold Seal Award
* Spewgie Award, Best Family Fun Game
* iParenting Media Hot Product Award
* FAO Schwarz Toy Auditions, Winner
* National Parenting Seal of Approval
* Mr. Dad Seal of Approval
* George Lucas Educational Foundation's Edutopia magazine, Hot Media for Educators
* MENSA Society's Parenting for High Potential magazine, Resource Roundup Pick
* Scholastic Instructor Magazine Teachers Pick Best of 2009
* Tillywig 2010 Laugh Out Loud Fun Award
* Parent's Choice Award

Founded in 2004, McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds is a 40+ person creative team which produces games and toys of all kinds. The company's recent releases include award-winning games You've been Sentenced! and Twisted Fish.

McNeill Designs products are distributed internationally throughout the USA as well as in New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, and Canada. For a comprehensive store locator, please visit McNeillDesigns (dot) com

For more information about McNeill Designs, its products, and people, or to request a media sample, please contact Susan McNeill at 302-478-2757 or visit McNeillDesigns (dot) com

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