Swinxs

The Creative Child Magazine Game of the Year Award winner, Swinxs ($150), is like no game console you’ve ever seen. There’s no screen, and no controllers, but that just means that there’s no sitting in front of the TV to play. Instead, kids are active and engaged as they run relay races, test their reactions, and take educational quizzes. Swinx has no cords to tie kids down. It’s powered by a rechargeable battery, and color-coded wristbands identify each player, allowing the console to be used outdoors, so kids can run far and wide as they play. Download more games for free on the website, and even create your own!