Bellevue, Washington-based SimplyFun, LLC., publisher of award-winning educational board games,recently marked a milestone of 200 award wins when their new Language Arts game, ARTributes, earned a PAL Award in May 2018.
SimplyFun games began winning awards in 2005, one year into the company’s operation. Since then, the company’s games have continued to be honored, including three from Oppenheim Toy Portfolio as well as the prestigious Mensa Select award for Math & STEM game Amalgam in 2017. Other leading organizations include Creative Child, NAPPA, Academics’ Choice and Teacher’s Choice Awards.
SimplyFun games have earned these awards for their unique and easy-to-learn concepts, interactive components and specific skill-building features. Working with notable game designers such as Reiner Knizia, Michael Schacht, Alan Moon and Aaron Weissblum, combined with SimplyFun’s commitment to high quality, have attributed to the continuous recognition.
“We take great pride in the level of thoughtfulness that goes into the design and playability of our games,” said SimplyFun President and CEO Patty Pearcy. “As a result, SimplyFun games provide a strong combination of fun and learning to kids of all ages.”
Founded in 2004, SimplyFun champions a vibrant, play-based education that enriches families and contributes to the potential of children, the success of schools and personal fulfillment. The company provides its Playologists (Independent Consultants) the opportunity to make a difference for kids and families with its skills-focused board games while earning income through direct sales opportunities in person and online.