PlayMonster Expands Family Game Lineup Ahead of the 2026 Holiday Shopping Season

Six new launches bring fresh twists to family game nights with engaging, easy-to-learn games designed to create moments worth sharing

CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading international toy and game company PlayMonster is giving families even more reasons to gather around the table with six new family games designed to bring laughter, friendly competition, and memorable, shareable moments to their next get-together. The latest assortment spans fast-paced action games, strategy and guessing games, conversation card games, and interactive tabletop challenges, with options for all types of players, from parents and kids to teens, friends, and couples.

Whether consumers are shopping for family game nights, holiday gatherings, parties, or gifts for game-loving friends, the latest releases offer visual, reaction-driven gameplay that delivers the kind of spontaneous moments players will want to capture, post, and share. New launches include:

• Rump Race: ($19.99/Ages 8+/Available at Target, Walmart, Amazon, and TikTok Shop) The funny, fast-paced balloon-popping battle that’s breaking the internet! Don’t stop til’ you hear the pop!
• Tales: ($19.99/Ages 8+/Family, Couples, and Kids available at Target) The conversation card games designed to bring people closer through the power of meaningful dialogue, with editions for kids, teens, couples, friends, and families.
• Family Ties: ($19.99/Ages 8+/Available at Target) Exclusively at Target, answer together, link up, and hold on — matching answers connect players with stretchy ties, but mismatches mean losing them. The two most connected players win!
• Psychological: ($19.99/Ages 8+/Available at Amazon and Target) A game of insight that tests how well you know your friends by ranking two personality traits of another player, delivering surprising insights and fun moments of connection every time you play. Get the closest to how that player ranks themself to earn points!
• Axe Max: ($19.97/Ages 8+/Available exclusively at Walmart) Bring the excitement of axe throwing to your tabletop by spinning Max’s arm, pressing the button, and sending your axe flying toward the target.
• Breakfast Blitz: ($19.99/Ages 8+/Available at Target) The head-to-head breakfast showdown that has both players launching cereal into the air at the same time and racing to catch it in their mouths.

"The best games today are fun to play, fun to watch, and fun to share — and that's exactly what we set out to create," says Jonathan Berkowitz, CEO of PlayMonster. "This lineup is built for the moments people want to capture, post, and experience together."

These launches join PlayMonster’s growing portfolio of family-favorite games and activities and reinforce the company’s commitment to creating products that bring people together — on and off the screen. From games that spark meaningful conversations to physical challenges that inspire plenty of laughs, the roster offers multiple ways to connect during the holidays and year-round. Shoppers can discover the latest PlayMonster games on Amazon, TikTok Shop, and on Target & Walmart shelves nationwide.

For more information about PlayMonster games, visit www.playmonster.com or follow @playmonsterfun on socials.

About PlayMonster

PlayMonster is a leading international toy and game company on a mission to connect people around the world through the power of social, shareable play and creative experiences. The company is committed to delivering exceptional play value through the design, manufacture, and marketing of innovative toys, games, and activities. PlayMonster’s diversified portfolio includes award-winning brands and products such as Marshmallow Madness, Tales, Taco vs Burrito, Never Have I Ever, TOTY Game of the Year Yeti in My Spaghetti®, The Magical World of Disney Trivia, Five Crowns®, Farkle, Hacky Sack®, KOOSH®, Spirograph, Loopdedoo, Fashion Plates® and Colorforms.

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