You've Been Sentenced! Game Awarded The Toy Man® Seal of Approval

Wilmington, DE, August 17, 2011 --(PR.com)-- McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds, creators of award-winning educational, party and board games recently received The Toy Man Seal of Approval for the You’ve been Sentenced! word game.

In order to become a recipient of The Toy Man Seal of Approval, each product is evaluated by not just consumers, but by highly qualified industry professionals, as well, in a strict and well defined evaluation. To receive The Seal of Approval products must not only entertain, but also teach simultaneously, actively stimulate a child's imagination, and contribute to further creative skill development in the age group for which they are designed. Further, products must be easy for children to use/play, consistent with current safety standards and contribute to the child’s development, mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally.

According to The Toy Man, "You’ve been Sentenced! creates an atmosphere of challenging gameplay that encourages strategic thinking and planning, using your brain a bit more than usual, and stimulates the competitive spirit in all of the players. You’ve been Sentenced! can become literally habit-forming with all of the hilarious fun!”

In addition to The Toy Man Seal of Approval, the You’ve been Sentenced! word game has also already won an impressive list of awards and recognition including:
* PTPA 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
* Parent’s Choice Award
* Creative Child Magazine, Seal of Excellence
* Dr. Toy Best Products
* Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Gold Seal Award
* Parent’s Choice Award

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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