These games are the inventions of Jim Deacove. Jim first made a few co-op games for his own family and was encouraged by friends to make more. The Deacove family was and is no different from others. Sharing toys, helping mom and dad, being kind to others are values taught in all homes. To find games which help to reinforce such sharing attitudes, however, is very difficult. Thus, Jim and Ruth felt they had to create some. The "hobby". became a small business in their home 25 years ago (1972).
    Our games foster the spirit of co-operation. Players help each other climb a mountain, make a community, bring in the harvest, complete a space exploration... They are never against each other.

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