A dozen great ideas in gear
Posted 06.19.2012 at 10:02 am
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Pressman Toy recently released a series of apps that turn iPad screens into board games. To use them, players need a set of four game pieces, all of which are made from a metal-and-plastic polymer that allows them to interact with the touchscreen. Pressman Toy iPieces: $10
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