At the opening of Spielwarenmesse Digital, this year\u2019s prize winners were announced. In the PreSchool category, the winner was the \u2018Emergency Doctor\u2019s Backpack\u2019 from Legler. Hutter Trade GmbH & Co. KG & DUJARDIN took the award in the SchoolKids category with \u2018Fabulus Elexus\u2019. Meanwhile, \u2018echoes \u2013 the Audio Mystery Game\u2019 from Ravensburger was the winner for Teenager & Adults, and OPPI claimed first place in the Startup category with \u2018Piks\u2019. \u2018Animal Friends\u2019 from Fischertechnik took first prize in the new Sustainability category. There were no nominees, and hence no winners, in the Baby & Infant group this year.<\/p>\n
All of the award-winning innovations were selected, by a jury of international industry representatives, for their prospect for retail success, play fun, safety, originality, comprehensibility of the product concept, and workmanship & quality. An overview of all nominees and winners is available in the ToyAward Special Area on Spielwarenmesse Digital.<\/p>\n
Category PreSchool (3-6 years)<\/strong><\/p>\n Emergency Doctor\u2019s Backpack, Legler<\/strong><\/p>\n The \u2018Emergency Doctor\u2019s Backpack\u2019 from Legler is a modern interpretation of the classic toy doctor\u2019s bag. Inside the high quality rucksack are a number of authentic-looking tools for simulating mobile emergency care \u2013 from bandages and a stethoscope to a blood pressure monitor and a mini-defibrillator. The jury of experts was impressed by the design of the medical kit: \u201cThe modern representation of the tools and their largely softwood construction are especially worthy of comment.\u201d<\/p>\n Category SchoolKids (6-10 years)<\/strong><\/p>\n Fabulus Elexus, Hutter Trade GmbH & Co. KG & DUJARDIN<\/strong><\/p>\n The secrets of chemistry are enchantingly packaged in the \u2018Fabulus Elexus\u2019 set from Hutter Trade GmbH & Co. KG & DUJARDIN. Using the Book of Magical Elixirs, young magicians can conjure up various potions from snail slime and elves\u2019 blood. Nor has the learning factor been neglected \u2013 before doing anything else, all the vials must first be labelled, and in doing so, children learn about the composition of the ingredients and what they do. \u201cThe kit has a big play-enjoyment factor and introduces chemistry to children in a fun way,\u201d was the approving comment of the jurors.<\/p>\n Category Teenager & Adults (10 years and older)<\/strong><\/p>\n echoes \u2013 The Audio Mystery Game, Ravensburger<\/strong><\/p>\n In \u2018echoes\u2019 by Ravensburger, mysterious cases have to be solved with the aid of audio sequences. First, the playing cards are scanned with an app. Using the audio hints that are then played back, the investigators work out how, and in what order, three cards need to be combined in order to reconstruct the sequence of events. In the view of the jury, \u201cThis audio game is ideal for the podcast era, and its aural hints will train players\u2019 concentration.\u201d<\/p>\n