Story Time Chess - Game-based Curriculum Solution
Company: Story Time Chess, Brooklyn, NY
Company Description: Story Time Chess is the only board game in the world that can teach children as young as 3 how to play chess. Story Time Chess is a board game that teaches chess to young children using silly stories, vibrant illustrations, custom chess pieces, and a unique chess board. Stories and supporting materials communicate the rules of chess to children ages 3 and up in a way that makes learning chess fun
Nomination Category: New Product & Service Categories - Education
Nomination Sub Category: Game-based Curriculum Solution
Nomination Title: Story Time Chess
This is an updated product that was released 81/2020. The first version of Story Time Chess launched via kickstarter 8/2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-ze2TcRzQM
The 2021 Toy of The Year People’s Choice Winner: Story Time Chess is the only board game in the world that can teach children as young as 3 how to play chess. Story Time Chess is a board game that teaches chess to young children using silly stories, vibrant illustrations, custom chess pieces, and a unique chess board. The stories and supporting materials communicate the rules of chess to children ages 3 and up in a way that makes learning chess simple and fun. Best of all, no chess experience is required for parents or children to learn.
Children Need Chess
Parents want to do everything possible to get their children ahead. Chess is a game that has been proven to be beneficial for people of all ages. Learning chess leads to increased test scores, stronger critical thinking skills, an ability to plan ahead, improved executive functions, and so much more.
When learning chess, the younger you start, the more beneficial it is. However, chess has rarely been accessible to children under the age of 7. For young children, Story Time Chess is like a set of training wheels for a bicycle. Parents can get their children ahead by experiencing the full potential and impact chess can have by introducing it to their children at the youngest ages possible.
Story Time Chess has proven to help children excel by:
-Strengthening academic performance
-Improving retained test scores
-Enhancing arithmetical skills
-Honing verbal skills
-Sharpening critical thinking
-Boosts emotional intelligence
From it's launch in Aug of 2018 to presentStory Time Chess has been sweeping the nation and booming.
2018:
Income: 93,946
Kickstarter Staff Pick
Funded in under 12 hrs
Funded at 243%
Highest funded kids chess game in kickstarter history
2019:
Income: $271,055
289% YOY growth
Amazon top 600 game w/ 4.7 stars
2020:
Income: $1,092,612
403% YOY growth (in pandemic)
V2 of game launched (submitted for this award)
Toy of The Year Finalist
TillywigBrain Child winner
Mom's Choice Award Winner
Parents Choice Award Winner
The National Parent Center Seal of Approval
Pal Award Top Ten Winner
Hot Diggity Awards Winner
Toy Inside Toy Winner
2021
Projected Income: $5,040,000
461% YOY Growth
People's Choice Toy of The Year Winner!
39 new retailers in last 2 weeks
Launched 4 new SKU's
Story Time Chess has also received amazing reviews on all platforms as well a huge endorsements from educators, chess grand masters, parents, and celebrities.
Parents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziHDHYvsrls
Educators: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os9FdTt6-hc
"Chess is such an important game for kid to learn. If you are intersted in getting your tots involved check out Story Time Chess" David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris (Actors and Parents of 2)
Amazon Reviews: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Time-Chess-Character-Educational/dp/B07T29461V#customerReviews
TimberdoodleReviews: https://timberdoodle.com/products/story-time-chess
Customer LOVE Story Time Chess. Story Time Chess won the consumer choice (People's Choice) #1 Toy for 2021 beating massive brands like: Star Wars, Disney, Mattel, Lego, and many more.
Link for press release: https://kidstuffpr.com/portfolio/story-time-chess-wins-peoples-choice-2021-toy-of-the-year-awards/