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'''Buffalo Games Inc.''' (Buffalo Games) located in [[Buffalo, NY| Buffalo]], [[New York]] is a [[Table_top_game| table-top]] and [[Card_game| card]] games manufacturer, as well as [[Jigsaw_puzzle| puzzle]] and [Jigsaw_puzzle_accessories| puzzle accessories]] manufacturer. It was founded in 1986.<ref name=tdmonthly>{{cite web|url = http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=3293|title = TDmonthly - Buffalo Games Inc.|access-date = 2008-12-01|author = Sivhour Sim|year = 2008|month = July|publisher = TDmonthly}}</ref> |
'''Buffalo Games Inc.''' (Buffalo Games) located in [[Buffalo, NY| Buffalo]], [[New York]] is a [[Table_top_game| table-top]] and [[Card_game| card]] games manufacturer, as well as [[Jigsaw_puzzle| puzzle]] and [[Jigsaw_puzzle_accessories| puzzle accessories]] manufacturer. It was founded in 1986.<ref name=tdmonthly>{{cite web|url = http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=3293|title = TDmonthly - Buffalo Games Inc.|access-date = 2008-12-01|author = Sivhour Sim|year = 2008|month = July|publisher = TDmonthly}}</ref> |
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Buffalo Games Inc. continues to develop their product line with an emphasis on family.<ref name=tdmonthly /> |
Buffalo Games Inc. continues to develop their product line with an emphasis on family.<ref name=tdmonthly /> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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'''Buffalo Games Inc.''' was originally founded in 1986 as a family run business. The initial product line consisted of several board-games, and one puzzle, referred to as ''The World's Most Difficult Puzzle''<ref name=haar01>{{cite news|first = Lisa|last = Haarlander|title = Buffalo Games Solves Its Puzzle...|work = Business|publisher = The Buffalo News|date = 2004-10-25}}</ref>. The initial revenue from their product line came from their sales and marketing to bulk mail catalogs and department store gift sections.<ref name=apniche>{{cite news|first = Carolyn|last = Thompson|title = Buffalo Games finding success in niche market|agency = Associated Press|date = 2004-12-04|access-date = 2008-12-02|publisher = Associated Press Newswires}}</ref> They began mass manufacturing of games and puzzles in 1996.<ref name=buffalogames>{{cite web|url = http://www.buffalogames.com/aboutus/|title = Buffalo Games - About us|access-date = 2008-12-01|publisher = Buffalo Games Inc. }}</ref> The success Buffalo Games received in the puzzle market drove their product development for much of mid-1990s to early 2000s. In 1998, |
'''Buffalo Games Inc.''' was originally founded in 1986 as a family run business. The initial product line consisted of several board-games, and one puzzle, referred to as ''The World's Most Difficult Puzzle''<ref name=haar01>{{cite news|first = Lisa|last = Haarlander|title = Buffalo Games Solves Its Puzzle...|work = Business|publisher = The Buffalo News|date = 2004-10-25}}</ref>. The initial revenue from their product line came from their sales and marketing to bulk mail catalogs and department store gift sections.<ref name=apniche>{{cite news|first = Carolyn|last = Thompson|title = Buffalo Games finding success in niche market|agency = Associated Press|date = 2004-12-04|access-date = 2008-12-02|publisher = Associated Press Newswires}}</ref> They began mass manufacturing of games and puzzles in 1996.<ref name=buffalogames>{{cite web|url = http://www.buffalogames.com/aboutus/|title = Buffalo Games - About us|access-date = 2008-12-01|publisher = Buffalo Games Inc. }}</ref> The success Buffalo Games received in the puzzle market drove their product development for much of mid-1990s to early 2000s. In 1998, inspired by viewing a[[Photo_mosaic | photomosaic]] image in an issue of [[Wired_magazine | Wired]] magazine, Buffalo Games Inc. pursued and received the license to create puzzles based on the photo-mosaic trademark/patents owned by [[Photo_mosaic#Intellectual_property | Robert Silvers]].<ref name=haar01 /><ref name=apniche />. After aquiring the rights to reproduce photomosaic images, Buffalo Games Inc. garnered further success by signing licensing agreements with such corporations and trademark holders as <see below>. The most recent and notable agreement for Buffalo Games Inc. was the agreement with Disney to produce puzzles based on Disney characters and artwork. |
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In addition to producing puzzles for Disney, Buffalo Games also produces puzzles, or has received production rights to images supplied by such entities as [[The_simpsons|The Simpsons]], [[Audobon_society|Audobon Society]], and [[The_History_Channel|The History Channel]], [[Elvis|Elvis Presley]], [[Mona_lisa|The Mona Lisa]], and [[Norman_Rockwell| Norman Rockwell art]]. Buffalo Games Inc. continues to produce several lines of puzzles today. |
In addition to producing puzzles for Disney, Buffalo Games also produces puzzles, or has received production rights to images supplied by such entities as [[The_simpsons|The Simpsons]], [[Audobon_society|Audobon Society]], and [[The_History_Channel|The History Channel]], [[Elvis|Elvis Presley]], [[Mona_lisa|The Mona Lisa]], and [[Norman_Rockwell| Norman Rockwell art]]. Buffalo Games Inc. continues to produce several lines of puzzles today. |
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In 1999 Buffalo Games released ''[[Imaginiff]]'', marking a return to the game production/manufacturing industry<ref name=apniche/>. Over the past decade they have extended their game product line to over 11 card and board games<ref name=buffalogamesproducts>{{cite web|url = http://www.buffalogames.com/products/|title = Buffalo Games: Products|access-date = 2008-12-03|publisher = Buffalo Games Inc.}}</ref>. Imaginiff remains one of their top-sellers. |
In 1999 Buffalo Games released ''[[Imaginiff]]'', marking a return to the game production/manufacturing industry<ref name=apniche/>. Over the past decade they have extended their game product line to over 11 card and board games<ref name=buffalogamesproducts>{{cite web|url = http://www.buffalogames.com/products/|title = Buffalo Games: Products|access-date = 2008-12-03|publisher = Buffalo Games Inc.}}</ref>. Imaginiff remains one of their top-sellers. |
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== Products == |
== Products == |
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Revision as of 07:41, 8 December 2008
This is an article I am working on for the Buffalo Games Company, in buffalo new york template inspriration New_Era_Cap_Company --andrew.cudzilo (talk) 06:53, 2 December 2008 (UTC)
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| Company type | private |
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| Industry | Tabletop games |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Buffalo, NY, USA |
Key people | Paul A. Dedrick - Founder Eden Scott Dedrick - Vice President |
| Products | puzzles, tabletop/board games, card based games |
| Revenue | unknown |
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Number of employees | ~81 |
| Website | buffalogames.com |
Buffalo Games Inc. (Buffalo Games) located in Buffalo, New York is a table-top and card games manufacturer, as well as puzzle and puzzle accessories manufacturer. It was founded in 1986.[1] Buffalo Games Inc. continues to develop their product line with an emphasis on family.[1]
History
Buffalo Games Inc. was originally founded in 1986 as a family run business. The initial product line consisted of several board-games, and one puzzle, referred to as The World's Most Difficult Puzzle[2]. The initial revenue from their product line came from their sales and marketing to bulk mail catalogs and department store gift sections.[3] They began mass manufacturing of games and puzzles in 1996.[4] The success Buffalo Games received in the puzzle market drove their product development for much of mid-1990s to early 2000s. In 1998, inspired by viewing a photomosaic image in an issue of Wired magazine, Buffalo Games Inc. pursued and received the license to create puzzles based on the photo-mosaic trademark/patents owned by Robert Silvers.[2][3]. After aquiring the rights to reproduce photomosaic images, Buffalo Games Inc. garnered further success by signing licensing agreements with such corporations and trademark holders as <see below>. The most recent and notable agreement for Buffalo Games Inc. was the agreement with Disney to produce puzzles based on Disney characters and artwork.
In addition to producing puzzles for Disney, Buffalo Games also produces puzzles, or has received production rights to images supplied by such entities as The Simpsons, Audobon Society, and The History Channel, Elvis Presley, The Mona Lisa, and Norman Rockwell art. Buffalo Games Inc. continues to produce several lines of puzzles today.
In 1999 Buffalo Games released Imaginiff, marking a return to the game production/manufacturing industry[3]. Over the past decade they have extended their game product line to over 11 card and board games[5]. Imaginiff remains one of their top-sellers.
Products
Buffalo Games Inc designs/produces puzzles and puzzle accessories, as well as party-style board and card games.
| Card Games | Board Games | Puzzles | Puzzle Accessories |
|---|---|---|---|
1
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1
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2
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Puzzle Presto! |
Awards
Several of Buffalo Games Inc. product line has won awards for their innovation:
| Type | Game | Award(s) [6] |
|---|---|---|
| Board | Imaginiff | 1
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| Board | Last Word | 1
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| Board | The T-Shirt Game | 1
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| Board | Likewise! | 1
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| Board | Ruin | 1
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| Board | Visual Eyes | 1
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| Card | Monster Maker | 1
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| Card | Nacho Loco | 1
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| Card | Slap n' Grab | 1
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| Card | Bandits | 1
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Notes
References
- ^ a b Sivhour Sim (2008). "TDmonthly - Buffalo Games Inc". TDmonthly. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ a b Haarlander, Lisa (2004-10-25). "Buffalo Games Solves Its Puzzle...". Business. The Buffalo News.
- ^ a b c Thompson, Carolyn (2004-12-04). "Buffalo Games finding success in niche market". Associated Press Newswires. Associated Press.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Buffalo Games - About us". Buffalo Games Inc. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
- ^ "Buffalo Games: Products". Buffalo Games Inc. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
- ^ "Buffalo Games: Awards". Buffalo Games Inc. Retrieved 2008-12-06.