Winner & Nominees 2026

Baby & Infant

WINNER

my first tonies (tonies GmbH)

My First Tonies for the Toniebox offer listening experiences for children from one year old. Soft, easy-to grasp figures introduce toddlers to wonderful sound worlds through short stories and simple vocabulary games. In the Jungle Set, they jump from branch to branch with a monkey or roam the jungle with a tiger. In the Farm Set, they meet neighing horses and grunting pigs. Especially age-appropriate are the short 12-minute stories and the way the figures—cow, parrot, and others—encourage independent play. The jury awarded the winner in the Baby & Infant category for its combination of age-appropriate storytelling and sensory engagement. 

NOMINATED

Kuby (OPPI)

OPPI presents Kuby, a sorting cube with a twist. Its interchangeable walls allow the cube to grow with the child’s abilities. Simple geometric shapes like circle, triangle, cloud, and star are ideal for children from one year old. Later, the difficulty can be increased with numbers and letters. The jury praises the versatility of this quiet, safe toy made from soft organic silicone and wood, as well as the attractive colors.

NOMINATED

Yookidoo Spray ’n’ Roll magic book (EuroPlay Trading Solution SRL)

Yookidoo Spray ’N’ Roll Magic Book offers young artists perfect bath-time entertainment! The trick with this waterproof bath book: the motifs are black and white when dry, and the colors only appear when sprayed with water or rolled over with a damp roller. This sustainable approach impressed the jury, who also appreciated the entertainment value and suitability for indoor and outdoor play.

PreSchool

WINNER

der berg ruft (Auzou jeux / Hutter Trade GmbH & Co KG HUCH!)

This engaging game introduces children up to six years old to the trendy sport of climbing—safely at home. The vertical game setup, where two climbing teams compete, is unusual. Which team secures the best holds and climbs the wall fastest? Young climbers must estimate rope length for each move while keeping track of all their team members. This develops dexterity and strategy. The jury awarded the game the PreSchool category winner for its coherent overall package and varied gameplay. 

NOMINATED

Boxineers™ Cardboard Vehicles and Animals (Learning Resources)

Boxineers Cardboard Vehicles and Animals offer endless crafting fun and teach children aged five and up the basics of creative building. A simple box can become a rocket, truck, or submarine in one day, and a kitten or unicorn the next. Stickers and other design elements make creations colorful and lovable. The jury nominated it for its versatility and creative potential.

NOMINATED

Thread-to-Calm Cube Group Set (Edx Education Co., Ltd.)

The Thread-to-Calm Cube Group Set combines string threading with a stress cube in a highly entertaining way. Children first assemble plastic parts into a cube, then thread strings and laces around it. This calming game develops 3D thinking, offers endless variations, and is portable. The jury also praised the handy threading tool.

School­Kids

WINNER

Temple twist (Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG)

When it's time to find the treasure chambers together, the whole family becomes temple knights! Watch out—the temple can rotate or change each turn. Players must cooperate to keep track of their goal. Temple Twist is a cooperative game for all ages. Action cards guide players through the 3D labyrinth, requiring them to think ahead without seeing all the cards. The jury awarded it for its innovative gameplay and quality. Bonus points: it's easy to set up and can be played solo or in a group. 

NOMINATED

3D Shapes & Shadows (MINILAND S.A.)

3D Shapes & Shadows offers shadow play differently: vertical folding boards feature building shadows that children must recreate using wood blocks, alone or against the clock. This challenges spatial reasoning and perspective-taking. The jury particularly liked the head-to-head  game mode.

NOMINATED

GyroDrive (fischertechnik GmbH)

fischertechnik creates creative construction sets that help children understand real-world technology. GyroDrive, made from sustainable wood, teaches mechanics, balance, and solar energy. The jury praised its combination of technology and creative learning and its ease of construction. Completed models can also be painted and customized.

Teenager & Adult

WINNER

CluePuzzle – The Wonderbox of Alice (iDventure GmbH)

CluePuzzle – The Wonderbox of Alice combines classic 3D puzzling with escape-game mechanics. Over 180 wooden pieces form a functional puzzle box with locks and moving parts. Figures like the Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, and Mad Hatter provide clues and logical tasks integrated with the box's structure. Only by solving the puzzles correctly can the locks be opened. The multi-step gameplay challenges logic, persistence, and spatial thinking—solo or together. The jury recognized the winner for combining puzzle, challenge, and mechanics with a clear, structured experience. 

NOMINATED

Robosen Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Robot (Robosen Robotics France)

Robosen Robotics France brings Buzz Lightyear to life with 23 servomotors and over 3,000 parts. The robot moves arms, legs, and mouth lifelike, plays 200+ sound snippets, extends wings, and can be programmed via mobile app. The jury praised the use of robotics and AI.

NOMINATED

Rolling Drone (WOWITEC INDUSTRIAL LIMITED)

Wowitec Industrial presents a drone that can jump, fly, and roll. Stunts like 360-degree flips or climbing walls are easy. The Bouncing Mode lets it hop across the floor. The jury awarded it “ultimate fun” for the entertaining product.

StartUp

WINNER

beaver Edu construction kit (BEAVER EDU SAL)

Newcomer Beaver Edu presents the Beaver Edu Construction Kit, a simple and safe craft toy. The building materials are real wood sticks, which little tinkerers can cut to the desired length using the patented cutting tool. Imaginative structures are created by connecting the sticks with the plug-in joints. The set comes with 22 design suggestions, but you can build an infinite number of your own constructions – especially since you can easily buy new sticks at the hardware store! The jury members chose the innovative construction set as the winner in the StartUp category. They like the combination of technical thinking and crafting, as well as the expansion possibilities offered by new sticks and your own designs.    

NOMINATED

Akte Fehltritt (Momentum Games GmbH)

True crime for the whole family: in the investigation game Akte Fehltritt (File Misstep) from Momentum Games, players solve criminal cases based on real events. Authentic evidence, online research, and a 45-minute podcast help players solve cold cases. The hybrid game concept and multimedia approach impressed the jury members. They nominated the investigation game from the young German company in the StartUp category.

NOMINATED

LOGGOS-BN-M (Frechling GmbH)

With LOGGOS-BN-M wooden blocks, sculptural figures with aesthetic character can be built. The round elements stick together without magnets thanks to Grip-Log technology, allowing intuitive stacking. Fine motor skills and especially hand-eye coordination are promoted. LOGGOS is designed for all ages, particularly older people, offering an accessible, high-quality path to creative play. The jury recognized the combination of design, play, and motor skill development.

Sustain­ability

WINNER

Arches (Waytoplay Toys)

The Arches construction set from Waytoplay Toys is particularly notable for its clear, arched shape: children can use it to build bridges, tunnels, hills, or imaginative figures. The innovative click system connects the pieces firmly and stably without magnets or additional materials, but can be easily disconnected again. Made from recycled plastic in Europe (mainly from old refrigerators), Arches combines sustainability with free, screen-free play. The jury selected the set as the winner for its clever geometry, high-quality workmanship, and endless creative potential. 

NOMINATED

Lion Leonard (Yoobie Ltd)

Yoobie introduces Lion Leonard in the “Cuddle Revolution.” The lion is made entirely from recycled, sustainable materials: the filling is 100 % recycled plastic, and the outer faux fur—including the mane—is 65–78 % recycled plastic, both GRS-certified. Its ergonomic body fits perfectly in the arms, encouraging emotional bonding, comfort, and security. The jury nominated it for combining sustainability, comfort, and emotional ergonomics.

NOMINATED

Cartonic 3D Puzzle KITTENS TRIO (CARTONIC 3D PUZZLES 1DEA ME PRODUCTION LLC)

Step by step, simple cardboard pieces are transformed into three-dimensional kittens with surprisingly lifelike expressions. The Cartonic 3D Puzzle KITTENS TRIO requires no glue or plastic: precisely laser-cut connectors made from fully recycled cardboard ensure stability and safety. Children build, paint, and personalize their figures, becoming creators themselves. In the process, they promote creativity, attention, and fine motor skills and develop an awareness of sustainable design.