Sync or Sink and Aqua Puffs Bring Creativity, Connection and Screen-Free Fun to Kids and Families
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Skillmatics, the global education brand creating innovative ways for children to learn through play, today announced that Sync or Sink and Aqua Puffs have been named winners in Good Housekeeping's 2026 Toy Awards. The full list of awards can be found at goodhousekeeping.com/toys2026.
Sync or Sink is a fast-paced party game that challenges players to prove just how in sync they really are. Players pair up, draw a card and count down together before simultaneously answering or completing a challenge. A match keeps the team safe; a miss means flipping a letter. Spell S-I-N-K and the team is out. With six unpredictable challenge categories incorporating speaking, acting, movement and quick thinking, every round creates new opportunities for perfectly synced answers, wildly mismatched reactions and nonstop laughter.
Aqua Puffs invites kids to create 3D art with a simple color-and-water process that feels like magic. Children color a design, apply water with the special pen and watch as their creation puffs up into a dimensional piece of art – no scissors, glue or messy materials required. The kit helps kids strengthen fine-motor skills, hand-eye coordination and pincer grasp through hands-on creative play. Once dry, the designs can be transformed into keychains, backpack charms or whimsical décor. Available in Animal Friends and Princesses & Unicorns themes, along with seasonal versions for Halloween and Christmas, Aqua Puffs gives children plenty of opportunities to personalize their creations.
"Children remember the toys that make them feel something—the pride of bringing their own creation to life or the laughter of discovering they are completely in sync with someone they love," said Dhvanil Sheth, founder and CEO of Skillmatics. "Sync or Sink and Aqua Puffs offer two very different play experiences, but both capture the creativity, connection and joy at the heart of great play. We are incredibly proud to see them recognized by Good Housekeeping."
The award-winning Skillmatics Sync or Sink is designed for ages 8 and up, while Aqua Puffs is designed for children ages 4-10. Aqua Puffs retails from $9.99–$24.99 and can be found at Walmart, Michaels, Office Depot, Amazon and TikTok Shop. Sync or Sink retails at $14.99 and is available at Amazon and Target.
About Skillmatics
Skillmatics is a leading global education brand led by a team of educators, game and product designers who are dedicated to creating innovative and holistic ways for children to learn through play. They are deeply committed to their mission of developing educational products that bring joy to children and help them reach their full potential. With top-selling games and activities such as Guess in 10, Foil Fun, Poke-in-Art, and many more, Skillmatics is a rapidly growing consumer brand in the US and globally, with 20M happy families worldwide. Skillmatics is carried in thousands of retail locations and is trusted by hundreds of educational institutions. Retailers include: Walmart, Target, Office Depot, Barnes & Noble, Meijer, Kohl's, Amazon and TikTok Shop.
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