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Spielwarenmesse has always believed in the value of play . It has been their firm belief that for a child a game is not just a source of entertainment but a very important tool for the development of various skills sets . Toys accommodates a wide range of skill levels so it can be enjoyed by people with no formal training or practice , like bow and arrows used by kids of yesteryears not only was entertaining or were for the development of cognitive or motor skills but a fun way of developing the hunting skills , preparing them for wars or even defending themselves from unknown dangerous animals , without causing injury to each other .

Similarly toys like building blocks , puzzles , or even transformers that convert a robot into vehicle and various other animals are a way of preparing the kids for the future world . A study done by Mr . Joseph F . Coates ; Impact Assessment of toys had clearly indicated skill sets developed by various toys .

Relates to adult work activities

Relates to adult social activities

Requires little or no instruction

Allows for creative imagination

Used over a wide range of skills

Used over a wide range of ages

Allows for competitive use

Has element of surprise

A gender factor involved

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