“As with previous years, Mojo Pitch serves as an important pipeline for new ideas and we are really excited to see both new and familiar faces later this year,” said TOMY’s Alpesh Patel.

The cases concerned Bakugan patent infringement and counterfeit Paw Patrol toys.

“The public is fascinated by true crime, so to be launching the board game version of such a successful podcast as Casefile is hugely exciting,” said Ben Hogg, Marketing Manager at Vivid Goliath.

We dive into the creative process behind E.T.: Light Years From Home and Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar with Deirdre Cross, VP at Funko Games, and Josh Manderville, Art Director at Funko Games.

“We set ourselves a mission to create the most sustainable game possible,” said McMiller’s David McGranaghan.

The game sees one player assume the role of the Director who must communicate clues – all without uttering a word – to help players uncover the murderer.

Ryan Noonan, Art Director at GPI, talks us through his creative process – and we discuss whether we’re in a golden age for board game art.

The range includes an Autumn Adeibgo headband, a candle from NETTE and shoes by Larroude – with proceeds going to the Barbie Dream Gap Project.

Asmodee CEO Stéphane Carville, together with his management team, will continue to lead the group.

Sean “Fletch” Fletcher, Senior Game Designer at The Op, tells us how the team translated a hugely popular mobile gaming experience into an exciting new board game brand.