Interview
Big Potato Games’ James Vaughan on Get the Ick, You Can’t Say Umm and The Big Inventor Challenge
James Vaughan, Head of Game Development & Inventor Relations at Big Potato Games, gives us the lowdown on his collaboration with educator Jack Andrews on the Big Inventor Challenge.
Game designers Jason Mowery and Chase Williams on bringing surfing to the tabletop in The Perfect Wave
Jason Mowery and Chase Williams discuss how they landed The Perfect Wave with The Op.
Mattel’s Head of UK Consumer Products & Hardlines EMEA, Jon Spalding, on putting purpose at their core
As Mattel and Warner Bros. make the most of the Barbie movie, we speak to Jon Spalding about 2024…
Game designer Kate Hunt on how Ultimate Treehouse found a home at Fat Brain Toys
Kate Hunt talks us through the origins of Ultimate Treehouse – and how she went from self-publishing to licensing the game.
Stephan Brissaud – Senior Director EMEA at Funko Games – on the company’s storytelling-first approach to design
Stephan Brissaud reveals the two things that drew him to Funko Games.
“Innovation relies on bringing fresh voices into our community”: Lee Allentuck on inventors, inspiration and the importance of connecting people
Industry stalwart Lee Allentuck discusses his inventor relations role with clients like Melissa & Doug and Blue Marble.
MV Sports MD Phil Ratcliffe on design, innovation and industry evolutions
Phil Ratcliffe discusses how MV Sports helps brands thrive in the outdoor market.
Push, pop, catch! Westley Ciaramella of Catapult Concepts on the launch of Goliath’s Pop Off
Westley Ciaramella reveals the happy accident behind Goliath’s new party game, Pop Off.
Hasbro’s Justin Pringle – Senior Project Engineer on Furby – discusses the return of the iconic toy
25 years on from its initial launch, Furby is back! Hasbro’s Justin Pringle sheds light on what’s new.
Exploding Kittens CEO Elan Lee on wanting to change the world of kids’ games
The recent launch of Kitten Games has propelled Exploding Kittens into the world of kids’ games. Elan Lee – CEO and Co-Creator of Exploding Kittens – tells us how he designed the range with his young daughter, Avalon.