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Your Turn! The Guide to Great Tabletop Game Design – written by designer Scott Rogers – hits shelves
The book comes from Scott Rogers, designer of games including Rayguns and Rocketships, Pantone the Game and Alien: Fate of the Nostromo.
SAW gets the board game treatment from Iconiq Studios
“We are passionate about tabletop gaming, and we wanted to create something that immerses you in the world of SAW – while also being a game you’ll want to regularly bring to the table,” said Luke Melia, designer of SAW: The Jigsaw Trials.
NERF Action Xperience centres to open in China from 2025
“NERF Action Xperience is a perfect example of how the spirit of the NERF brand can be translated to new and truly immersive touchpoints for fans,” said Matt Proulx, VP of Global Experiences, Partnerships and Music at Hasbro.
Tabletop Game Designers Association to launch in 2024
The TTGDA will provide its members with benefits including model contracts and contract reviews, as well as advocacy and dispute mediation with publishers.
Tonies welcomes Tobias Wann as CEO
“In Tobias, we have found not only an outstanding business leader, but also someone who understands tonies’ vision, shares our values, and understands the importance of the tonies culture,” said tonies co-founder Marcus Stahl.
David Blanchard joins USAopoly as Director of Family/Party Games
“To get to work with such a respected group of talented, thoughtful and creative professionals is an honour,” said Blanchard.
Cult of the Lamb board game in the works, says Devolver Digital
“Our strategy on the licensing side was to lean into what fans wanted – really authentic product with a genuine connection to the game,” said Fée Heyer, Head of Global Licensing & Partnerships at Devolver Digital.
Cards Against Humanity launches new party game, Head Trip
Head Trip is company’s first title outside of its Cards Against Humanity range.
Anderson Entertainment kicks off collectibles range with Space: 1999 ships
“We’ve got a lot more collectibles planned for launch during the first half of 2024, including classic vehicles from other shows,” said Anderson Entertainment MD Jamie Anderson.
Sliding skills take centre stage in Hasbro’s Monopoly Knockout
Boasting a three-foot-long board, Monopoly Knockout sees players slide tokens down the board in a bid to land on properties and earn cash.