Play Creators Festival
Game designer Reiner Knizia on lockdown, creativity and My City
Reiner Knizia – the prolific game designer behind over 700 games, including Lost Cities, Modern Art and new Kosmos title My City – discusses how he got started in game design, shares his top tips for fuelling creativity and reveals the game he wishes he came up with!
Licensed toys go under the microscope in ‘Playing with Brands’ panel at virtual Play Creators Conference
Panellists include Pixar Animation Studios’ Jen Tan, Roald Dahl’s Stephanie Griggs and SRL Consulting’s Susie Lecker.
Seven Towns, Open 2 Design and Fun-Damental to discuss ‘Pitching in Uncertain Times’ at next week’s virtual Play Creators Conference
The session will be chaired by Erik Quam, Director of Product Development at Fat Brain Toys.
Funko’s Ben Butcher to discuss why curiosity is key to fuelling creativity at Play Creators Conference
The session will delve into how Ben Butcher – SVP of Creative at Funko – and his team tackle toy design, as well as exploring his own thoughts on fuelling creativity.
Exploding Kittens’ Elan Lee to talk creativity, lockdown and Poetry for Neanderthals at Play Creators Conference
The session will explore how Elan and the Exploding Kittens team approach game design, including looking at their work with the inventor community.
Trend Bible’s Joanna Feeley to share ‘Pandemic Lens: Implications for the Future of Play’ at Play Creators Conference
During this one hour session Joanna will pinpoint the trends that have accelerated as a direct consequence of the pandemic.
The Last Gameboard sponsors Play Creators Conference 2020
“The Last Gameboard is thrilled to sponsor and participate at Mojo Nation’s Play Creators Conference,” said Shail Mehta, CEO and Founder of The Last Gameboard.
BuzzFeed, Britannica/Merriam-Webster and TSBA Group to talk about bringing ‘left-field’ brands into toys and games at Play Creators Conference
The ‘No Characters, No Vehicles, No Problem!’ session will be chaired by Start Licensing’s Ian Downes.
Spin Master, PlayMonster and Rubik’s to discuss ‘Toys in Troubled Times’ at Play Creators Conference
Chaired by Big Ideas’ Simon Skelton, the session will welcome Spin Master’s David Winter, PlayMonster’s Adam Hocherman and Rubik’s Brand’s Hayley Woodward.
TOMY, Spin Master and Gibsons to discuss ‘The Perfect Pitch’ at Play Creators Conference
The session will go out in a special daily Mojo Nation newsletter during the first week of September.