Interviews
Dyce’s Jason Exum discusses brand collaborations with Care Bears, Miraculous and more
Jason Exum, VP of Brands and Partnerships at Dyce Games, on exciting new collaborations with Care Bears, Miraculous and Wiz Khalifa.
Hachette’s Rob Trounce talks us through the company’s exciting 2025 slate
Rob Trounce, Marketing Manager at Hachette Boardgames UK, reveals what he feels will be one of the biggest tabletop hits of 2025.
Thames & Kosmos’ Steve O’Connor on new launches, collabs – and the future of Gecko Run
Steve O’Connor, MD of Thames & Kosmos UK – talks new launches, brand collabs – and the future of Gecko Run.
Emily Charles reveals what Gibsons wants to see from inventors
Emily Charles, Head of Brand at Gibsons, on the company’s latest slate of games – and what she wants from inventors.
Barry McLaughlin and Jason Lautenschleger on bringing a blast of positivity to the games aisle with Feelin’ Cute
Barry & Jason Games and Entertainment’s Barry McLaughlin and Jason Lautenschleger talk us through the origins of Feelin’ Cute – and why Hootenanny proved a perfect home for it.
“Each piece has a mind of its own”: Alexander Neumann on the origins – and future – of his stacking game, Misfits
“There’s so much potential…” Misfits creator Alexander Neumann discusses his ambitions for the stacking game.
Stefan and Susanne Feld on developing a child-friendly version of The Castles of Burgundy with The Sandcastles of Burgundy
Ravensburger’s modern classic The Castles of Burgundy is getting a child-friendly spin-off. Designers Stefan and Susanne Feld tell us more.
“Innovation around meaningful play is one of our main drivers”: MAGNA-TILES’ Rick Keuter discusses new launches and key focuses
Rick Keuter – Head of Product Development at MAGNA-TILES – discusses new launches, innovation and connecting with inventors.
“We could make this play pattern aspirational again!” Make It Real’s Dominique Roy on the origins of the Polish & Shine Tumbler
Make It Real’s Dominique Roy on developing the Polish & Shine Tumbler and Swift Clicks Bracelet Maker.
Casdon’s Alex Reynolds takes us inside development of the company’s Build-a-Bear Stuffing Station
Alex Reynolds – Casdon’s Global Head of Research, Development and Licensing – on their exciting new ranges from Build-a-Bear Workshop, Heinz and Toxic Waste.