“Events like this are a fantastic way to connect with creative minds in the industry and explore exciting possibilities for future Jumbo creations,” said Thijmen de Schipper, Innovation Director at Jumbo Group.

To mark the release, two launch tournaments will take place in Shanghai on April 26th and May 3rd.

Heather Yates, Rowena Isotta-Day and Alice Morley on building engaging games around iconic episodes from the show.

“We’re excited to return and engage with this vibrant, international inventor community,” said Sofia Dumery, SVP of Design at Melissa & Doug.

“We are excited to make new connections and source new and exciting ideas to drive innovation,” said Kelli Schmitz, Director of Sourcing and Game Innovation for the Social Playtype at Asmodee.

Confident Games co-founder Natalie Podd discusses Hasbro’s Women Innovators of Play Challenge.

“This event is always an excellent opportunity to connect with inventors from around the world,” said Brent Geppert, Inventor Relations at Educational Insights.

The Fix for 246 introduces the use of a token that is passed between players, flipping between Stitch and 626, which impacts gameplay and scoring.

“This event is truly one of a kind,” said Tony Serebriany, Vice President of Inventor Relations at The Op Games.

“Kwaaks! is not just a toy – it’s a lifestyle brand that taps into the global demand for customisation, collectibility, and creativity,” said Julian Jacob, Wyncor’s Founder and CEO.