Cards Against Humanity co-founder Max Temkin launches Magic Puzzle Company
Firm looks to combine ‘the traditional jigsaw puzzle experience with ideas from the worlds of tabletop games and magic’.
Interplay UK’s Warren Jacobs and Tammy Southgate on great toys, great values and great teams
Since Interplay UK is driven by teamwork, it’s only appropriate that we caught up with Product Development Manager Warren Jacobs AND Lead Product Designer Tammy Southgate.
Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide details final line-up for Play at Home Fest
“We are thrilled to be able to offer this event to support brands during this difficult time, while further highlighting the importance of play,” said Dr Amanda Gummer, Founder and CEO of Good Play Guide.
Art of Asmodee: Days of Wonder’s Cyrille Daujean talks Ticket to Ride and the ‘seduction’ of great game visuals
We caught with up with Cyrille Daujean, art director at Days of Wonder, to and delve into the style choices behind the studio’s hit Ticket to Ride series.
MAD Toy Design Inc’s Jeremy Madl on how the designer toy scene is influencing mass market lines
We caught up with Jeremy to learn more about his approach to design, and why he feels the toy designer scene has had a huge influence on the mass market toy space in recent years.
LEGO debuts new look for sets aimed at adults
The first set to wear the new look is the 3,231-piece LEGO Haunted House, the latest addition to the LEGO Fairground collection
My City, Nova Luna and Pictures in running for Spiel des Jahres 2020
Elsewhere, Cartographers, The Crew and The King’s Dilemma will battle it out to win the Kennerspiel des Jahres.
When the world is bored, it’s time for board games on mobile
The Coronavirus lockdown is creating a new generation of board game fanatics who will be eager to enjoy those experiences on mobile phones, says Exient chief publishing officer Julian Jones.
Spiel 2020 cancelled
“Due to force majeure, we will not be able to run Spiel 20 on the intended date, either factually or technically,” read a statement from show organisers.
LEGO Monkie Kid “demonstrates our commitment to building a strong future in China,” says LEGO
“This fantastic new play theme is deeply inspired by Chinese culture and built on an esteemed story that is treasured by all generations,” said LEGO’s Julia Goldin.