Games to Get’s Luke Evans on helping players get to know each other with Sussed
Luke Evans, lead product designer at Games to Get, talks us through the success of the firm’s range of Sussed card games.
Designer Brett J. Gilbert on why it’s great to find a publisher who likes your game, but it’s better to find one who can improve it
Fresh from seeing three of his games – Mandala, Chocolate Factory and Maya – launch at Essen 2019, we caught up with Brett J. Gilbert to learn more about the development process behind them.
PlayMonster acquires Kahootz Toys
“This is PlayMonster’s largest acquisition to-date and we’re thrilled to continue our multi-category growth strategy building and adding classic brands while expanding our footprint in the activity and stationery aisles,” said Bob Wann, Chief PlayMonster of PlayMonster.
From a dream to a TOTY nomination: Angie Cella on her four-year journey to bring Blinger to market
With a journey that involved Kickstarter campaigns, different designs and even saw her selling her home to fund the project, we caught up with Angie to learn more about her four-year journey to bring Blinger to market.
Barry & Jason Games’ Barry McLaughlin and Jason Lautenschleger on creativity, Bill & Ted and ‘Brain Blasts’
We caught up with Barry and Jason to learn more about their collaborative design process, and how their approach to game ideation changes when working with a IP like Bill & Ted.
Days of Wonder teams with Amazon to bring Alexa skills to Ticket to Ride
“Ticket to Ride is a fast-paced, immersive board game experience that is now being elevated by voice,” said Joe Balzarini, Director, Alexa Skills.
Pressure Games launches Wefunder campaign for its debut toy, Countdown
Founded in late 2018, Pressure Games aims to create toys that merge technology with traditional play themes.
Spin Master welcomes toy invention students for workshops, tours and talks
“This was an incredible opportunity for students as it allowed them to understand and learn from the inner workings of a world-renowned, leading-edge organisation in the field of toy invention,” said Lorena Escandon, academic coordinator and instructor of the toy invention course series.
Toy Retailers Association unveils DreamToys 2019 list
“This year’s DreamToys top 12 selection is an exciting mixture of the year’s biggest brands and kids favourites that will delight children up and down the country this Christmas,” said Gary Grant, chair of the DreamToys selection committee.
Fundamentally Children launches the Christmas Good Toy Guide 2019
The second annual Guide landed in the homes of The Sunday Times readers last weekend to kick off a mammoth Christmas campaign for the company.