Hasbro

“This opportunity to see and evaluate such a broad range of ideas from so many talented creators has become an important – and eagerly anticipated – part of our innovation gameplan,” said Angus Walker, Hasbro’s Head of Inventor Relations and External Innovation.

“We are excited to pair some of the most popular brands together for the first time,” said Nick Karamanos, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Partnerships at Mattel.

Meet Mike Gray: inventor, I.D.I.O.T. winner and, “the wisest man in all of board gaming”

In his new role, Tim will oversee Hasbro’s Consumer Products Group.

This year’s Play Creators Conference takes place at London’s Stamford Bridge stadium on Wednesday, June 28th.

Angus Walker – Head of Inventor Relations and External Innovation at Hasbro – on the value of inventors.

Gray Bright – Senior Director of Product Design and Development at Hasbro Gaming ­– on what’s new with Clue.

I.D.I.O.T. stands for International Designer and Inventor of Toys and the award is given as a tribute to those who have made outstanding contributions to the toy industry.

The range includes Cranium 25th Anniversary Edition, as well as Cranium Hoopla, Cranium Hullabaloo and the brand new Cranium Big Brain: Detective Game.

Gray Bright – Senior Director of Product Design and Development at Hasbro Gaming ­– on the collaborative design process behind Wordle: The Party Game.