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Smyths Toys has kicked things off by pledging £50,000 to the cause.

Firm looks to combine ‘the traditional jigsaw puzzle experience with ideas from the worlds of tabletop games and magic’.

“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.

The first set to wear the new look is the 3,231-piece LEGO Haunted House, the latest addition to the LEGO Fairground collection

Elsewhere, Cartographers, The Crew and The King’s Dilemma will battle it out to win the Kennerspiel des Jahres.

“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.

“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.

“Being studio head at Green Board Games is a dream job for me,” said Wallis.

“We are honoured to add the prestigious the Bloom Report to our family of newsletters serving industry, consumers, educators, media and inventors,” said CHITAG’s Mary Couzin.

Modern Games is a new games company specialising in merging physical and digital play.