With multiple modes of play and functions spanning a self-balancing wheel, moving head and antennas, sound effects and light-up LED eyes, we caught up with Hasbro’s Phil Sage to learn more about what went into creating the D-O Interactive Droid.

To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across a variety of categories from its editors and correspondents around the world.

The first game from the new offshoot will be Sniper Elite the Board Game, based on the studio’s bestselling tactical shooter series.

Luke Evans, lead product designer at Games to Get, talks us through the success of the firm’s range of Sussed card games.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

“Ticket to Ride is a fast-paced, immersive board game experience that is now being elevated by voice,” said Joe Balzarini, Director, Alexa Skills.

Founded in late 2018, Pressure Games aims to create toys that merge technology with traditional play themes.