Big G Creative teams with Kraft Heinz on new games inspired by Heinz Ketchup, Jell-O and Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
“Kraft Heinz has always brought a playfulness to the dinner table, and now we’re thrilled to bring that same spirit to family game night,” said Steven Anne, creative director at Big G Creative.
Tristan Donaldson wins Fat Brain Toys’ Kidventor Challenge for his Sew Fast game
Sew Fast will be showcased to buyers at next year’s New York Toy Fair, and Tristan will also receive a $2,500 scholarship, a license agreement that offers ongoing royalties and $500 in toys from Fat Brain Toys.
Peter McPherson’s Tiny Towns named Best Board Game of the Year at Origins Awards 2020
Elsewhere, Point Salad from desigers Molly Johnson, Robert Melvin and Shawn Stankelwich was named Best Card Game, while Wolfgang Warsch’s The Quacks of Quedlinburg picked up Best Family Game.
Mattel celebrates 75 years of design with new Mattel Creations platform
The platform will sell a range of curated items that offer a peek inside Mattel’s creative process, as well as serving as a hub for collaborations with artists, designers, musicians and creators.
Hasbro launches eco-friendly Mr Potato Head Goes Green
Launch marks the first Hasbro product made with plant-based plastic and virtually plastic-free packaging.
Nominations now open for Mojo Nation 100: 2021 Edition
The deadline to send in your nominations is Monday, December 7th.
Vivid embraces TikTok as part of push for Escape Room: The Game 2
“Working with TikTok creators really brought the game to life among this Gen Z audience, appealing to their sense of fun, self-critique and group game play” said Lucy Vaughan, Assistant Brand Manager at Vivid Toy Group.
New York Toy Fair 2021 moves to May
“We have been presented with a window in the opening days of May and we are willing, ready, and able to put resources toward the show and any other projects that will continue to help members grow their businesses,” said Toy Association President and CEO Steve Pasierb.
Richard C. Levy and Ronald O. Weingartner: So… You Want to Be a Game Inventor?
Asked to give ten top tips to new toy-and-game inventors, Richard C. Levy and Ronald O. Weingartner went one better… Here, they offer not only their tips but also invaluable advice that shapes their thinking.
University Games acquires The Lagoon Group from Asmodee
“We plan to keep Lagoon Games true to its British roots while sharing these very special gifts, games, puzzles and books with people around the world,” said University Games’ Bob Moog.