“Eleanor’s experience, knowledge and great relationships with many of our clients will be invaluable in helping her succeed in this new role,” said Fuse’s Kevin Gillon.

“We’re looking forward to taking our badges and other collectibles to new areas, and with a growing roster of licences,” said founder Lee Townsend.

We caught up with Nudd to find out more about his history in the tabletop space and why it’s such a rewarding industry to be a part of.

Don Ullman and Bob Driscoll scooped Game Innovator of the Year for Don’t Step In It

Reach Robotics CEO Silas Adekunle sheds light on the development process behind MekaMon V2, and what the future holds for Reach’s platform for play, experimentation and learning.

“There are lots of similarities but some crucial differences between the US and UK markets and we can now support clients in both directions,” said Gummer.

Whether it’s an R&D team responsible for a smash-hit line, a design agency that’s taken a brief and soared or an individual responsible for the next industry-shaping product, the Play Creators Awards are all about shining a spotlight on the industry’s top architects of play.

The game, which is played along with a free app, tasks players with creating a perfect life.

“There is a strong values alignment between both companies and synergies in how we design and create,” said Moose Toys CEO Paul Solomon.

“It is exciting times for Mojo Nation and I am looking forward to working with the team more closely,” said Downes.