Andrew: Waiting – and hoping – for a license can be quite nerve-racking… But, after that, the process was very smooth, and we knew the game was in good hands with Hasbro. Follow Charlene on Instagram where you'll see that her account is mostly dedicated to pics of her cute dogs, kids, and fun finds.

Type of Users: Hasbro target market is children and families, as well as collectors of certain toy brands. Presenting to Hasbro is always a highlight… They’re a big company of course, but the people we see are very friendly and love playing games.Fresh from winning the Game Designer of the Year (Party Games) award at this year’s Play Creators Awards, we caught up with the inventors of the game – Andrew and Jack Lawson – to find out more about their approach to game design. Instead of looking at specific developmental areas that children might need help with, look at their interests and how those interests can be incorporated into the toy. For example, if a child wants to play with cars but can't yet reach them without climbing up on furniture or standing on boxes, then consider purchasing an attachment that allows them to play with cars without having to stand up or climb up things. It might not be a completely new idea, but it needs to be at least a new ‘twist’ on what might already be out there. Second, make your prototypes complete and ready to play, with a clear set of rules, to make it as easy as possible for the company you’re pitching to.

Type of Products: Creators of popular board games such as Monopoly, Scrabble, and Cluedo and Guess who, some of their most other popular toy brands include Transformers, My Little Pony, Nerf, and Play-Doh. Some toys are designed to help children learn through play while others are designed to teach a specific lesson or skill.Most concepts end up being rejected, so it’s better to present a variety of games, rather than just one. To support the blog and keep it free for all users, Geeky Hobbies utilizes various affiliate programs to earn commissions. About the Brand: Hasbro is a multinational toy and board game company that produces a wide range of toys, games, and entertainment products. When choosing toys for children it's also important not only what we want them to learn, but also how we want them to learn it.