Spirit of Play

Orderchamp is the digital marketplace for wholesale products, and the bridge between 15,000 retailers and brands since 2021.

The SPIEL trade fair held in Essen in the autumn is the mecca for players of board and card games. Publishers from all over the world use the platform…

On 21 and 22 October 2023, the model railway manufacturer KM1 Modellbau e.K. celebrated its 20th company anniversary. Peter Pernsteiner spoke with…

In our new podcast episode, we talk to Christian Braun, founder of hobbyDB about collecting.

The Toy industry embraces the Kidult space. Find out why toys and games are reaching and inspiring new audiences.

Using AI to increase motivation in your team? The EMPAMOS research project has created a game design toolbox for this very purpose.

What is the story behind the Fair Toys organization? Peter Budig reports from the first award ceremony of the quality label.

The Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme PETaL is changing the teaching culture.

Schedule of events relevant for the toy industry in October 2023.

Which statements are true about the members of the 2024 TrendCommittee and which are lies? Take a guess yourself!

With community management, companies can turn followers into loyal fans and brand ambassadors

One trend chases the other. It is worthwhile for manufacturers to maintain the basic toy lines. An overview of the basics of play.