Celebrating 50 years of epic quests and legendary stories, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is more than a game – it’s a foundational stone in the vast kingdom of role-playing games. This pioneering adventure didn’t just open a door to new realms; it conjured an entire universe, inspiring a multitude of RPGs that have followed in its footsteps. The “halo effect” of D&D has been profound, casting a radiant glow that has enlightened the entire genre, setting a gold standard for imagination, community, and storytelling.

Five Ways Small & Medium Sized Companies Can Compete with the Big Guys:
Welcome to the battleground of innovation, where David meets Goliath in the world of toy and game manufacturing! In an industry dominated by colossal corporations, small and medium-sized manufacturers often find themselves fighting an uphill battle. But fear not, for the sling and stone of today’s marketplace are creativity and collaboration. This article is not just a call to action; it’s a war cry for the underdogs in the toy world!

The Play Creators Awards celebrates designers and inventors in the toy and game community that have excelled over the last 12 months.

Lee Allentuck elected to The Game Manufacturers Association. GAMA has announced the results of the recent election held to elect members of the Board of Directors

The Toy Association connected more than two dozen toy and game inventors and designers with leading toy companies during the virtual 2022 Creative Factor Inventor Day on March 4.

Diving into The Last Gameboard for this session looking at how it's set to bring innovation to the industry is Gameboard co-founder and CEO Shail Mehta, COO and co-founder Tim Schukar, with Raising Nerd's Lee Allentuck chairing.

In this panel session chaired by Raising Nerd's Lee Allentuck and featuring Melissa & Doug's David Henderson and Sofia Dumery, we dive into the company's approach to design, how it works with inventors and what goes into its collaborations with IP like Paw Patrol.

Phygital Games: Enhancing The Game Board Experience

Gameboard CEO and Co-Founder Shail Mehta and the firm’s Head of Content, Lee Allentuck, tell us how designers and publishers alike can engage with the innovative new platform.

Enter Gameboard, a new platform that creates a whole new way of playing tabletop games, board games and social games but with the familiarity and the comfort of a traditional physical game.

How do IP owners and licensing agents take 'left field' brands into the world of toys and games? This session delves into some of the challenges involved and looks at the key to successfully giving these kinds of brands the toy treatment.

A reflection on the meaning and lasting impact of HATCH from Lee Allentuck, Founder of Raising Nerd.

Raising Nerd is Lee's tribute to them and their love for all things science and creative. Through Raising Nerd he's found a way to inspire his own kids as well as others to pursue their own passions.

Every few years, a new trend seems to pop up. It’s just natural. I always encourage inventors to focus on a fun experience versus chasing trends. If it’s a great experience, it will do well. If it’s trendy, it will fizzle quickly.