StompthePlank HachetteBoardgamesUK

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Brand new from Hachette Boardgames and publishing partner The Flying Games, comes Stomp The Plank!, a game which takes place in an animal and pirate universe. Players are young elephant sailors, trying to get their hands on the treasures of Captain Giraffe, but when raiding the treasure trunk, each player has to be cautious not to let their plank flip.

It has been another busy year for the team at Hachette Boardgames UK but one that has seen the range grow significantly. During this year’s toy fair season, the team launched a number of titles across the family, logic puzzle and hobby sectors and Stomp the Plank! had most stand visitors trying their luck and testing their balance skills.

The range of games from French publisher, The Flying Games, has been a welcome addition to the Hachette catalogue this year. The company’s titles combine fun gameplay with great quality toy figures that can boost dexterity skills, be used as communication tools and enhance family time.

With titles like Jurassic Snack, Monki and Prehistories already being enjoyed across the UK, the expansion of the range with Stomp

The Plank! has been a major win for Hachette.

Autumn/winter 2023 sees IMC Toys step into the action arena for the first time with the introduction of its new Dinobytes line. Dinosaur-themed toys remain ever-present and perennially popular, providing an evergreen opportunity for manufacturers and retailers alike.

Dinobytes introduces a range of collectible, battle-ready dinosaurs. The initial launch includes four dino characters to collect, each with interactive features to help them knock off their opponent’s helmets and win the battle. A Dinobytes Battle Arena play set has also been introduced to bring the battles to life: this includes dual functions for both solo play and play with friends. As the Dinobytes dinos go headto-head in battle, they can be moved from side to side within the arena, while a pull-back-andrelease mechanism activates a charge attack feature for an added element of surprise. The play set also includes two Dinobytes dinos, one of which is exclusive.