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Child-Designed Board Games

'The Forest Dragon' was Designed by a Nine-Year-Old Boy

— December 2, 2016 — Life-Stages
'The Forest Dragon' is an adventure board game with a unique lead designer. Rory, the creative mind behind the game, is somewhat younger than most other game designers -- in fact, he's just nine years old.

'The Forest Dragon' came about thanks to Rory's creativity and his dad's expertise. Jon Hodgson, Rory's father, is the creative director for the UK games company Cubicle 7. When Rory described his idea for a board game to Jon, the idea seemed to be not just feasible, but fun too. So the pair set to work creating the game, and the result is a test of luck, skill, and adventure.

The cards and artwork in 'The Forest Dragon' are all drawn by Rory and his younger brother, Ben.
Trend Themes
1. Child-designed Board Games - The trend of child-designed board games could allow companies to tap into the creative minds of children to create innovative new products.
2. Collaboration Between Parents and Children - The trend of collaboration between parents and children could create new opportunities for family-friendly games that appeal to both children and adults.
3. Empowering Children in Design - The trend of empowering children in the design process could allow companies to create products that better suit the needs and interests of young consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can benefit from the trend of child-designed board games to create new and innovative products that appeal to young consumers.
2. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry could explore the trend of collaborating with children to create games that appeal to a wider audience and provide a unique perspective on game design.
3. Education Industry - The education industry could leverage the trend of empowering children in design to create educational tools that are more engaging and effective for young learners.
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