It's a Tsum Tsum twist on the family-favorite game of Mancala! Move the beads around the board just like in the classic game - but now use strategy to collect sets of matching Tsums on your scoring stacks! Everything packs inside the snap-closed tray!
Role:
Industrial Designer
Responsibilities:
-Plastic Engineering
-Product Renders
-Communication with Disney
-Quality Control
Challenges:
-Because the game surface doubled as the case for the components I had to create a robust hinge that kept the seem of the case uniform while not taking up valuable space inside. I did this by joining the two plastic halves with a steel bar that can be easily assembled at the factory.
-Maintaining the integrity of the Tsum Tsum and Disney license was the top priority. I had to spend a considerable amount of time communicating with the factory to make sure the product produced a great functional experience for the consumer without sacrificing the details that make the characters so beloved.
