by David Yakos | 16 Jul 2021
Biographies and Interviews
Hidden Role: The Brains Behind your Favorite Games
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Dan Klitsner breaks down his creative process and takes us on a Bop It journey. The beloved toy is fast approaching its 25th anniversary (at the time of this release). How did he take Bop It from an idea bopping around in his head to a real product that has resonated with people for a quarter century?
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