DESIGNED FOR FUN

Hanzo Games, 40 Barker Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 5ES UK

Phil Balmforth taught Classics in a Sixth Form College in Middlesbrough until taking early retirement in 1997.  He has been hooked on boardgames since childhood, and now owns a huge collection of games. He worked on Pots! for 4 years before publishing it, but the idea for Sudoku Dice came to him in a dream one night, and took a mere 12 weeks to produce.

As well as playing boardgames he also enjoys squash and tennis. Other hobbies include singing, narrowboating, and worldwide travel. When he can fit it in, he works as an external moderator in Key Skills and craft skills.

Keith Thompson taught Design and Technology in the same College as Phil for almost the same time. He also has now taken retirement from full time employment.