Games Guru Sells For £39m

Jan 6 2008

THE brain behind the best-selling Cranium board game says his Scottish roots are the secret to his success.

Helensburgh-born Richard Tait was celebrating last night after selling his company for £39.2million to US toy giants Hasbro.

And the former Microsoft mogul credited his Scottish upbringing for teaching him the lessons to be a winner in business.

The former shepherd, who claims to have never lost a sheep, said: "I am extremely proud of my Scottish heritage.

"The achievements we have had with this company - creating the third-best selling game in the world, winning awards - I believe it has a lot to do with the creativity and perseverance that is there in my Scottish roots."

Richard said he signed the "perfect" deal with Hasbro for Cranium Inc, and is reported to be receiving tens of millions.

He is now looking forward to some time off.

He said: "I do not know what I will be doing next.

I will be reflecting and spending time with my family."