In today’s session of Selamat Pagi Malaysia, Puan Jamilah, a parenting consultant, highlights the challenges of “technoference” (short for “technological interference”) and its disruptive impact on relationships and families. She provides advice on managing this: creating boundaries, creating quality family time using activities like board… Read More »Interview: Board games to help with quality time
I was recently interviewed by SG Board Game Design, an online portal that supports board game creators across Asia. How did a Malaysian designer turn a personal mission into a board game about Salah-the five daily prayers central to Islamic faith? In this interview, Ahmad… Read More »Interview by SG Board Game Design
The Kickstarter is now live! Check out this unique solo word builder where you try to obtain parchments, decipher hieroglyphs, and escape certain doom! Check out the Kickstarter here!
Listen as PJ and Ahmad discuss life in Perth, Australia. Ahmad describes the gaming community in western Australia, PAX Australia in Melbourne and his new game Usolli, which recently fulfilled on Kick starter.
So I received some wild news … an email last week from the PAX East team that they’ve handpicked Usolli to feature at PAX East’s “First Look” section. And then it’ll be part of their game library for PAX West and PAX Unplugged! First Look… Read More »Usolli is going to PAX East!
WE’VE MADE HISTORY! 11 hours and 30 mins ago, the campaign finished with 80 backers and AUD $4,889 raised on Kickstarter! Thank YOU for believing in this project! 🎉🎉🎉 It’s been a tiring and hectic two weeks, but I’m very humbled and honored with the… Read More »WE DID IT! THANK YOU!!!
Below is a compilation of Usolli reviews from all over the globe assessing Usolli from its theme, mechanics, and overall gameplay experience. Reviews are grouped into video and text categories for your convenience. Featured Review: Usolli is about performing salah, the five daily prayers of… Read More »Usolli As Told By Reviewers
Hi everyone! There’s only 35 hours to go on the campaign, and I would really appreciate if you can help share it to your own network! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/613145747/usolli-the-strategic-board-game-about-salah 3 reasons why you would love Usolli: 1. Beautifully hand-drawn art combined with strategic and satisfying gameplay.2. A… Read More »I need your help
Today we talk about the coolest thing about designing games, and also a really cool review by Laura of Obsessed with Board Games! Check it out! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahmadster/usolli-the-strategic-board-game-about-salah/posts/4320759
Yesterday we spoke on some potential challenges in game design, so I’m sharing a challenge I had with Usolli. There are also 2 reviews here that explore the game’s religious themes a bit further to answer a central question on the theme’s purpose and impact… Read More »Coloured Expectations // 2 reviews that analyse the game’s religious theme