The event was planned to start at 1:30 PM but because of the traffic and some other delay, the beginning of the event is finally started with the "Free Play" event first. The audience and visitors was invited to play some of the local board games that was made by Kummara, the Indonesian board game manufacturer along with some other board games that originally came from abroad as well. This Free play event was held until 3PM where the main talk show event is finally started.

 

The Talk show finally begins at 3:10 PM hosted by the Adrian Benn from Agate Studio and the opening speech was presented by the representatives from Binus International, Mr Teuku Aulia. After the opening speech, Adrian finally presented the guest speakers to come to the stage and introduce them one by one. These speakers are Mr. Narenda Wicaksono from Nokia, Ivan Chen from Anantarupa Studio and Eko Nugroho, the Initiator of Indonesia Bermain event. The talk show discuss many things from how to sell your game as a "brand", the future of Indonesian game industry into the positive benefits from "Playing" activity.

 

Left to Right: Eko Nugroho, Ivan Chen, Narenda Wicaksono, Adrian Benn.

 

The event is really emphasizing to educate Indonesian public on the benefit of playing which is not only for children centric only but the adult as well. It is true that in Indonesian culture nowadays, it seems like the "Playing" activity is for children only and for adults who get caught still playing video games or board games will be automatically labelled as "Immature" which is why the Indonesia Bermain event is here to give some light on the benefit of playing to the public.

 

Along with the end of Roadplay event, the Indonesia Bermain comitte is also announcing the game idea competition where you can submit your game idea. If you win this competition and your game idea get chosen then you can see your game idea to be made into a real game / gameboard prototype. So if you ever dream to make a game, now this is your chance! For further info about the main event and also the competition, you can visit  their website on http://indonesiabermain.com/