Month: July 2023

Malang City is one of the creative economy areas. It is no wonder that many startups have emerged in this area. One of them is Let’s Play Indonesia, which is a business education platform using games, both board games as a learning medium.

Recently, startups in the country have continued to grow. Moreover, in the digital era like today. Malang City is one of the creative economy areas. It is no wonder that many startups have emerged in this area. One of them is Let’s Play Indonesia, which is a business education platform using games, both board games and online as a learning medium. The startup engaged in education was founded in 2019.

“We started from a training center that invited MSMEs, corporates, and startups who wanted to learn business through simulations or games,”
– Arif Bawono Surya, Head of Creative and Product Development

Let’s Play Participation

Let’s Play Indonesia was also invited by Bank Indonesia to attend the Digital Finance Festival at the G20 event. In 2023, Letsplay Indonesia also participated in an international event in Kuala Lumpur, namely YSEALI Game Changers. In this event, Letsplay Indonesia was represented by Istivano for 5 days learning about making games that have a social impact.

“It turns out that many parties support games as part of the creative industry in the world. Because this industry has a fairly large market,” he said. In the future, Arif hopes that Let’s Play Indonesia can help develop the game industry in the country. “We will also collaborate with game designer friends so that this industry can continue to grow,” he concluded.

Closing

Let’s Play Indonesia is an organization that is committed to providing an innovative and interactive learning approach through educational games or what is commonly known as Game-Based Learning. They believe that educational games are an effective way to engage students and help them develop the skills needed in the 21st century.

Fin Komodo Team, a technology company, recently held an interesting “Team Upgrading” session with Letsplay Indonesia. The session aimed to improve communication between their team members, and they chose an unconventional approach by utilizing the Decorum board game. In today’s increasingly complex and dynamic business era, effective communication within a team is crucial. Teams that can communicate well tend to be more productive, innovative, and able to overcome challenges better. To achieve a better level of communication within a team, various methods can be used. One approach taken by Fin Komodo with Letsplay Indonesia is using the Decorum board game to improve their internal communication and achieve better results in their work.

Play Session

The session began with an introduction to the Decorum board game, a game specifically designed to train communication skills. Decorum Board Game is one of the methods used by Letsplay Indonesia to improve Fin Komodo team communication, and this game helps them understand the importance of listening carefully, expressing their ideas clearly, and building better team understanding

In addition to the direct benefits of improving team communication and problem-solving, the use of the Decorum Board Game has also increased the morale of the Fin Komodo team. They feel more motivated and excited to work together to achieve their team goals. This also has a positive impact on the team’s productivity and overall work results.

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The Banyuwangi Regency Government has implemented an innovative program by collaborating with “Jagoan Indonesia,” which aims to empower the younger generation with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the business world. In this collaboration, Jagoan Indonesia collaborates with Let’s Play Indonesia in providing game-based learning training to participants of the Jagoan Tani, Jagoan Digital, and Jagoan Bisnis programs in Banyuwangi. The Jagoan Bisnis program is an initiative of the Banyuwangi Regency Government that aims to guide and develop entrepreneurial potential among the local young generation. In addition, the Regency Government also introduced two other programs, namely Jagoan Tani to support agriculture and Jagoan Digital to advance the information technology sector. A total of 33 teams will compete to be the best and are entitled to hundreds of millions of rupiah in prizes as a stimulus for business capital.

Banyuwangi Regent Ipuk Fiestiandani said that the offline mentoring session was an event for participants to gain direct business experience from successful business people. This year, successful local entrepreneurs were deliberately presented as real proof that young people from the region can also be successful in business on the international stage.

Jagoan Indonesia collaborates with Let’s Play Indonesia to present a business learning option based on board games before someone does it in real or real life. This time, the board game brought by Let’s Play is titled Piz Squad. Piz Squad is a type of game that involves mapping that makes entrepreneurs in the city of action. In this game, for 4 years, players are tasked with conducting market research, marketing products, and collecting money. The Piz Squad game can have significant relevance, of course in the business world. Starting from Business Location Mapping, Market and Customer Analysis, Competition and Competitor Analysis, Customer Service, and Expansion and Expansion.

“Sometimes when our work or product has not been accepted by the market, we should not stop, because now there is social media as a powerful medium to show our existence,”
– Tony, who has collaborated with Marvel Studio and Universal Studio in America

Closing

Let’s Play Indonesia brings significant added value to the Jagoan Indonesia program in Banyuwangi. With a focus on game-based learning, they help the younger generation gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the business world. Hopefully, this collaboration will produce young entrepreneurs who excel and innovate in Banyuwangi and inspire the next generation to enter the business world.

Watch the excitement in the video below.

Let’s Play Indonesia, a company known for its innovation in team building and training, has actively participated in DIGIFEST organized by Bank Indonesia Malang at Gedung di Gedung Heritage KPPN, Malang. This event is an extraordinary opportunity for participants to experience the latest developments in the world of financial technology, and Let’s Play Indonesia is here to contribute to the introduction of financial literacy through board games.

The digital era is an undeniable force that has changed the business landscape globally. To stay competitive in this digital era, entrepreneurs and businesses must embrace digital platforms. Recognizing the need for this change, Bank Indonesia (BI) Malang has held the Digifest Malang 2023 event, which was held at the KPPN building on Saturday and Sunday, July 29-30.

DIGIFEST Bank Indonesia Malang is an annual event that serves as a forum for financial technology companies and innovators to share ideas, the latest products, and insights into the future of the financial sector. This year, Let’s Play Indonesia joins to contribute to increasing awareness of financial literacy through board game media.

Digifest BI Malang is packaged in the form of an exhibition of superior and digital MSMEs and capacity building is expected in the future from Let’s Play Indonesia itself to expand marketing access, develop an inclusive and green economy, and expand the digital economy and finance. In addition to holding an exhibition for MSMEs and digital-based startups, Digifest Malang 2023 also held business clinics and experience-sharing sessions inviting the Director of Indiekraf.com, namely Ziaelfikar Alibaba, and the Founder of Piknik Hub, Dias Satria.

According to Samsul Hadi, Head of the Bank Indonesia Malang Representative Office, the presence of this event is very significant because not all MSMEs have a deep understanding of digital technology. Bank Indonesia feels the need to play an active role in this context, realizing the crucial role of MSMEs as pillars of the economy, especially in Malang.

“In supporting Indonesia’s progress, we hope that the welfare of the Indonesian people will continue to increase,” said Destry. This collaborative effort not only accelerates Indonesia’s development but also contributes to the welfare of its citizens.

During this exhibition, 18 MSMEs showcased their superior products at the Malang KPPN building, while 60 others participated in character-building activities. Support from the Malang city government, including the establishment of the Malang Creative Center (MCC) as a center for creative youth to develop the city’s creative economy, has also encouraged the growth of the creative industry in Malang.

How exciting is it? Watch the following video!

In an ever-evolving world, collaboration is the key to success and innovation. This is what happened in the exciting collaboration between Letsplay Indonesia, Jagoan Indonesia, and the East Java Provincial Government (Pemprov Jatim). These three entities came together to present extraordinary innovation and creativity, creating a positive impact in the world of entertainment, developing individual potential, and supporting local government. This collaboration brings a unique concept of developing individual potential through games and creative activities. They not only provide entertainment but also embrace the mission to help each find their best potential.

The invitees included important figures such as Mr. Agung H Buana from the Malang City Tourism Office, Mr. Vicky Arief as a representative of ICCN Media, Mr. Ardiansyah Akbar, a creative industry player, Mr. M. Ziaelfikar Alibaba, from Indiekraf, Mr. Doni from the Batu City Arts Council, and representatives from various other elements. What made this FGD truly special was the use of the Lego Serious Play method guided by Kak Arif Bawono Surya. This method changed the atmosphere of the FGD to be more interactive, exciting, and captivating.

The collaboration between Letsplay Indonesia, Jagoan Indonesia, and the East Java Provincial Government has proven that involving various stakeholders can create synergies that benefit all parties. They have opened the door to creativity, inspired individuals to reach their full potential, and provided strong support for the development of the creative industry in the region.

Want to see the excitement of this FGD yourself? Watch the video and witness the exciting collaboration between Letsplay Indonesia, Jagoan Indonesia, and the East Java Provincial Government in making the FGD more meaningful and entertaining.