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Along with the development of the era, especially in the field of technology, it is not a barrier to the world of education, why should it be left behind? There are many breakthroughs to break the monotony of the classroom in learning using modern methods with stunning results. One method that has carved a new mark in the world of education is Game Based Learning.

The use of technology in education can be through Game-Based Learning, a learning strategy that uses game elements to increase engagement and learning effectiveness. In Game-Based Learning, game concepts such as challenges, competitions, rewards, and interactions are used to create a more exciting and enthusiastic learning environment. Students engage in activities requiring critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity as if playing a game.

In this context, games can be computer games, board games, and physical activities that are designed with a purpose. The main goal of Game-Based Learning is to improve the quality of learning by creating a more interactive, interesting, and relevant learning experience.

JUST PLAYING HOW CAN YOU GET KNOWLEDGE ???

Of course, you can. Many people look down on the existence of games as learning media. Learning with games can be more effective and efficient and help, become happier and reduce stress that will occur due to focusing too much on learning. Let’s look at a little information below to find out what is important and how to apply Game Based Learning.

The Importance of Game-Based Learning

Being indifferent to education is no longer something that seems important and serious. However, in reality, education is still the main benchmark for many people to be able to live their lives in the future. With the existence of Game-based learning, can support and increase a person’s interest in learning many things because of its more fun nature. Some important roles of Game-Based Learning in the world of education include:

1. Increasing engagement by encouraging active student participation.
2. Increasing information retention that triggers critical thinking and analysis.
3. Developing skills such as academic skills, teamwork, leadership, and cooperation.
4. Active learning by applying strategic concepts to deepen understanding.
5. Collaborative Learning can encourage students to work together, communicate, and solve problems together.
6. The realization of Game game-based learning can also help psychology stay healthy and balanced. Its fun nature can indirectly refresh the brain and mood to be better and form a more passionate life.

Application of Game-Based Learning

The application of Game Based Learning can be done in various aspects. Both education and business. One of the startups that supports the realization of Game-Based Learning is Let’s Play. Let’s Play is a company that focuses on the development and implementation of innovative learning solutions, especially by using the Game-Based Learning approach. This company understands the potential of combining game elements with learning to create a more interesting, interactive, and effective learning experience.

What Let’s Play does to support Game-Based Learning includes:

1. Development of Game-Based Learning Platform: Let’s Play can develop a game-based learning platform specifically designed to facilitate Game-Based Learning. This platform can contain various types of games designed to convey learning concepts interestingly and interactively.
2. Specially designed curriculum: Let’s Play can design a curriculum that suits the needs of clients or educational institutions. This curriculum will integrate game elements to ensure learning is more interesting and collaborate with traditional learning approaches.
3. Simulation and Scenario Creation: Let’s Play can create game-based simulations and scenarios that reflect real-world situations.
4. Performance Measurement and Evaluation: Let’s Play can provide a medium to measure the performance of students or trainees in a Game Based Learning environment, to identify individual development.
5. Training and Support: Let’s Play can provide training to educators or trainers in using the Game-Based Learning platform or tools.
6. Feedback-Based Adjustment: Let’s Play continues to ensure that learning remains relevant, interesting, and interactive by developing good Game-Based Learning solutions.

With the synergy between Game Based Learning and the Let’s Play company, education, and training can be more dynamic, interesting, and in line with the needs of the times. Let’s Play paves the way for the use of technology in creating a game-based learning environment. Stimulating learning, and optimizing individual development potential entertainingly and interactively.

Jagoan Indonesia Collaborates with Let’s Play Indonesia and invites high school teachers throughout Malang Raya to participate in learning method training specifically designed to improve the quality of education. Education is the main pillar in building a quality society. Behind the success of students in education, there is an invaluable role of teachers. High school teachers have an important responsibility in equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and insights they need for a successful future. To achieve this goal, teachers need to continue to develop and update their teaching methods. In this training, the learning method using board game media is becoming increasingly popular among high school teachers around Malang Raya with Mentoring by Kak Arif Bawono Surya from LetsPlay Indonesia.

Business Craft and Pesona
In this training, the board games used are Business Craft and Pesona. The choice of these 2 board games was not without purpose, but because it aligns with one of the training objectives for high school teachers with a concentration in economics to further deepen their knowledge with business simulations.

In the Business Craft Game, teachers can easily understand the basic marketing strategies in business to be applied in the real world. Implementation obtained from board games. This makes teachers more aware of business competition and more observant in researching customers. In this game, of course, it is inseparable from the direction and explanation of the facilitator given by the let’s play party to be able to guide the course of the game. As for Pesona, each player plays a role in building a country that begins with the contribution of residents, such as paying taxes. The more you care about the country, the more facilities will be built.

Closing
Training on learning methods with boardgame media is a positive step in the transformation of education in Malang Raya. High school teachers involved in this training get the skills and tools they need to make learning more interesting and effective. By using board games, they can help their students to participate more actively in the learning process. Thus, education in Malang Raya continues to develop in a better direction, creating a younger generation that is better prepared to face future challenges.

How exciting was this session? Watch the video below!!

On August 15, LetsPlay Indonesia and American Corner joined hands to host a meaningful seminar to prevent suicide. The seminar, titled “ACTIVE LISTENING AND MAINFULNESS: A Dual Approach to Suicide Prevention,” was a platform for participants to explore two innovative approaches to suicide prevention. To address this increasingly pressing issue, LetsPlay Indonesia and Amcor UMM joined hands in an incredible online collaboration via the Zoom platform with a primary focus on mental health. In their Mental Health webinar series, the two have endeavored to provide insight, support, and solutions to understanding and overcoming mental health challenges.

Webinar Session

Amcor UMM invited Dr. Emir, an expert in the field of mental health, to open the seminar by explaining the innovative approach he has used to integrate games into learning. He highlighted the importance of “Active Listening” and how its use can create a safe environment for individuals who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Kak Arif, an experienced practitioner in Game-Based Learning, “Mainfulness,” followed with an explanation of how the use of Game-Based Learning, especially Lego Serious Play, can be used to manage stress, anxiety, and negative thoughts that can trigger suicidal thoughts. He guided participants in simple exercises that demonstrated the power of “Mainfulness.”

One of the main highlights of the seminar was the use of the Lego Serious Play method in the context of mental health. Participants were allowed to use Lego to represent their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. This gave them a creative way to express themselves and share their experiences with other participants.

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.

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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.

Let’s Play Indonesia’s digital game division, Lets Studio, is pleased to announce that Lets Studio’s mobile game “Playland: Hidden Gems” has been selected as one of the top 20 finalists in the prestigious Game Seed national competition, representing Malang City.

Letsplay Indonesia’s digital game division, Lets Studio, is pleased to announce that Lets Studio’s mobile game “Playland: Hidden Gems” has been selected as one of the top 20 finalists in the prestigious Game Seed national competition, representing Malang City.

“Playland: Hidden Gems” is a mobile game that allows players to take on the role of a tourist collecting souvenirs from various tourist destinations. Through this engaging platform, the game promotes an understanding and appreciation of the rich cultural diversity and uniqueness of tourist destinations both in Indonesia and around the world.

This achievement was made possible by the talented team at Lets Studio, which is part of Letsplay Indonesia. The team involved Istivano as a Game Designer and Project Manager, Linggar, Lena, and Killa from Binus University as illustrators, and Sandy (a graduate of Malang State University) as a Programmer.

In addition to “Playland: Hidden Gems,” Lets Studio also received recognition for another game titled “Pochibi,” which received an Honorable Mention at Game Seed 2023. Impressively, “Pochibi” was developed in three days by the Lets Studio team, which includes Istivano as Game Designer and Project Manager, Dwiki from Universitas ASIA Malang as Programmer, and Wawan, Vivi, and Dafa from Universitas Negeri Malang.

Game Seed is a collaborative initiative of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the Indonesian Game Association, Indie Games Group Indonesia, and Google. The mission of the program is to establish ten sustainable game studios each year in Indonesia, with a focus on mobile game products. Game Seed aims to educate developers on how to build a profitable and sustainable mobile game business.

Game Seed consists of five phases:

1. Registration (March 4 to the last Game Seed roadshow in May).
2. Roadshows in five cities: Bandung, Surabaya, Batam, Balikpapan, and Solo.
3. Collection and selection of games for incubation.
4. The incubation phase is where mentors help participants improve their games based on the data that has been collected.
5. Grand Final where participants present their games to judges who are representatives of game publishers.

Letsplay Indonesia, through Lets Studio, aspires to make a positive contribution to the Indonesian game industry and the wider global community and is committed to remaining productive and creating games that meet market needs. The recognition received from Game Seed is a testament to the dedication and creativity of the entire Lets Studio team.

One of the main focuses of the Game Lab Program session is to provide teachers with skills in creating simple educational games. Participants are divided into small groups of five people. Each group is allowed to design and create an educational game using the principles that have been taught during the session.

On May 16, 2023, Letsplay Indonesia, an organization that focuses on developing educational games, held a Game Lab Program in Blitar City. This event was attended by around 70 teachers from kindergarten to junior high school levels in Blitar City who were interested in learning about the use of games as an effective educational medium. Letsplay Indonesia was represented by Arif Bawono Surya, Head of Innovation & Product Development Letsplay Indonesia, who was tasked with sharing knowledge and experience in using games as a learning tool.

In the Game Lab Program session, teachers were given an in-depth understanding of the concept and potential of using games as an interactive and engaging educational tool. Arif Bawono Surya was actively involved in providing guidance and practical examples to participants on how to integrate learning materials with game elements in their classrooms. Through this innovative approach, it is hoped that teachers can increase the appeal and effectiveness of learning for students.

One of the main focuses of the Game Lab Program session is to provide teachers with skills in creating simple educational games. Arif Bawono Surya taught participants about using the snakes and ladders game as inspiration for creating interesting and useful educational games. Participants were divided into small groups of five people. Each group was allowed to design and create an educational game using the principles that had been taught during the session.

After the game creation process was complete, a sharing session was held where each group presented the game they had created. Participants shared experiences and discussed the approaches they used, the challenges they faced, and the results they achieved. This process not only enriched the participants’ knowledge but also built connections and collaborations between teachers who share the same interest in developing educational games.

The Game Lab Program held by Letsplay Indonesia in Blitar City is a positive step in expanding the understanding and application of games as an educational medium. Through collaboration between organizations such as Letsplay Indonesia and education parties, it is hoped that a more interactive, fun, and effective learning environment can be created for students. By utilizing technology and creativity in developing educational games, education in Indonesia can keep up with the times and meet the needs of more relevant and interesting learning for the younger generation.

Letsplay Indonesia is an organization committed to providing an innovative and interactive learning approach through educational games 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.