As a design studio, we often spend hours obsessing over details, concepts, mechanics, illustrations, rules, and storytelling. But every once in a while, a we get an opportunity to step out showcase the work we have done, Zapurza Museum of Art and Culture was one such experience. Zapurza is a beautiful space spread over seven acres of land on the banks of scenic Khadakwasla Dam, Pune, which houses 10 galleries / display spaces, along with workshop / activity areas.

Set amidst nature, art galleries, and museums, Zapurza hosted a four-day festival that celebrated creativity, slow living, and meaningful experiences. It felt like the perfect environment for our games to step out into the real world. We set up a stall displaying our games where people joined, spent time in understanding the game as well as enjoyed with their family and friends. Seeing the joy and competitiveness they bought was so fun to witness as a maker.

The Stall as an Experience

From the very beginning, our intention was about creating an inviting space, one that reflected Kosh’s design sensibility and curiosity-led approach. We invested time and effort into making the stall visually engaging, using posters, a standee, and bunting to draw people in. The aim was simple: spark interest and invite conversation.

And it worked.

People stopped. They asked questions. They picked up the games. They sat down.

What truly stood out was the interaction. We hosted small game sessions, explained mechanics, laughed over rounds, and watched people connect, with the games and with each other. Some stayed for a quick play, some returned with friends, and some just wanted to talk about how games bring people together.