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Written on 6th April 2024
USM BRIDGE AND CHESS CLUB PRESENT EXCITING YOUTH EVENT FOR BOARD GAME ENTHUSIASTS
The picture shows the participants who are just starting to play board games. Picture by Ahmad Imran Mohammad Roslani
MAIN CAMPUS, 6th April 2024- The USM Bridge and Chess Club held an event known as Game Fiesta at the RST Scholarship Main Hall, USM on April 6 from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M.
Project Director, Yap Jin Cong said he is excited to announce his annual junior event, Game Fiesta, to celebrate the world of board games as this special event is designed for game enthusiasts of all ages and provides a variety of games from party games to strategic board games such as Catan and Cluedo.
"Game Fiesta is more than just an event, it's a celebration of the joy and excitement that board games bring to people's lives”, he said.
“Our goal is to introduce more people to the wonderful world of board games and provide an opportunity for everyone to have fun while playing”, he added.
Yap also said that the event will include a variety of games, including Speed Cup, Jungle Speed, Penguin, Exploding Kittens, The Mind, Dixit, Catan, Malaysian Dream, Codename, and Cluedo. By that, attendees can expect a free-to-play event, which will allow them to play their favourite games for free.
"This event is all about bringing people together and fostering a sense of community through games, because we want to create an environment where people can relax, play, and make new friends”, Yap added.
This picture shows the other participants learning a new board game. Picture by Ahmad Imran Mohammad Roslani
Athira Nasir, an Education 1 student who participated in the Game Fiesta event, expressed her enjoyment of the experience, noting that she was able to play some of her favourite games while also discovering new games that she had never tried before.
"I've played some of my favourite games and also discovered new ones that I'd never tried before," Athira said.
She also emphasized the event's community aspect, stating that it allows people to meet new people and enjoy the fun of playing games together.
"It was great to meet new people and share in the excitement of playing these games together," she said.
Game Fiesta is expected to attract both experienced gamers and newcomers looking to try out different types of board games. The USM Bridge and Chess Club is excited to share this experience with everyone, and also hope that attendees will leave with a renewed appreciation for the world of games.
As an annual event, it will provide a regular venue for gamers to get together and celebrate their love.
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Text: Ahmad Imran Mohammad Roslani/ Photo: Ahmad Imran Mohammad Roslani
Created on 6th April 2024
