Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is here!

My third game is now released - Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. I have been very busy with work, and have not had much time to work on marketing and distributing the game. There is still a lot I need to do. The first region I was able to distribute to was Penang. I had a work trip scheduled, so I took the opportunity to make appointments with boardgame cafes up north to show them the game and to see whether they are interested to stock the game. Now I need to work on the KL / PJ area. 

I checked my records, and found that I have been working on Ali Baba for more than two years. It has undergone many changes and adjustments. Holding the final product in my hand was a sentimental moment. 

The Ali Baba box is much thicker than Snow White and Dancing Queen, because it comes with many coins. 

Mock-up of game in progress

One unexpected bonus is the box opening experience. When packing the game away, if you place the rulebook and the cards at the bottom and the coins on top of them, the next time you open the box to play it will be a nice experience. You will feel like you are opening a chest of gold coins. It's like discovering treasure. I did not explicitly plan to create such a feeling. I realised it only when experienced it myself. It was a happy unplanned perk. 

More details: https://www.cilipadigames.com/ali-baba