Welcome to Aram Nyumai!

is a  cooking simulation game developed to preserve and promote the rich culinary heritage of the Iban ethnic group in Sarawak, Malaysia through interactive gameplay and storytelling. Players will explore traditional Iban dishes by learning cooking ingredients, preparation methods, cultural practices, and taboos associated with each recipe. The game combines educational content with fun cooking mechanics to create an engaging game-based learning experience.

✨ Features

• 🍲 Cook traditional Iban dishes such as:
  • Manuk Pansuh
  • Pekasam Ensabi
  • Kuih Jala
  • Kuih Jepan
  • Tuak
• 🎮 Interactive cooking simulation gameplay
• 📖 Story scenes with cultural information and traditions
• 🧂 Step-by-step cooking instructions
• ⭐ Time-based star rating system
• 📚 Downloadable recipe 
• 📝 Pre-test and post-test quiz

This game was developed as a Final Year Project (FYP) to explore the use of game-based learning as a medium for preserving cultural heritage and increasing awareness of traditional Iban cuisine among younger generations.

Game Overview

Objective: Cook traditional Iban cuisine whille discovering its unique history and cultural heritage.

Levels: Exploring 5 exciting levels, each featuring a different traditional Iban dish.

Scoring: Earn stars based on your cooking performance and speed, and accuracy.

How to Play:

1. Pre-test: Test your knowledge before starting.

2. Choose Mode: 

- Story - explore the history and narrative of Iban dishes.

- Cook - start the cooking progress.

3. Complete Levels - Finish each dishes to unlock the next level.

4. Post-test: See how much you've learned!

Stay focused, follow each step carefully, and cook your best!

Goodluck & enjoy the journey!

Game Developer: Cindy Wee Jing Yii

Special Thanks: 

Dr. Amelia Jati Anak Robert Jupit

Arts 

Long house by Immanuel Andat Anak Daniel

Story Voice by Immanuel Andat Anak Daniel

Music 

- "Taboh Iban | Menua Batang Ai" by Avian Johansson taken from Youtube 

( https://youtu.be/OwRRvF2Hay4?si=R67OhsK08-UKGTml)

Sound Effects 

- Sound effects obtained from https://freesound.org/

Thank you for playing!