Kari ‘N’ Derya

Kari ‘N’ Derya is an interactive, educational simulation game that puts you in the shoes of an aspiring micro-retailer in a traditional Filipino carinderia. In this game, players help two determined sisters—Kari and Derya—navigate the challenges of running a small eatery, all while managing budgets, procuring ingredients, and serving authentic Filipino dishes.

Driven by a heartfelt narrative, the story follows Kari and Derya, who, facing the hardships of a low-income upbringing and the urgent need to cover their grandmother’s hospital bills, decide to invest in their dreams instead of pursuing college. Players must balance daily operations, make strategic financial decisions, and upgrade their equipment to expand the carinderia and ultimately honor their lola’s legacy.

Gameplay Features:

• Interactive Business Simulation: Learn the basics of financial management and micro-retailing as you plan purchases, set prices, and manage daily expenses.

• Authentic Filipino Cuisine: Explore a menu featuring traditional dishes such as adobong manok, sinigang na baboy, and pares, each with its own recipe and cost considerations.

• Progressive Gameplay: Advance through multiple chapters where each stage introduces new challenges, equipment upgrades, and larger quotas to meet—mirroring the real-life complexities of running a small business.

• Engaging Storyline: Experience a narrative that emphasizes resilience and the importance of community, as Kari and Derya work hard to achieve their dream against all odds.

• Educational and Entertaining: Designed for both aspiring entrepreneurs and lovers of Filipino culture, the game offers hands-on lessons in budgeting and resource management in a fun, immersive environment.

Kari ‘N’ Derya is not just a game—it’s an opportunity to experience the realities of small business management, celebrate Filipino culinary traditions, and learn valuable financial skills through engaging, interactive gameplay.

Joaquin Pilar: Producer/Project Manager, Lead Pixel Artist, Lead UI/UX Artist, Lead Concept Artist, Animator 

Jun Matthew Brecio: Audio & Sound Designer, Music Composer, Facebook Marketer, Group Vice Representative, Lead Designer, Lead Storywriter

Lance Marcus Bacale Roles: Lead Programmer, Video Editor, Designer, Storywriter

Enzo Justin Valdez: Programmer, Designer 

Sean  Fargas: Programmer, Designer