Zain Memon

ActivityProjectsRevenuePledgesAvg. PledgeLinks
2019 - 2025 3 $629,250 USD 7,085 $89 USD
Zain Memon is a storyteller, game designer, and producer based out of Goa. He is the co-founder of Memesys Studios, a cinema and new media studio, as well as Gadfly Studios - an indie board game publisher based out of Delaware. In 2019, Zain created SHASN - The Political Strategy Board Game. After receiving critical acclaim, including the IndieCade Award for Best Social Impact Game 2019, SHASN was delivered to over 5000 backers around the world. After achieving the distinction of being the largest ever crowdfunding campaign out of India, SHASN has since become a mainstay in the Indian tabletop subculture. Zain has served as the Executive Producer on OK Computer (Series // Disney), the Creative Producer on An Insignificant Man (Feature Documentary) and worked on the award-winning Ship of Theseus (Feature Film). Alongside creating and producing SHASN: AZADI, Zain is working on a slate of new tabletop and digital games. He has been recognized as one of the finest ludologists in the region, and a driving force in the subcontinent’s growing board game industry.

Projects

KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek Macaraccoon
305%
Macaraccoon
A project in Goa, India by Zain Memon 3 created

Layer transparent treats! Bake yummy desserts! Become a champion critter chef! A sweet, competitive family game for all ages!

Campaign: 2025/09/01 - 2025/10/02
Duration: 30 days
76,375 USDof 25,000 USD Goal
1,012Backers
75 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek SHASN: AZADI - What Will Freedom Cost?
712%
SHASN: AZADI - What Will Freedom Cost?
A project in Goa, India by Zain Memon 3 created

Ignite the Revolution. Topple the Imperials. Emerge as the leader of your nation. A semi-coop retelling of rebellion through the ages.

Campaign: 2021/09/07 - 2021/10/09
Duration: 31 days
213,830 USDof 30,000 USD Goal
1,864Backers
115 USDAvg.Pledge
KickstarterKicktraqBoardgameGeek SHASN - The Political Strategy Board Game | Break KS
1356%
SHASN - The Political Strategy Board Game | Break KS
A project in Mumbai, India by Zain Memon 3 created

An epic game of politics, ethics, and strategy for 3-5 players. Capture, gerrymander, and maybe even betray your morals to win.

Campaign: 2019/07/16 - 2019/08/17
Duration: 31 days
339,045 USDof 25,000 USD Goal
4,209Backers
81 USDAvg.Pledge