About Us

Founded: 2005
Headquarters: Virtual studio with no physical office; registered in Singapore
Genre: Development of casual games, hidden object games and puzzle adventures
Platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Wii, and Nintendo DS

Boomzap Entertainment is a pioneer in remote-first game development, operating entirely through a virtual studio model. The studio was founded in 2005 and has become known for its commitment to crafting high-quality casual games with rich stories and visually engaging experiences. Boomzap has successfully released over 50 games spanning various genres, including hidden object, puzzles and strategy games..

Some of Boomzap’s most popular franchises include the Awakening and Dana Knightstone series, which have been celebrated for their captivating narratives and meticulous game design. These titles have established Boomzap as a go-to developer for fans of story-rich, interactive puzzle games.

Founders:

  • Christopher Natsuume – Co-founder & Creative Director
    Christopher Natsuume, an industry veteran, previously served as Lead Producer on Far Cry at Crytek. He has over two decades of experience and specializes in creative game development and narrative design. He co-founded Boomzap in 2005 to create engaging, story-driven casual games.
  • Allan Simonsen – Co-founder & Technical Director
    Allan Simonsen, also a veteran, has worked on notable titles such as the Spider-Man game for the Nokia N-Gage. As Technical Director, Allan focuses on optimizing technology and virtual studio operations​(

Key Achievements:

  • Innovative Virtual Work Environment: One of the earliest studios to adopt a fully remote development model, Boomzap manages a diverse team spread across the globe.
  • Strong Portfolio: Boomzap has developed titles for major publishers like Big Fish Games, and its games are frequently featured on platforms like Steam and iOS 
  • Award-Winning Games: Their games have won multiple awards and sold millions of copies worldwide, making them a recognized name in the casual gaming industry 

Boomzap Entertainment continues to develop engaging and innovative games, with Knights of the Round Peg and Sword and Seek being the latest addition to their portfolio. 

Game Awards 

2017

  • Best Local Game Finalist – The Straits Times Digital Awards (Legends of Callasia)

2016

  • Best Multiplayer Game – International Mobile Gaming Awards – Southeast Asia (Legends of Callasia)
  • Excellence in Gameplay – International Mobile Gaming Awards – Southeast Asia (Legends of Callasia)
  • Editors Pick for Creativity – SlideDB App of the Year (Legends of Callasia)
  • Multiplayer Game of the Year Runner-up – Pocket Tactics Best of 2016 (Legends of Callasia)

2015

  • Game of the Year – ESGS Indie Arena (Monster Roller)
  • Best Game Art – GDAP Awards (Monster Roller)

2014

  • Best Hidden Object Game – All About Casual Game (Awakening: The Redleaf Forest)
  • #3 Best Sequel – All About Casual Game (Awakening: The Redleaf Forest)
  • Best Audio Nominee – All About Casual Game (Awakening: The Golden Age)
  • Best Adventure Game Nominee – All About Casual Game (Death at Cape Porto: A Dana Knightstone Novel)
  • Best Original Game Nominee – All About Casual Game (Emberwing: Lost Legacy)
  • #3 Most Anticipated Game – Big Fish Games (Awakening: The Redleaf Forest)
  • Best Free-to-Play Game for PC – All About Casual Game (Awakening Kingdoms)

2013

  • #3 Game of the Year – Big Fish Games (Awakening: The Sunhook Spire)
  • Best Adventure Game Nominee – All About Casual Game (Awakening: The Sunhook Spire)

2012

  • Best Adventure – Big Fish Games (Awakening: The Skyward Castle)
  • #5 Best Hidden Object Adventure – Casual Gameplay (Awakening: The Skyward Castle)
  • Best Visuals Nominee – All About Casual Game (Awakening: The Skyward Castle)
  • Best Sequel Nominee – All About Casual Game (Botanica: Earthbound)
  • #2 Best Story – Big Fish Games (Death Upon an Austrian Sonata)
  • Best Story Nominee – All About Casual Game (Death Upon an Austrian Sonata)

2011

  • Best Hidden Object Game – Casual Gameplay (Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom)
  • Best Story – Big Fish Games (Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom)
  • Best Visuals – Casual Gameplay (Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom)

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