Inside Journey to the Emerald City with Philip Oliver
Watch Philip explain how a storybook, cards and physical puzzles bring the feeling of an adventure game away from the screen.
Credit: The Oliver Twins — Facebook video still
Can an adventure game work without a video screen? In a video shared by the Oliver Twins on 28 September 2026, Philip introduces Journey to the Emerald City and walks through the idea behind Active Brain Games.
The five-minute introduction shows the storybook and physical pieces, explaining how exploration, objects, puzzles and discovery can work together on a table. It is a closer look at the project for anyone curious about how the adventure plays.
The video was recorded ahead of the Kickstarter launch on 29 September. Watch it on the Oliver Twins’ Facebook page, then visit the campaign for current details and updates.
Watch Philip’s introduction on Facebook
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