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Indeed, there are a lot of restrictions, the board game market in Iran, if not understand clearly, will easily lead to trouble when we are publishing products. What are the taboos in Iran? What problems should we pay attention to when publishing board games in Iran? Here are some FAQs for you.
? Q: What are the problems about publishing board game in Iran?
A: Iran is an islamic country, so the release of games should be avoided specific dates and occasions. For example, Ramadan, Muharram and Sefar are some religious festivals, we should not launch board game during this period. A good time for advertisement is the 14-day holiday of the Nowruz Festival and the three-month summer vacation from late June to October.
In addition, in the board game market of Iran, games’ censorship often includes pornographic, anti-security, anti-Islamic and anti-religious content. The local Entertainment Software Rating Committee has two weeks to rate upcoming games before they can be released.
? Q: What should we notice about religion in Iran?
A: Iran have different religious beliefs with other countries in the Middle East. Iranian people are Shia Muslims, while the six gulf countries believe in Sunni Islam.
Therefore, in Iran, products need to be adapted and adjusted. In terms of localisation, it is possible to work with local companies, who know local customs better than our board game publishers.
? Q: What are the special taboos in Iran?
A: For instance, dogs. In Iran, it is not allowed to keep pet dogs, the owner of the dog will be fined or whipped. So, for publishing board games, we should avoid the appearance of related designs of dogs and pigs as far as possible.
? Q: What are the numbers Iranians hates and likes?
A: They hate 13. The number is taboo among Iranians, who believe it brings misfortune. And more people like 7. During the Iranian New Year, seven kinds of food beginning with the letter “S” are put on the table. Women’s cosmetics come in seven colors. For Iranians, “seven” is a symbol of good luck.
The board game market in Iran is quite mysterious, welcome to discuss with Foxuc together.
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