Kenka Puppetgame

About the Company

Kenka Puppetgame was created as a family project by father and son duo, Petr and Radovan Valla. The game seamlessly blends art, traditional craftsmanship, and innovative design, earning recognition at the Creative Business Cup 2024. Made entirely of wood, it emphasizes sustainability and versatility – the game frame can double as a transport box, decoration, or even a functional piece of furniture. In gameplay, two puppets, equipped with weapons such as sticks, katanas, or naginatas, face off in battle. The objective is to knock off the opponent’s puppet mask and reveal their hidden smile, using gravity, kinetics, and the ancient technique of bottom-controlled puppetry.

Kenka Puppetgame at EXPO 2025

Visitors to the Czech National Pavilion at EXPO 2025 can experience Kenka Puppetgame firsthand, engaging an international audience, including the local Japanese public, which has deep cultural ties to puppet theatre. The game embodies the core theme of the Czech participation – Talent and Creativity for Life – and showcases how innovative approaches can connect different cultures. Its interactive nature appeals to a broad range of players, breaking down age and language barriers while fostering connections among visitors, business professionals, and political delegates from around the world.

Support the game Kenka through a special campaign and help spread its core idea – fostering creativity around the world! Visit www.kenkagame.com (listed at the beginning of the profile) to download a DIY guide on making the game at home or files for 3D printing, all for a symbolic contribution.