Today we’d like to introduce you to Mikel Willis.
Mikel, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
It all began in 2005 with my dad and cousin, Tim, thinking it would be great to take the automatic scoring model of bowling and incorporate it into an automated domino table. Unfortunately, at that time, the proper technology, financial resources, and industry connections weren’t available, plus a failed attempt by an invention company caused the dream to die. Fast forward to 2017. I brought it back to life by patenting the table and pivoting the idea with a digital spin to the game. Introducing Quick Bonez, a mobile application that is free to play(F2P) & the first 3-D domino sports arcade franchise of its kind that provides a high-quality immersive entertainment experience for all domino players. Bringing the scene to the screen and replicating the true culture of dominoes across iOS & Android devices.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I needed more knowledge in the gaming and technology industry than I knew. My limited knowledge forced me to study and make connections, which too, has been challenging. You must make meaningful connections, just like in dominoes. Not knowing exactly what you need and who you need it from significantly impacts the process. And of course, resources. Funding is truly a major obstacle for any business starting off small hoping to be great! But the greatest challenge has been the time & resources I’ve had to sacrifice from my family. It’s not easy, but I’m working hard so that the time I’ve spent away from them will be reclaimed and then increased. We’ve got major plans—all in God’s timing and His will.
Quick Bonez Gaming LLC – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Quick Bonez Gaming is a startup out of Houston, Texas providing an immersive experience for dominoes players worldwide. As founder and creative director, I source multiple artists, designers, & developers in addition to managing the pipeline from illustration to animation. I’m proud of stepping into unknown territory, entering a field where people like myself are underrepresented in IP ownership, and creating the first 3D domino game of its kind on the market.
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
Being chosen by Facebook to open the world up to Virtual Reality through the concept of Dominoes. I was chosen through their launch pad program, and we have huge plans to bring Dominoes to VR!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.quickbonez.com
- Email: quickbonezinc@gmail.com
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