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News and Updates

MuJong™ Educator Pilot Programme Officially Launched!

We’re excited to announce the official launch of the MuJong™ Educator Pilot Programme—a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to bring the revolutionary MuJong™ learning experience into the hands of passionate music teachers across Singapore!

MuJong™ is a patent-pending music education game that creatively combines the traditional strategy of mahjong with essential music theory concepts—such as clefs, key signatures, rhythm, time signatures, and more. Developed by a student, for students, this game is already redefining how music is taught and enjoyed.

What’s the Pilot About?

We’re inviting educators to participate in this exclusive pilot programme. Here’s what selected educators can expect:

  • Play & Experience: Visit our studio for a hands-on session with MuJong™
  • Share & Connect: Post a short review on your social media if you love it
  • Enjoy Perks: Receive a Complimentary Educator’s Pack (worth $158) at our official launch

Our goal is to gather authentic feedback, inspire collaboration, and co-create a powerful tool that supports music educators in making theory fun, engaging, and unforgettable.

Why Join?

This isn’t just a trial—it’s a movement to modernize music theory education with a dose of play. We’re putting educators first, because we believe your insights will shape how MuJong™ grows into classrooms and homes worldwide.


🚀 Interested?

Simply click here and fill up this form to register your interest. Slots are limited, and response has already been enthusiastic!


Let’s change how music theory is taught—one tile at a time.
#MuJong #MusicMahjong #GamifyMusic

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Introducing MuJong™ Time: Now Smarter, Funnier, and Even Deadlier (with a Skull-Soul Bonus)

When we first launched MuJong Time, it was just a simple companion timer for our beloved music-learning board game. But as any good conductor will tell you… the beat never stays still. Today, we’re proud (and slightly terrified) to announce that MuJong Time has evolved into a fully loaded, cross-functional rhythm trainer — and a brand beacon for the entire MUJONG™ ecosystem.

What’s New in MuJong Time?

1. Gameplay Timer – Now With Soul

  • Select your tempo, clef, time signature, and number of bars
  • Miss a beat? You’ll see Mujong… die.
  • Yes, literally — a little cartoon soul leaves its body. (You asked for drama.)

2. Dynamics Selector

  • Choose between pianissimo and fortissimo, and control the volume like a true maestro
  • Dynamics aren’t just theory here — they control your beat chime loudness
  • Bonus: great for subtle practice or noisy classrooms

3. Built-In Metronome

  • A standalone metronome for all musicians, not just MuJong players
  • Easy interface, consistent pulse, and our mascot tapping along visually

4. Tuner Mode

  • Tune your instrument by selecting note + pitch standard (A440, A442, etc.)
  • Hear long chimes for each note — no guessing, no hardware needed

5. Digital Gameplay Manual (Coming Soon)

  • Fully integrated into the app (no more PDF hunting or crying)
  • Learn how to play MuJong, master the bonuses, and understand the mechanics — all within the app

What’s In For You?

With these updates, MuJong Time isn’t just a timer — it’s now a musical utility toolkit:

  • Students can use the tuner and metronome for daily practice
  • Teachers can use the digital manual and game timer in ensemble coaching
  • Parents and beginners can learn the game + theory without ever opening a textbook

What’s Next?

We’re gearing up to:

  • Publish MuJong Time on Google Play and Apple App Store
  • Enable offline support through PWA caching
  • Launch MUJONG™ as a global brand in music gamification

Stay (in)tuned. Or better yet, stay on tempo!
Because MUJONG is not just a game. It’s a movement with rhythm.


→ Try it now by scanning the QR Code above or click on this link: https://timer.mujong/mujongtime.apk
→ Want to join the MUJONG revolution? Drop us a beat. Or a DM.

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Mujong™ Patent Filing Update: Full Examination Underway

We’re pleased to announce that on 16 May 2025, we formally submitted a Request for Search and Examination (PF11) to the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) for our patent application concerning the Mujong™ gameplay system and musical learning framework.

This filing represents an important milestone in our journey to build a protected, scalable, and thoughtfully engineered platform for music education.


What the Patent Covers

The pending patent encompasses key components of the Mujong™ system, including:

  • The structure and interaction of modular tiles representing musical elements (notes, rests, clefs, and key/time signatures)
  • Scoring mechanisms and gameplay logic based on rhythmic and tonal accuracy
  • Tempo-based challenges and harmony-based bonuses
  • Digital adaptations including app-based interaction, multiplayer capability, and audio rendering of composed sequences

This framework represents a novel approach to merging structured music theory with interactive play, and we’re excited to take it through formal examination.


Building an Integrated IP Framework

Our IP protection strategy continues to evolve holistically:

  • Trademark: Mujong™ is a registered mark.
  • Design: The core mascot has been filed as a Registered Design and is currently pending approval.
  • Copyright: All visual and musical assets, including character variations, stickers, and manuals, are published and protected.

The PF11 filing strengthens our legal foundation, ensuring that the creative and educational value of the Mujong™ system remains safeguarded as we scale.


Looking Ahead

With our patent now under formal examination, we move forward with confidence.
We remain committed to responsible innovation, ethical education, and creating joyful, engaging learning tools for young musicians across the world.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Mujong™ journey so far—we look forward to sharing more developments in the months ahead.

The Mujong Team

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Mujong Mascot Design Registered for Protection

We’re pleased to share that we have formally filed a Registered Design application with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) for the Mujong character mascot.

This step reinforces our ongoing commitment to protecting the visual identity and creative expressions that form the foundation of the Mujong™ brand.


About the Design

The design registration application covers the distinct visual form of the Mujong character—including its body structure, proportions, facial features, and stylised presentation as a musical-themed mascot.

The mascot is a central part of the Mujong™ experience, appearing across:

  • Digital stickers and online educational content
  • Instructional materials and player guides
  • Branding assets and future merchandise

By securing design protection, we aim to ensure consistency, authenticity, and recognisability as Mujong evolves into a broader platform.


Part of a Larger IP Framework

This filing complements our existing protection strategy, which includes:

  • Trademark registration of the Mujong™ name
  • Patent application covering the gameplay system and musical logic (under formal examination)
  • Copyright protection over the artistic variations of the character and supporting materials

Each layer strengthens the integrity of the Mujong™ ecosystem, enabling us to scale responsibly while maintaining creative control.


What Registered Design Protection Does

A Registered Design protects the appearance of a product, rather than its function. It grants exclusive rights to use the design and to prevent others from using designs that are substantially similar.

This is particularly important in visual-driven products where the mascot is a key element of brand recognition, especially in educational and child-centric settings.


Looking Ahead

As Mujong continues to grow across digital platforms and physical mediums, we remain committed to investing in quality, originality, and long-term sustainability—not only in product development but also in brand protection.

Thank you for your continued support as we take the next steps in shaping the future of interactive music learning.

The Mujong Team

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MuJong Progress Update: Entry Confirmed for Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors’ Award 2025

We are pleased to announce that MuJong: A Modular Music Theory Education System Using Tile and Card-Based Gameplay has been successfully accepted into the Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors’ Award (TKKYIA) 2025, under the Junior Student Category.

On 29 April 2025, we received confirmation that MuJong’s submission had passed all eligibility requirements. A follow-up from the TKKYIA Secretariat dated 13 May 2025 further affirmed that all submitted entries have been officially approved and are now undergoing the shortlisting process.

Developed by 7-year-old inventor Boo Ki Ki, MuJong transforms the way music theory is taught and experienced by integrating clef reading, key signature adaptation, rhythmic summation, and tempo-based gameplay into a single educational platform. The invention, protected under Singapore Patent Application No. 10202501095Q, was submitted as a new product addressing key limitations in current music education methods.

We look forward to the upcoming shortlisting results expected in the coming months. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the TKKYIA organisers for recognising and supporting young innovators like Ki Ki, and to our wider community for the encouragement received throughout this journey.

More updates will be shared as the award process progresses.

For details on the Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors’ Award, please visit: https://singaporetkkf.com.sg/yia

MuJong – Reinventing music theory, one tile at a time.

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Official MuJong Jingle Released

Kiki Composed This Jingle

Kiki Composed This Jingle

All Instrumental Parts Are Performed by Kiki

All Instrumental Parts Are Performed by Kiki

Kiki Also Provided the Vocals

Kiki Also Provided the Vocals

A Song of Tiles, Time, and Talent

We’re proud to present the official Mujong™ Jingle—composed, performed, and produced by our 7-year-old CEO, Kiki Boo. Set in C Major with a lively 4/4 beat at 110 bpm, the jingle reflects the joyful rhythm and playful logic at the heart of the Mujong™ learning experience.

Lyrics:

Mujong Mujong Mujong
Play the beat, play along
Mujong Mujong Mujong
Every tile sings a song

Mujong Mujong Mujong
Play the beat, play along
Mujong Mujong Mujong
Every tile sings a song

Notes and rests, sharps and keys
Puzzle it out with harmony
Mujong Mujong Mujong
Let your music brain grow strong

 

Behind the Music:

 

  • Composer & Performer: Kiki Boo (Age 7)

  • Instrumentation: Piano, cajón, drum kit, ukulele, guitar, vocals

  • Arrangement & Mixing: Co-produced by her father, in their home studio

  • Recording Date: May 2025

  • Genre: Educational Pop / Game Theme

This jingle was composed and co-written by Kiki. She performed all instrumental parts herself, including piano, violin, cajón, drum kit, and guitar, and also provided the vocals. The track was arranged, mixed, and mastered by her father and mentor in their family’s home studio.

The MuJong jingle is more than a theme. It is a creative expression of the game’s purpose—to make music theory exciting, interactive, and accessible. The jingle will feature in our upcoming promotional video, synchronised with gameplay visuals that reflect the rhythm and structure of the song.

Music and game come together in perfect harmony. Every tile tells a story. Every beat builds understanding.

Check out the soundcloud demo below!

More updates will follow with the video release and commercial rollout.

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Prototype Milestone: First Set of MuJong Tiles Received

We are excited to share that on 8 May 2025, the first physical prototype set of MuJong™ tiles was officially received—marking a major step forward in the realisation of this educational invention.

Each tile is designed to be tactile, weighted, and visually engaging, evoking the classic feel of traditional mahjong while reimagining it as a modern music theory learning tool. The MuJong™ tiles you see in the photo above are part of the Starter Series, intended to support basic clef, key, and rhythm challenges for beginners and young learners.

This milestone also coincided with a quiet celebration at home, where our young inventor, Ki Ki, marked the moment with two symbolic candles—one for the invention itself, and another for the journey ahead.

The arrival of the prototype tiles signifies more than just production readiness. It validates the countless hours spent iterating on gameplay mechanics, educational design, and IP protection. The MuJong patent (Application No. 10202501095Q) was filed with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore just days earlier, and now the concept has physically taken shape.

In the coming weeks, the MuJong team will begin structured prototype testing, gathering feedback from educators, musicians, and students to refine gameplay before commercial rollout.

This is just the beginning.

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Big News from Team Mujong: Patent Filing Complete!

We are pleased to announce that on 28 April 2025, the Preliminary Form 1 (PF1) for MuJong: A Modular Music Theory Education System Using Tile and Card-Based Gameplay was officially filed with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), under Application No. 10202501095Q.

This filing marks a significant milestone in the development of MuJong, an innovative educational game invented by our CEO, Ms Kiki Boo. MuJong is designed to transform music theory learning into a tactile, strategic, and engaging experience through the use of modular pitch tiles, clef cards, key signature cards, and tempo-driven gameplay.

The invention is now formally recorded with the founder’s trustee, Iconomy Holdings Pte. Ltd. as the applicant and rights holder on trust. The accompanying PF8 and National Security Clearance under Section 33 of the Patents Act have also been duly processed and approved.

What began as a simple bedtime idea from a child has evolved into a structured, pedagogically grounded system backed by intellectual property protection. The entire development journey has been a family-led initiative, from ideation to prototyping, to formal registration.

This patent filing reinforces our commitment to safeguarding MuJong’s unique structure and educational methodology as we move forward toward commercial production and public launch. We will also be pledging part of the proceeds from MuJong sales to Iconomy Foundation Limited’s Gift of Music Project, supporting music education and access for under-resourced communities.

Further updates will follow as we progress to the next phase of production and outreach.

Issued by
Iconomy Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Legal & IP Affairs Division
28 April 2025