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This study introduces FarmQuest, an innovative interactive board game designed to integrate mathematical reasoning, economic analysis, and agricultural business decision-making within a single experiential learning platform. Responding to the urgent need for engaging, context-based learning tools that bridge abstract mathematical concepts with real-world applications, the research employed the 4D development model—limited to the Define, Design, and Develop stages—to focus on prototype refinement and controlled validation. Expert evaluations by three specialists assessed content accuracy, instructional effectiveness, linguistic clarity, and visual presentation, yielding scores between 80% and 85%, thereby confirming the game’s validity as an educational medium. Practicality testing involving 33 users produced an average score of 80.4%, indicating that FarmQuest is both intuitive and effective in fostering active learning. While 85% of participants readily comprehended the game mechanics and 80% appreciated its visual design, minor revisions were made to enhance clarity in transactional features. Although dissemination was not conducted due to logistical and curricular constraints, the study contributes a validated prototype that demonstrates the potential of analog game-based learning in promoting interdisciplinary understanding. Future research should extend to large-scale implementation, curriculum integration, and digital adaptation to ensure FarmQuest’s scalability and long-term educational impact.

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