Atiwa [Board Game]

Embark on a strategic journey to the lush Atiwa Range in southeastern Ghana with Atiwa, a captivating worker placement game designed by acclaimed designer Uwe Rosenberg. In this advanced-level board game for 1-4 players, ages 12 and up, you step into the role of a fruit-farming family forging a unique partnership with nature’s unsung heroes: fruit bats.  

Set against the backdrop of a vibrant evergreen forest reserve, Atiwa challenges you to balance the growth of your community with the preservation of its delicate ecosystem. Discover the remarkable value of fruit bats—once dismissed as pests—as they spread seeds across vast distances, helping reforest fallow land and boost your harvests. Keep these nocturnal allies as “pets” to expand your fruit farms faster, leaving tall trees as roosts to shelter them. But beware: more bats mean more space is needed, and finding the perfect harmony between your farm’s expansion and the bats’ needs is the key to success.  

Develop a thriving community near the Atiwa Range by building homes, managing resources like fruit, trees, and animals, and sharing knowledge about the bats’ vital role in combating the environmental toll of mining. With a modular board, automatic resource growth, and end-game bonuses, every decision shapes your path to prosperity. Will you master the symbiotic dance between nature and nurture to lead your community to victory?  

Designed for strategic thinkers, Atiwa offers 30-120 minutes of immersive gameplay, blending resource management with an eco-conscious twist. Perfect for solo play or a competitive group, this beautifully crafted game from Lookout Games delivers a rich, rewarding experience rooted in real-world inspiration. Unleash your inner farmer and let the fruit bats guide you to triumph!