Life of Amazonia is a colorful and strategic board game that transports players into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where they build their own ecosystems full of animals, plants, and natural elements. The game was designed by Jamie Bloom and published by Bad Comet.
In the game, 1–4 players (including a solo mode) take on the role of naturalists creating diverse habitats in the Amazon jungle. Each player constructs their own rainforest with trees, water lilies, and animals that interact through various synergies. The goal is to create the most diverse and vibrant ecosystem to score the most points.
This is a bag‑building game, meaning players draw tokens from their personal bag and upgrade them as the game progresses:
- Each player starts with 10 basic tokens (currency, leaves, water, fruit).
- On each turn, players draw 5 tokens and use them for various actions: buying animals, plants, upgrading tokens, or acquiring special cards.
- Players can purchase scenery cards for additional points and nature critter cards for special bonuses.
- Each animal has its own scoring conditions, often linked to the placement of trees and water lilies.
- The game ends once 5 out of the 8 basic animal species have been depleted.
A standout feature of the game is the Waterfall of Life, a three‑dimensional component that tracks players’ progress on different paths (trees, water plants, jungle size).
Life of Amazonia is an excellent choice for nature lovers, strategy game enthusiasts, and fans of visually striking components. It’s suitable for both families and experienced players looking for a relaxing yet tactical experience. 🦥🌳🦜
