Board Game Geek Rating: 5.53. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.27. This game is for 2 to 5 players and was published in 2020. It's a Kickstarter exclusive. The Iwari Deluxe Board Game by Thundergryph Games comes with the core game (Deluxe Edition), 12 metal territory scoring markers, a Storm mini - expansion, 6 cotton storage bags, a metal first player marker, a metal totem score marker, and all unlocked stretch goals. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise stated. In Iwari, humanity is in its early days, with tribes living in forests, tundras, and deserts. The tribes leave their homelands to explore new regions, meet other tribes, and share knowledge. It's an abstract - like euro game. Players represent different tribes, traveling and expanding settlements into five types of regions in a majority - based strategy game. The wooden components of the game had some color revisions to the tribe tents to achieve the desired look. The metal components, used for all add - ons, offer a collectible feel and a cohesive look. In the game, players use cards for two main actions: placing tents to expand settlements and constructing nature totems to bond with the Titans. Players can complete missions for perks and score points based on tent and totem majorities. Iwari adds new strategy layers, tribe player boards, different maps, modules, and unique co - operative and solo modes to the award - winning Web of Power. You can buy the Iwari: Deluxe Edition Bundle online at TheGameSteward, and a significant portion of your purchase will go towards backing new games on Kickstarter. Contact The Game Steward if you have any purchase or game advice questions.
How to play: In Iwari, you start by representing a tribe. Use the cards in your hand for two main actions. First, place tents on the board to expand your settlement into different regions. The goal is to have the majority of tents in each territory to score points. Second, construct nature totems and place them on regions. Score points based on the totem majorities in adjacent territories. You can also complete missions during the game for small perks. After the first card cycle, score points for having the most tents in each territory. At the end of the game, score again for tent majorities, totem majorities in two adjacent regions, and for creating settlements (four or more tents in an uninterrupted sequence along a road). Note: Paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Maintenance: Keep the wooden components away from moisture to prevent warping. Store the metal components in a dry place to avoid rusting. Use the cotton storage bags provided to keep all the game pieces organized when not in use.
