Life of the Amazonia - Rebuilding the Earth’s Lungs

A World Shaped by Decisions

Publisher Bad Comet, already known for the visually refined Wondrous Creatures, continues its exploration of the natural world. With Life of the Amazonia, the studio invites players not just to observe wildlife, but to actively rebuild a thriving ecosystem with their own hands. This is a strategic board game about creating and developing a living environment in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

Players take on the role of guardians of nature, shaping a vibrant world of rivers, forests, plants, and animals step by step. This is not an abstract euro focused purely on numbers. Every decision follows the logic of the theme: the ecosystem grows, becomes more complex, and eventually begins to function as a single, interconnected organism.

The game supports 1–4 players, lasts on average from one to two and a half hours, and is aimed at players aged 10 and up.

Evolution Through Meaningful Choices

At its core, Life of the Amazonia is a deep but fair strategic experience. It demands planning and foresight, yet it does not punish experimentation.

The defining mechanical feature of the game is the combination of bag building and spatial pattern construction. At the start, each player has a bag filled with simple resource tokens. Every round, tokens are drawn at random and spent on actions. Over time, the bag improves: weaker tokens are replaced with stronger ones, unlocking new possibilities and more efficient combinations.

The second part of the system focuses on building out a personal map. Players place terrain tiles, plant trees and aquatic vegetation, and introduce animals into their ecosystem. Each animal has specific placement requirements and scoring conditions. Some value dense forests, others rely on proximity to certain species, while some depend on the shape or size of the area they inhabit.

These two systems are tightly interconnected. Improving the bag affects the tempo and flexibility of turns, while ecosystem development determines which tokens and actions become most valuable later in the game.

Shaping the Jungle

Strategy in Life of the Amazonia is not about following a single dominant path, but about adaptation. By the middle of the game, it becomes clear that victory does not go to the player who simply gathers more resources, but to the one who understands where those resources should be invested.

One player may focus on rapidly upgrading the bag to access powerful actions more consistently. Another may commit to a narrow specialization, such as a specific group of animals or a particular terrain type. A third might pursue precise combinations, where each new element strengthens an existing structure.

Many decisions are irreversible. Poor placement of a tile or animal can limit future development, forcing players to think ahead and consider not only the current round, but how their ecosystem will look closer to the end of the game.

The solo mode in Life of the Amazonia does not feel like a simplified multiplayer experience. It offers a full-fledged challenge with its own pressure and timing rules. A virtual opponent limits access to key elements and pushes the player toward faster, more deliberate decisions.

Solo play is ideal for learning the systems and refining strategies. At the same time, it remains tense until the final turns and never turns into mechanical point collection.

Watch Your Amazonia Come Alive

Who Will Enjoy Life of the Amazonia:
- This game is an excellent fit for players who value long-term planning and gradual engine development. The game rewards those who prefer building systems that grow stronger over time rather than chasing quick points;
- It will appeal to players who enjoy spatial puzzles and careful placement. Terrain tiles, plants, and animals require thoughtful positioning, as early decisions often define the limits of future growth;
- The game is also well suited for players who appreciate variability and replayability. Changing objectives, animal combinations, and strategic paths ensure that no two sessions feel the same;
- Solo players will find a structured and rewarding challenge that stands firmly on its own;
- Finally, Life of the Amazonia is ideal for players who prefer calm, low-conflict games, where competition emerges through optimization and planning rather than direct interaction.

True victory in Life of the Amazonia lies in watching your Amazonia gradually take shape. The game holds a confident position within the niche of medium-weight family strategies. It is approachable for newcomers thanks to intuitive actions, yet offers enough depth to challenge experienced players through ecosystem planning. It gives you space and responsibility. What grows from it is entirely up to you.

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