The Ultimate Afrofuturistic Strategy Game

Harmony awaits in this unique tableau-building twist on mancala, where the collective is stronger than the individual. Do you have what it takes to lead society to fulfill their destiny in this astonishing afro-futuristic board game?

2-4 Players   |   30-60 minutes   |   Ages 12+

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Unique And Fresh Mechanics

Àiyé brings a modern touch to a gaming classic, mancala. It combines the elegance of tableau-building, while embracing the depth of player agency through resource management and collective activation.

Easy to Learn with Fast Setup and Gameplay

Players take turns performing a series of 3 actions until one player has claimed the required villagers or masks, triggering the end game.

1. SOW YOUR ENERGY SEEDS

Take all the seeds from one column, sow them across your mancala, where your last dropped seed will activate that column.

2. ACTIVATE YOUR COLUMNS

From where your last seed was dropped, activate the column and gain all benefits from the cards you've strategically placed.

3. SUMMON VILLAGE CARDS

Using the seeds you've acquired through play, purchase new cards with diverse abilities and benefits, and add them to a column.

Variety of Strategies Offers Excellent Replayability

 

  • Play Offensively: Hinder your opponent's strategy by directly attacking their carefully placed columns.                                                
  • Play Defensively: Protect your society by placing your sentinels to shield from your opponents attacks.                                                  
  • Play Resourcefully: Focus on gathering the most resources to always have options for shifts in strategy.                                                 
  • Play End-Game Focused: Build your society with end-game bonuses in mind.                                                                                                
  • Play the Council: Dive deeper into strategy and delegate your activations to your council. 

Astonishing and Immersive Artwork

Afro-futuristic illustrations with a beautiful thematic style immerse the player in the world where past and future meet. Enjoy building your collective while you embrace the meaning of Àiyé.

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