100% South-African Made Board Game

A Conservation Game

Umzila is a strategy-based wildlife board game where players have to build their own game reserves, collect animals and bird species, build their infrustructure and navigate real-life conservation challenges. Learn more about South African wildlife with Knowledge Cards, Ranger School and collect all the badges.

This is not just a game of chance - it is a game of awareness, observation and strategy rooted in South African conservation and game reserve management.

How to play the game

Movement & Strategy

Players move across a dynamic, durable playing board where each player plays in their specific ecosystem. Each roll of the dice lands on a challenging or rewarding play.

How to play the game

Cards

With 3 different playing card packs, this game encourages learning about South African wildlife, conservation efforts and how to combat real-life conservation challenges.

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Build Your Game Reserve

Each player gets their own coloured playing board where they tick off the species and buildings they collect. Fun, bright, durable and long-lasting, these playing boards are a hit!

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Wildbucks

Strategy comes into play when Wildbucks are used to purchase lodges, tents, K9-units, curio shops, animals and more! Pay up if you can't manage your reserve or be rewarded for being on top of your game.

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Ranger Badges

Earn your Ranger Badges by going to Ranger School and answering the questions correctly or drawing animal spoor.

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Outsmart & Outplay

A family game for 2 - 8 players for all ages. A must-have for any wildlife-loving, conservation concious South African family or families wanting to learn more about South African wildlife.

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