100% South African Made

Every component of this game is created with care and craftsmanship right here in South Africa. From the eight unique animal playing tokens, nine ranger badges, and eight colourful ecosystem boards, to the detailed information board featuring animal, bird, and building prices, each piece is hand-crafted by Kayleigh in the WKB Workhub, located in Northern Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal.

All 240 playing cards, 400 Wildbucks, and the rulebook are proudly printed in Cape Town. Even the beautifully designed, custom-made packaging box is locally produced exclusively for this game.

When you purchase this game, you’re not just buying a product, you’re supporting South African small businesses, creativity and local craftsmanship.

What is this game about?

Step into the wild and take the driver’s seat in the world of conservation and protected area management. This thrilling, high-stakes game will put your strategy skills to the test, sharpen your wildlife knowledge and ignite your passion for protecting our wildlife and wild spaces. Call your friends, rally your family and prepare for an unforgettable adventure!

Your Mission: Build the ultimate game reserve, gather iconic wildlife and fight to protect endangered species. Secure every key component of a thriving reserve, lodges, tented camps, curio shops and sanctuaries, while collecting incredible bird species, rare animals and powerful apex predators.

The ultimate victory? Claiming all bird and animal species or being the last player standing!

Quickfire Play: Expand your reserve, grow your wildlife collection and power up with Ranger Badges to gain vital conservation advantages. Test your wits with fascinating wildlife knowledge, brave unpredictable challenges, and face down dangers that threaten your progress.

Every choice matters, every move counts... and the wild waits for no one.

high quality, durable, canvas

Main Playing Board

Taking over a year to design, test and source, this main playing mat is built to withstand hours of high-energy gameplay while keeping players fully immersed!

Every carefully crafted playing tile holds surprises, challenges and opportunities, ensuring that each turn is as exciting and dynamic as the last.

Durable, vibrant, and full of adventure - this mat brings the game world to life like never before!

private game reserve

Individual Player Boards

Each player selects a coloured playing board that matches the ecosystem on the main game mat. Every board is beautifully engraved with the specific buildings, birds and animals you’ll need to collect on your quest, guiding your strategy and drawing you deeper into the game reserve you’re about to build. Use a whiteboard marker to tick the items you have collected. Easily clean the boards with a cloth, ready to be used again.

engraved wooden

Player Tokens & Ranger Badges

Players choose an animal playing token that matches the ecosystem they’ve selected, bringing their character to life on the board.

Throughout the game, you can earn up to nine unique Ranger Badges, from Anti-Poaching and Veldfire Training to Wildlife Photography and Tracking. Gain badges by completing a Ranger Course card… but beware! Challenges along the way can cause you to lose them just as quickly.

3 set of cards

Ranger Course, Knowledge & Challenge Cards

Ranger Course - Test your knowledge, answer correctly, and earn your Ranger Badges! Explore South African wildlife and conservation through the informative Knowledge Cards, and tackle real-life scenario challenges that mimic the decisions and obstacles faced when managing a game reserve.

currency

Wildbucks

The strategy of the game lies in how you manage your Wildbucks. Will you splurge on buildings early or plan carefully to collect your animals and birds? Every decision matters - challenges can cost you dearly. But make the right moves, catch a poacher or deploy a K9 Unit, and the rewards can be huge!

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