HUTAN: Life in the Rainforest

Breathe life into the rainforest with HUTAN: Life in the Rainforest, a stunning game of growth, strategy, and harmony with nature.

Inspired by the lush biodiversity of Southeast Asia, Hutan invites players to cultivate their own rainforest, carefully nurturing its flora to create a thriving habitat for some of the region’s most iconic wildlife.

Each player starts with an empty rainforest patch, but over the course of nine rounds, their world will transform. Every turn, players select flower cards from a shared market, strategically placing them within their forest. Layering flowers of the same type allows trees to grow, and once a grove is complete, it becomes home to a magnificent animal—an orangutan swinging through the branches, a tiger prowling beneath the canopy, or a hornbill soaring overhead.

Hutan is a game of careful planning and serene strategy. Every decision shapes the landscape, and while the mechanics are simple to learn, the depth of tactical choices ensures a rewarding challenge for players of all ages. Do you focus on completing small groves quickly to bring in more animals, or do you cultivate a larger, more balanced ecosystem for higher-scoring habitats? With each game, new forests grow, creating a unique and beautiful experience every time.

Still unsure if Hutan is the right fit for you? If you enjoy these three games, Hutan is definitely worth checking out!

1. Tiny Towns – Like Tiny Towns, Hutan is a spatial puzzle where players must carefully manage their available space to maximize scoring potential. Both games reward efficient placement and forward-thinking strategies, with players needing to balance short-term decisions with long-term goals to create the best possible layout.

‍2. Cascadia – Hutan shares Cascadia’s theme of building habitats for wildlife, with both games offering rewards for creating well-planned ecosystems. In Hutan, players strategically place trees to attract different animals, similar to how Cascadia encourages optimal tile and wildlife placement to maximize scoring.

3. Harmonies – Hutan and Harmonies both focus on creating visually stunning landscapes through tile placement and pattern building. Both games emphasize careful positioning and synergy between different elements, with Hutan growing from flowers to trees to animals, and Harmonies evolving as layers of the natural world take shape.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the rainforest. Build, nurture, and protect—because in Hutan, the key to victory lies in the harmony of nature.

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