Atiwa ~ an incredible Uwe gateway... with two caveats | Board Game Review

[@stellabluelulu]

New fan here (and new to the hobby) - watching and listening to your ten out ten series got me through the first few weeks of late nights with my newborn. Really great discussion about the issues with cultural representation in this game. Love that you made sure to talk about what they could have done differently instead of just what they did wrong. I’m glad you insist on using this as a criteria on which to judge games.

[@christinebiancheria7237]

Really loved the commentary on cultural issues, etc., in addition to the standard, great review you two always provide.

[@barbaramazzocca4605]

I've had this game for about 4 months, now. It is my first Uwe R. worker placement game, so I can't compare it to the others. I really love it. The solo works so well, particularly because all of the three other workers are on the board blocking spots. I haven't even gotten close to fulfilling the objectives you need to win the solo game, but I am getting a bit better. I haven't tired of it and have been playing it solo several times a week.

[@paulnewsham]

Once again an excellent review - thank you. I'm 20 games in and loving it (I am also an Uwe fan). I would say its very replayable - I wonder if you'd intended to say lacking (compared to many of his other games) in variability, rather than replayability. That I would agree with.

[@Cissewis]

Thanks for another fantastic review! Have a great week :-)!

[@bookaddict777]

I still need to get this one to the table! I am hopeful of being able to teach it to my husband. Like you both, I am a huge Uwe fan. He is just one of those designers whose games work for me.

[@CandiceLikes]

I Really like this game. Good medium weight game by Uwe with a great theme.

[@gcanceko]

Thank you again for the discussion around representation and how board games can better incorporate cultural specificity in an inclusive and respectful way.

[@darlene7165]

Great review!! Now I just need to get it off my Shelf of Shame!!

[@DanielBurkeMakesGames]

Lovely review as always! I think I'll be getting Nusfjord or Le Havre first (now that I have Feast ;-), but I hope I can play Atiwa at a meetup.

[@pamd9834]

I’ve had this game on my wish list but there are so many games! Which ones will I love most? It’s so hard to decide!

[@eliseh.2152]

Nice review! Even though I agree with both caveats, I also really like the game. I'm just excited that it's a game taking place in a real and modern African setting, and I can't wait to see what other games will come out in this line!