Bumnt is a lightweight strategy game based on the culture and folklore of the Bakongo tribes. Descendants of the Kingdom of Kongo; the Bakongo people are the largest group of tribespeople in central Africa.

A common theme in African folklore is that animals are wise creatures who teach humans to do good and moral things. As a tribal leader; you will follow the guidance of the animals; journeying through the jungle in hopes of winning their favor.

Players start on a board full of African animals; each with their own movement abilities. Each player can either move as normal or follow the wisdom of the animals; earning that animal’s favor in the process and collecting its chip. Some animals will make movement easier; while others can affect how opponents move; giving a lot of depth to this deceivingly simple strategy game. As the game progresses; fewer and fewer animals remain; making choices that much more important.

Once all the Advancement chips have been collected; each animal will offer a different amount of favor based on how far up they are on the Favor Leaderboard; something that players can affect throughout the game. Bonus points will be given for collecting Nkisi (small statues) and Yowa (spiritual symbols). At the end of the game; the leader who has accumulated the most favor wins!