Under the Mango Tree

About this board game

Under the Mango Tree is a card-drafting game for 2–4 players that plays in about 20 minutes. Each player cares for a small slice of Australian wilderness, transforming a littered landscape into a vibrant ecosystem around a mango tree.

On every turn, all players simultaneously choose one card from their hands, then pass the remaining cards to the next player. This ongoing draft asks you to weigh your immediate plans against the possibilities you leave for others.

Every card is divided into two halves, creating a distinctive strategic choice. Tuck one half beneath your board, removing it from the game, while the other half stays visible and contributes to your score. The card you select can therefore help shape your own patch of nature while also denying a useful option to an opponent.

• Simultaneous card drafting: Choose cards at the same time, then pass your remaining hand onward.
• Two-part cards: Use one half beneath your board and keep the other half visible for scoring.
• Nature restoration: Clear litter and help a once-majestic mango tree bear fruit again.
• Competitive ecosystem building: Balance your own plans with the cards other players might need.

As the game progresses, each decision helps determine how rich and lively your wilderness becomes. The mango tree yearns for fruit and for the playful chatter of animals in its shade, while your choices define the potential of the land entrusted to you.

When all cards have been played, the player who has created the most vibrant and point-rich ecosystem around their mango tree wins. With its compact play time and interactive drafting, Under the Mango Tree offers a focused contest of planning, opportunity, and careful card selection.