In partnership with Lion Forge Entertainment for its animated series “IYANU” – an epic superhero fantasy story set to premiere on Cartoon Network, Max and Showmax in Spring, RG will introduce multiple card and board games, providing children and families with an immersive, interactive way to explore the characters, storyline and world of “IYANU.”
The first 3 games of this multi-year project includes:
Yorubaland: Wild Terrain, a family board game where teams compete in a game of tactical Tiger Tag, with Team Chosen seeking the Source while Team Corrupt pursues them across a revealing landscape
“Iyanu:” Crossroads, a memory tile game for ages 4-9, where players use unique character abilities to collect tokens and artifacts, racing to be first to gather seven
“Iyanu:” Mark of the Chosen, a push-your-luck card game for ages 6 and up, where players draw from the Yoruba deck to master divine powers, collecting victory points over three rounds
“Partnering with Resurrection Games to bring ‘Iyanu’ to tabletop games goes beyond simply watching the story unfold on screen – it provides a fresh and unique opportunity for fans to dive deep into the adventure themselves,” says David Steward II, founder, chief executive officer, Lion Forge Entertainment. “Through these games, players can explore the rich cultural mythology and powerful themes of the series in a way that is both engaging and meaningful.”
Drawing from Nigerian culture and mythology, “Iyanu” follows a young orphan in the fantasy kingdom of Yorubaland who discovers she possesses divine powers not seen since the Age of Wonders. Together with her friends Biyi, Toye and a magical leopard named Ekun, Iyanu embarks on an epic journey to master her abilities and protect her homeland from an ancient evil.
“Iyanu” the animated series adapts Dark Horse Comics/YouNeek Studios’ graphic novel series “Iyanu: Child of Wonder,” by award-winning Nigerian creator Roye Okupe, who serves as creator, executive producer and showrunner.