Grasp Tawa’s rules in 5 mins and dive into a game lasting a mere 10. Best buddy for travel downtimes
Tawa is a portable and handcrafted wooden tabletop game designed for travel enthusiasts. It offers compact, palm-sized components. Tawa can easily fit in bags and can be paired with a bespoke 100% handmade leather bag for added style, portability and protection. With rules that can be grasped in 5 minutes and gameplay lasting 10 minutes, Tawa offers 3 game modes, ensuring diverse entertainment on the go.
Tawa also exemplifies Mokuomo’s tradition of blending art with fun. Crafted from high-quality natural wood with Japanese-inspired engravings, Tawa not only promises engaging gameplay but also serves as an exquisite home décor piece.
Tawa is specially designed for travelling. It stands out as the ultimate travel companion for game lovers. Compact and lightweight, Tawa ensures entertainment is never more than an arm’s length away! It will definitely become your best travel buddy from now on!
Tawa embodies the essence of portability and convenience, designed to be the perfect game-on-the-go. Its compact design ensures it fits seamlessly into any bags and luggage. With Tawa, you carry not just a game, but an instant source of fun and entertainment wherever you go.
Backers also have the option to pledge for a bespoke 100% handcrafted leather bag designed specifically for Tawa. This stylish accessory adds an extra layer of protection, enhances portability, and elevates the overall aesthetic of your game set, making it an ideal companion for Tawa, at home or on the move.
Designed with simplicity in mind, the rules can be grasped within 5 minutes, making it quick and easy to start playing. On the other hand, each round of Tawa is designed to last between 10-15 minutes. This streamlined design of Tawa positions it as the ideal game for travel downtime. Whether waiting for a flight, a train, or simply relaxing at a rest stop, Tawa transforms idle moments into engaging play.
Tawa’s compact size and quick playtime make it perfect for transforming any space or moment into a gaming arena. Be it at airport, hotel, café, outdoor, indoor, or even in the car, Tawa is ready to add fun and excitement!
Tawa fuses three distinct game modes into one cohesive experience. Whether you’re in the mood for a competitive challenge, a solo quest, or a collaborative team play, Tawa offers a mode tailored to your preference. This versatility ensures endless replayability and caters to various gaming moods and group dynamics, all within a single, beautifully crafted game.
Tawa’s petite, palm-sized design truly sets it apart as a game that defies the norm. The game components are so cute and petite that they can easily fit into the palm of your hand. Tawa’s compact form makes it perfect for impromptu gaming sessions, whether on a train, in a park, or during a coffee break.
Each piece, from the mini Woodas rocks to the Japanese wooden coins and dice, has been meticulously shaped and polished by our professional skilled artisans. This attention to detail not only ensures the highest quality and durability but also adds a tactile pleasure to the game.
Crafted from high-quality natural wood, the box is not just a container for the game’s components but a piece of art in its own right. The Japanese design engraved on the box is inspired by traditional Japanese art forms. This design, steeped in rich cultural heritage, lend an air of authenticity and elegance to the game set.
In keeping with Mokuomo’s tradition of creating stunning wooden home décor pieces, Tawa too holds its own as an exceptional addition to any home setting. Apart from its engaging gameplay, Tawa stands as an exquisite work of art that contributes to the aesthetic appeal of your space, making it an amazing home décor tabletop game!
BACK US NOW! Don’t miss the final chance! Mokuomo has consecutively launched 3 different games with the stacking mechanism. Our team believe that this could be our final stacking game to launch in the foreseeable future. That’s why we said it’s now or never! 😉
These are our current UNLOCKED stretch goals! And there are more stretch goals to unlock! Let’s keep the ball rolling! For details of our next stretch goals, please scroll down and refer to the Stretch Goal section.
In case you don’t like reading, Stella is here to help! Watch the video and quickly go through the gameplay! If you want to learn more, we also have a more in-depth explanation after the video!
Both competitive mode and co-op mode have the same core gameplay. However, the function of the dice and the way to win are different in these 2 modes. We will explain further below.
**Click the above banner to download the rulebook. Please note that the rulebook is still not yet finalized and is subject to changes.
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All the components in Tawa are crafted with natural real wood! They bring out the delicious tactile nature of the wooden pieces.
Let’s have a look at different items first. Details of different reward tiers will be explained next in the “Reward Tiers” section.
This is the standard Tawa game, which includes 1x Japanese wooden storage box, 5x Mini Woodas Rocks, 1x Premium Wooden Dice, 1x Mini Walnut Wooden Base, 40x Japanese Wooden Coins and 1x Rulebook.
A 100% Handmade Leather Bag to carry your Tawa game, and a 10 Mins Hourglass for timing when you are playing the Solo Mode can also be pledged in different reward tiers. The hourglass also comes with a high quality Hourglass Cloth Bag. The 10 mins hourglass can fit perfectly into the handmade leather bag with the Tawa game together.
**Tawa & Hourglass Fit Perfectly into The Bag
The leather bag is 100% handmade by our professional artisan. Simply look at the stitches, you will be impressed by the details of this exquisite bag. Apart from carrying Tawa around, this cute leather bag can also be your everyday bag or travel bag! It simply elevates your Tawa game to a whole new level.
After the campaign, backers will have the chance to choose their favorite type of leather (from community voting).
This is a full set of Moku Tower Original, which is one of our most famous and popular home décor tabletop games. Pledge Moku Tower together with Tawa here to enjoy great discount! For greater details about the game, kindly refer to our previous campaign.
This is a full set of Woodas Deluxe, which contains 5 standard Woodas rocks, 5 mini Woodas rocks and a standard size wooden base. It is our evergreen and signature product. Pledge Woodas Deluxe together with Tawa here to enjoy great discount!
For more questions regarding the reward tiers, please reach out to us anytime! We are always happy to answer any questions!
You can add some extras to your pledge, but remember that we have specially prepared the rewards so that all the items it contains will have a better cost together. Make sure you select a reward with everything you want, and choose the add-ons only to add more units of something you want.
Available Add-ons:
1. Tawa
2. Tawa Deluxe Upgrade Package (Includes 1x 100% Handmade Leather Bag, 1x 10 Mins Hourglass & 1x Hourglass Cloth Bag)
3. Moku Tower Original
4. Woodas Deluxe
The entire design process of Tawa was deeply influenced by a range of traditional Japanese art forms. Our aim was to deliver the unique spirit of Japanese art, with its emphasis on balance, harmony, and refined elegance. From the intricate patterns engraved on the wooden box to the carefully crafted game pieces, every element of Tawa draws inspiration from centuries-old artistic practices. With Tawa, we aspire to deliver not just a game, but a slice of Japanese artistic heritage.
The development of Tawa involved thorough testing and several prototypes. Starting from a simple concept, we refined the game’s design and rules through many rounds of play and feedback from diverse testers. We adjusted every aspect until we created a game that was not just fun and engaging, but also beautifully designed and durable. We also prototyped different components with different type of materials in order to see which one is the best and look the best, and then choose the best one.
Also, we would like to take the chance to thank you our professional photography team. It was a busy but exciting day, filled with lots of focus, creativity and fun!
Hi everyone! This is Louis again! Good to see you all! I am the founder of Mokuomo and also the creator of Tawa. Hope you guys like the idea of Tawa! I, along with my dedicated team, want to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt appreciation to every single one of our backers and supporters. Your belief in our ideas and your continuous support have been the driving force behind our journey. This is our 5th campaign, and it’s truly amazing to see how far we’ve come – a journey made possible because of you.
Our team set out to create games that are not just enjoyable but also blend art and culture into a unique gaming experience. Each step of our journey, from conceptualizing a new game to seeing it enjoyed by players around the world, has been deeply rewarding. And your support has made these moments possible.
With all our previous campaign experience in mind, we have strong confidence that all our backers will be happy throughout the entire pledging process. We are committed to enhancing our performance in every aspect, ensuring a smooth, enjoyable journey from start to finish.
So, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of Mokuomo’s story and for making Tawa a reality (hopefully lol). Every new game, every new product is a new adventure. Let’s continue this incredible journey together!
Note: Shipping cost will be calculated and charged after the Kickstarter project ended. These cost are estimate only and are not final. But as always, we are confident that the cost won’t fluctuate too much. Also, at the same time, our team is always looking for cheaper shipping options for our backers.
All shipping costs will be collected via BackerKit Pledge Manager. If you have further question regarding the shipping cost, please email us at contact@mokuomo.com .
1. Our final stacking game in foreseeable future
Mokuomo has consecutively launched 3 different games with the stacking mechanism. Our team believe that this could be our final stacking game to launch in the foreseeable future. So basically, it’s now or never! 🙂
2. We need you to make this happen!
We need every single one of your support in order to manufacture the game and make the whole things happens! Your support count! Your pledge can definitely make this indie dream a reality!
3. Get the game before everyone else!
Pledging on this Kickstarter campaign means you will be the first to receive the game before everyone else! You will be the first to play and enjoy this amazing portable Tawa game with your friends and family!
4. Exclusive Stretch Goals
All the stretch goals will ONLY be available to our Kickstarter backers. Let’s unlock more stretch goal together and get the most out of it!
5. Exclusive Offer
As always, in order to express our utmost gratitude to our early backers, we offer the best price to you! Only here! If you would like to get a copy of Tawa in a competitive price, pledging us here now might be a great idea!
Hi, we’re the Mokuomo team. We’re passionate about creating wooden products because we find wood a wonderful material that brings joy and relaxation. This is the reason why we love adding wooden elements to our tabletop games. We hope that when you play our games, you can have a fantastic time and create lasting memories with your friends and family. We’re dedicated to improve, so we can bring more interesting and appealing products to life. Let’s keep the excitement going – Moku, Moku, Mokuomo!
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