In Akua, each of 2-4 players is a brave explorer venturing to the fabled islands of the Akua. These isles are ruled by the Akua, ancient beings of incredible wisdom and power. Players explore these islands, collect various Mana stones, and commune with the Akua. Each of these actions potentially grant the player points in different ways, and possibly additional actions! At the end of the game, the player with the highest score wins. Akua is played over a series of rounds, with each player receiving 3 specific turns per round. Akua includes a single component: a printed plastic game board. The game is played using this board and 4 dry erase markers.