**Animal Town** is a mobile game developed by the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) in the Philippines. Launched on March 8, 2024, it aims to promote awareness and support for biodiversity conservation in the country【7†source】【8†source】.
In **Animal Town**, players engage in a simulation where they build and manage a town populated by animals. The gameplay involves gathering resources, completing quests, and developing various characters, all while learning about the challenges facing Philippine wildlife and the solutions to protect biodiversity【8†source】【9†source】. The game serves as both an entertaining experience and an educational tool, providing insights into environmental issues【7†source】【9†source】.
One of the innovative aspects of **Animal Town** is its potential to generate funds for conservation efforts through microtransactions and in-app purchases. The revenue is managed by the Forest Foundation Philippines (FFP), which collaborates with DENR-BMB to allocate funds for various conservation programs【7†source】【9†source】. This approach aims to test whether free-to-play games can effectively serve as a funding source for environmental initiatives【8†source】【9†source】.
The game's development began in 2019, with the intention of fostering a deeper connection to nature among players, especially children【8†source】【9†source】. By making biodiversity a fun and engaging topic, the developers hope to inspire the next generation to care about and contribute to environmental conservation efforts【9†source】.
For more information or to download the game, you can visit the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com) or the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com).
Summoning and Collecting Monsters:
Players collect various monsters through summoning, which can be done using in-game currency or summoning scrolls. Monsters range from common to rare, with different attributes, skills, and roles (attackers, supports, tanks, etc.).
Building Teams and Strategy:
Players assemble teams of monsters to form strategic combinations based on their skills, elements (water, fire, wind, light, dark), and roles. Teams are crucial for success in battles against both AI-controlled monsters (PvE) and other players (PvP).
Battle System:
Battles are turn-based, where players take turns to use their monsters' skills. Each monster has unique abilities that can buff allies, debuff enemies, deal damage, heal, or provide other tactical advantages.
PvP battles include Arena battles and Guild Wars, where players compete against each other for rankings and rewards.
Progression and Customization:
Monsters can be leveled up, evolved, and equipped with runes that enhance their stats and abilities. Rune customization allows players to tailor monsters to specific strategies and roles.
There are various dungeons and scenarios where players can farm resources, level up monsters, and acquire runes.
Events and Community:
The game features regular events, updates, and special dungeons that offer players opportunities to earn rare monsters, runes, and other rewards.
Summoners War has a large and active community, with forums, social media groups, and in-game chat where players discuss strategies, share tips, and form alliances.
Guilds and Guild Wars: Players can join guilds to participate in cooperative gameplay, including guild battles against other guilds.
Real-Time Arena: Competitive battles against other players in real-time, allowing for strategic gameplay and quick decision-making.
Continuous Updates: The game receives frequent updates with new monsters, events, dungeons, and gameplay features to keep the experience fresh and engaging.
Summoning and Fusion: In addition to summoning monsters, players can fuse monsters together to create more powerful ones, adding depth to team-building strategies.
Summoners War is primarily available on mobile platforms (iOS and Android), where it has gained a large player base globally. It offers in-app purchases for additional in-game items and currency.
Summoners War is also available via the Steam software.
Since its launch, Summoners War has been highly successful, garnering millions of downloads and maintaining a dedicated player community. Its strategic depth, variety of monsters, and competitive gameplay have contributed to its popularity in the mobile gaming market.