Hawk & Puma. A game about Guaman Poma (Bitsy Game)

Hawk and Puma is a minimalist game that pays tribute to Guaman Poma, the indigenous chronicler of the Andes. Through a research-creation process, this game reimagines Guaman’s journey, exploring themes of racism, sovereignty, and religion from decolonial aesthetics and Andean-inspired music.

This project has been developed in collaboration with members of the ÑawpaÑan community in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, Peru, allowing us to create the final version in English, Spanish, and Quechua, and plan upcoming ludic workshops with community youth as part of the ethical research-creation process.

Content Warning:

This game includes explicit depictions of violence, based on the historical chronicles of Guamán Poma. These depictions are used to highlight the abuses suffered by the indigenous peoples of the region during the colonial period. The content may be disturbing and is presented with the purpose of raising awareness about the history and struggles of these peoples. Viewer discretion is advised while playing.

You can play the game here