As the warm days of summer fade, the forest awakens in hues of crimson, amber, and gold. The wind whispers, animals stir, mushrooms bloom, and leaves begin their quiet descent to the forest floor. In Leaf, you are the spirit of that wind—shaping the rhythm of the woodland, connecting nature’s pieces in delicate harmony. And now, that journey has music.
We’re thrilled to present “Leaf: A Forest in Motion” — an original soundtrack and visual series inspired by the Leaf board game, capturing its serene mechanics, vibrant ecosystem, and mystical seasonal flow through carefully crafted music and illustration.
🎲 The Game: An Autumn Symphony in Cardboard
Designed by Tim Eisner and graced with Angela Rizza’s lush illustrations, Leaf invites players into a contemplative forest world. You place leaf tiles to build a living pattern of color and connection, triggering actions like growing mushrooms, attracting animals, or ascending the mighty tree as your squirrel spirit seeks balance before winter sets in.
Each turn is a meditative puzzle—soft, strategic, and full of little woodland stories.
🎼 The Soundtrack: 9 Original Tracks of Nature-Inspired Calm
We composed 9 original songs, each corresponding to a key theme or mechanic in the game. Every piece is carefully scored with acoustic textures, ambient soundscapes, and orchestral storytelling to reflect the game’s unfolding seasons and forest life.
Here’s the journey through music:
- Breath of the Autumn Wind – A gentle overture of swirling leaves and guiding breezes.
- Canopy Waltz – Playful patterns emerge as leaves connect in a strategic forest dance.
- Mushroom Grove – A quiet, earthy meditation on unseen life below the leaves.
- Forest Companions – Joyful themes for owls, frogs, foxes, and squirrels alike.
- Sunlit Gathering – Golden light and warmth before the season cools.
- Ascent of the Tree – A cinematic climb through branching paths and glowing milestones.
- Frost Line – A chilling transition as winter approaches.
- The Winter Den – Peaceful hibernation deep beneath the forest floor.
- Roots Remember – A reflective conclusion, where everything is counted and remembered.
Each track is accompanied by lyrics written as poetic verses—perfect for storytelling moments or meditative listening.
🎨 The Art: Visual Echoes of a Living Forest
To complement the music, we created original artworks inspired by each song. These images are designed in a storybook-painterly style, evoking the rich textures and whimsical charm of Leaf’s original illustrations. From golden sunbeams and frost-touched branches to the cozy shelter of winter dens, the visuals celebrate every corner of the game’s vibrant ecosystem.
Our goal was to bring the board game world to life beyond the table, offering something players can enjoy while playing, relaxing, or even just dreaming of the forest.
🍂 A Tribute to Peaceful Play
In a time of fast-paced games and noisy nights, Leaf offers something different: a breath of calm, a moment of mindfulness. Our soundtrack and artwork project is a tribute to that—an invitation to slow down, to observe, to wonder.
We hope this project brings you joy, whether you’re playing Leaf, creating in your own forest of ideas, or just drifting along with the wind.