Butterfly Garden

Korea Boardgames, Ravensburger AG, Capstone Games · Board game · 2012
2–4 · best 4 30 min Weight 1.5/5
rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 27.99
rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

For those who enjoy an abstract game with a nice look and easy rules, Butterfly Garden is a great choice! The butterflies flying across the board add a special charm.

Highlights
  • Visually charming
  • Simple and quick rules
  • Subtle interaction
  • Satisfying to play
Keep in mind
  • May lack depth
  • Luck dependent
  • Light theme
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for a splash of color and strategy with Butterfly Garden! Inspired by classics like Metro and Tsuro, this tile-laying game invites you to build vibrant paths on the board. The key twist here is that no one owns any path; everyone builds, and everyone benefits. Your main goal? To guide colorful butterflies from a central point to your designated flowerbeds. Each tile you place can make a butterfly fly along the newly created path, revealing where it can go next. This avoids the headache of having to plan complete routes all at once. But beware! If a butterfly encounters another along the path, both disappear from the game. If a butterfly reaches a flowerbed exclusively yours, it's yours. If it's a shared flowerbed, each player takes one. The game ends when all butterflies have been claimed, and whoever has the most points (depending on the butterfly's color) wins. It's a quick, visually appealing game with a touch of tactics that appeals to both newcomers and veterans.

Rules videos

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4 videos

Best player count

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2–4 players
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Animals: Butterflies Components: Gems/Crystals Theme: Jewels
Publisher Korea Boardgames, Ravensburger AG, Capstone Games, G3, Gameland 游戏大陆, Group SNE, Oya
Designer Reiner Knizia
Artist Betty Yao, Eckhard Freytag, Mia Matsuda, SALEIGN, Stefan Wingen, Walter Pepperle

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
What is the average playtime for Butterfly Garden?
A game of Butterfly Garden usually lasts around 30 minutes, making it quite quick.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 4 players.
Is it a difficult game to learn?
No, Butterfly Garden is very easy to learn. The rules are straightforward, and you'll grasp it within minutes.
What is the game's theme?
The theme is abstract, focusing on building paths and moving colorful butterflies to flowerbeds.
What happens if butterflies collide?
If a butterfly is moved to a space where another butterfly already exists, both are removed from the game. You need to be careful when planning movements!
How does scoring work?
At the end of the game, you score points for the butterflies collected: 3 points for the purple butterfly, 2 for the pink, and 1 for the blue.
Is it a good game for beginners?
Absolutely! It's an excellent game for those new to board games, as it's fast, visually appealing, and has accessible rules.

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