Cloud Garden

Cloud Garden

Lamplight Games (II) · Board game · 2026
2 15–20 min
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RECOMMENDED

Fans of quick, twisty duels will love Cloud Garden. A tiny game with huge strategic depth!

Highlights
  • Surprising combos with just 18 cards
  • 20-minute nail-biter duels
  • Addictive cloud-rotation mechanic
Keep in mind
  • May frustrate abstract-game haters
  • Two-player only
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Cloud Garden is a quick and strategic 18-card microgame, perfect for 15-20 minute duels. Each match is a race to make it rain and water your flowers before your opponent. With just 18 cards, you'll rotate clouds in a 3x5 grid, changing the die values at the bottom of each card—and, in the process, shaping your opponent's next move. Some clouds trigger bonuses, letting you chain extra rotations along rows, columns, or diagonals. When raindrops align at a cloud's base, it's time to water the flower below! The first to water a flower three times claims it, and whoever bags two flowers first wins. Simple yet addictive!

Best player count

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Duel · 2 players
2 OK

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Players: Two-Player Only Games
Publisher Lamplight Games (II)
Designer Amber Wells

Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
Player count?
Just two — it's built for head-to-head duels!
Recommended age?
Designer didn't specify, but mechanics are simple enough for kids aged 8+.
Need to print anything besides cards?
Nope! Just the 18 cards and a flat space for the grid.
Hard to learn?
Not at all! Rules take a minute to grasp, but mastering combos takes practice.
Worth it for heavy gamers?
If you want a light palate cleanser between complex games, yes! But don't expect deep strategy in 20 minutes.