Gardens

Devir, KOSMOS · Board game · 2014
2–4 · best 4 45 min Weight 1.8/5
7.5 rating Ludopedia
6.6 rating BGG
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7.5 rating Ludopedia
6.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A relaxing garden-building game with a clever competitive twist!

Highlights
  • Beautiful and soothing aesthetic
  • Easy to teach and learn
  • Engaging-territory control mechanics
Keep in mind
  • Playtime might feel too short
  • RNG can affect tile-laying strategy
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Ever felt that zen-like peace while gardening? Gardens brings that exact vibe to your tabletop, but adds a competitive edge that keeps you on your toes. The core idea is to expand, reshape, and cultivate a beautiful garden piece by piece. However, don's let the pretty scenery fool you; there's real strategy involved in deciding where your plants will thrive and how to outmaneuver your friends.

As you place tiles, you're not just building a landscape; you're fighting for dominance. Using your gardener figures, you'll aim to plant your favorite species in a way that secures majorities across various garden beds. It's a classic battle for territory where pattern recognition and spatial awareness are your best friends. One well-placed tile can turn a losing garden into a floral masterpiece, or block an opponent's perfect layout.

Gardens is a mid-lightweight experience, making it ideal for game nights where you want something engaging without a massive rulebook. It plays beautifully with 2 to 4 players, offering a quick-to-learn-but-tricky-to-master-style of play. If you enjoy tile-laying-based-games and love seeing a beautiful board come together while you compete for control, this is a must-have. It's easy to teach, quick to play, and provides that satisfying feeling of seeing your garden grow—even if you had to step on a few toes to get there!

Best player count

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2–4 players
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST

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Admin: Better Description Needed! Organizations: Board Games Association of Creators in Spain (LUDO) Theme: Flowers Theme: Gardening
Publisher Devir, KOSMOS
Designer Perepau Llistosella
Artist Fiore GmbH, Marc Margielsky, Pedro Soto

Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are straightforward and you'll be gardening in no time.
How long does a session last?
Expect around 30 to 45 minutes per game.
Is it good for 2 players?
Absolutely! It becomes a tight-knit-territory battle.
How complex is the strategy?
It's light-to-medium. Easy to pick up, but-hard to master-the tile placement matters!
Do I need to read a lot?
Nope, the-visual-nature of the game makes it very intuitive.

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