# The Hanging Gardens

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2008
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #2474
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 1.94 / 5
- **Designers**: Din Li Tsan
- **Artists**: Harald Lieske
- **Publishers**: Hans im Glück, Rio Grande Games
- **Categories**: Ancient
- **Mechanics**: Layering, Melding and Splaying, Set Collection, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you love landscape design and stacking mechanics, The Hanging Gardens will win you over.Creative designEngaging mechanicsHistorical themeBalanced playCharming aestheticsAverage playtimeMemory requirementsModerate complexityLimited componentsHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Picture yourself as a landscape architect in ancient Babylon, trying to revive the legendary Hanging Gardens. In The Hanging Gardens, each player starts with an empty space and a deck of building cards. Throughout the game, you buy and stack cards in layers, shaping your garden so each level unlocks new resources and bonuses. The "melding and splaying" mechanic lets you align cards so they complement each other, creating combinations that boost your score. Meanwhile, set collection of different card types—towers, fountains, exotic trees—requires you to plan your choices to maximize points at the game’s end. Tile placement also comes into play, as positions on your board can offer extra advantages, like proximity or adjacency bonuses. The deck contains 120 cards, each representing a structure or plant with values ranging from 1 to 10. When stacked, each layer’s value increases proportionally, and if a layer is broken you lose bonuses. At the end, Queen Amyitis decides who deserves the victory palm, based on how impressive your garden is. The game supports 2–4 players, lasts about 45 minutes, and blends strategy, planning, and a touch of creativity. If you enjoy construction games, landscape design, or stacking mechanics, The Hanging Gardens delivers a fun and engaging experience with a historical theme that sparks curiosity.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
The game supports 2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game last?
A typical game lasts about 45 minutes.

### What is the complexity level?
The game has moderate complexity, ideal for players familiar with construction games.

### What are the main components?
Building cards, player boards, and scoring tokens.

### Who is the target audience?
Fans of construction games, landscape design, and historical themes.

### Is there a digital version?
Yes, an online version is available on the Yucata platform.

### How is final scoring determined?
Queen Amyitis selects the player with the most impressive garden based on accumulated points.

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