The Gardens

Recommended for Ages 10 & up
1-4 Players
45 minutes playtime

Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden holds a special place in the hearts of locals. World renowned for its location, beauty, and historical and scientific significance, each of its 29 hectares are not only stunning, but a calming retreat from the city's streets.

In The Gardens, players draft cards depicting different features of the Gardens, using them to build their own portion of it in front of themselves. Players then score points based on what their visitors see as they walk past the Gardens' various flower beds, ponds, native trees, and statues. The tableau you build will have three rows — waterside, grass, and cityside — and you add one card a turn until the area is filled.

The game is accessible and simple to learn, yet offers strategic choices. Its included modules add variability and depth for experienced players, with landmarks such as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge that players can gain for extra points or special abilities, so join the picnickers, joggers, lorikeets, and bin chickens, and enjoy your day in the beautiful Botanic gardens.

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Designer(s):
Matthew Dunstan
Brett J. Gilbert

Artist(s):
Kerri Aitken

Board Game Geek Category(s):
Card Game

Board Game Geek Mechanic(s):
Modular Board
Open Drafting
Point to Point Movement
Set Collection
Tile Placement