2022Matthew Dunstan, Brett J. Gilbert
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1 - 4 players45 minMedium weight

2022Matthew Dunstan, Brett J. Gilbert
Mainly reviews. The Gardens is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 8 reviews, 3 how-to-play guides, 3 recorded sessions, 2 unboxings, and 1 other video.
From BoardGameGeek
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. -description from publisher
The Gardens has 17 videos from 14 creators: 8 reviews, 3 how-to-play guides, 3 playthroughs, 2 unboxings and 1 other video. They date from 2021 to July 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "The Gardens - HOW DO YOU PLAY?" by Grail Games, which runs 16 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "The Gardens - Stella's Short and Sweet. A Board Game Preview" by Meeple University. 8 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "The Gardens Gameplay & First Impressions" by Gettin' Jiggly Board Games, one of 3 playthroughs.
If you like it, try The Guild of Merchant Explorers, Next Station: London, Monumental and My Shelfie, also by Matthew Dunstan.
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2022Matthew Dunstan, Brett J. Gilbert
1 - 4 players45 minMedium weight
2022Matthew Dunstan
1 - 4 players25 - 30 minLight weight
2022Matthew Dunstan, Phil Walker-Harding
2 - 4 players30 minLight weight
From BoardGameGeek:
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. -description from publisher
Designers
Matthew Dunstan, Brett J. Gilbert
Artist
Kerri Aitken
Publisher
Grail Games
Categories
Mechanics