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The Gardens

The Gardens

2022·Matthew Dunstan, Brett J. Gilbert

Videos
17
Creators
14

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.

1 - 4 players
30 - 45 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes

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

Watch first

Learn to play

The Gardens - HOW DO YOU PLAY?15:51

The Gardens - HOW DO YOU PLAY?

Grail Games

Grail Games

Review

The Gardens - Stella's Short and Sweet. A Board Game Preview4:24

The Gardens - Stella's Short and Sweet. A Board Game Preview

Meeple University

Meeple University

Watch it played

The Gardens Gameplay & First Impressions1:13:21

The Gardens Gameplay & First Impressions

Gettin' Jiggly Board Games

Gettin' Jiggly Board Games

Which video should I watch for The Gardens?

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.

All videos

The Gardens Board Game Solo Gameplay | DaniChaReview17:30

The Gardens Board Game Solo Gameplay | DaniCha

DaniCha

DaniCha

The Gardens by Purge ReviewsReview8:12

The Gardens by Purge Reviews

Purge Reviews

Purge Reviews

The Gardens TUTORIAL | Cómo se juega [SDGAMES]How to play10:39

The Gardens TUTORIAL | Cómo se juega [SDGAMES]

Meeple Explorador

Meeple Explorador

The Gardens | UNBOXING - Abriendo | [SD GAMES]Unboxing7:53

The Gardens | UNBOXING - Abriendo | [SD GAMES]

Meeple Explorador

Meeple Explorador

The Gardens ReviewReview10:37

The Gardens Review

The Dice Tower

The Dice Tower

Trees, fountains and the Sydney skyline. Can you build a better garden?Review18:31

Trees, fountains and the Sydney skyline. Can you build a better garden?

Ludus Vulpes

Ludus Vulpes

The Gardens Gameplay & First ImpressionsPlaythrough1:13:21

The Gardens Gameplay & First Impressions

Gettin' Jiggly Board Games

Gettin' Jiggly Board Games

The Gardens Review - Chairman of the BoardReview17:24

The Gardens Review - Chairman of the Board

Chairman of the Board

Chairman of the Board

กรีดซีล (Unseal) The Gardens by Prof. MeepleUnboxing20:06

กรีดซีล (Unseal) The Gardens by Prof. Meeple

Prof. Meeple

Prof. Meeple

All the Games with Steph: The GardensPlaythrough46:53

All the Games with Steph: The Gardens

Steph Hodge

Steph Hodge

The Gardens Board Game - LIVE Stream PlaythroughPlaythrough1:10:03

The Gardens Board Game - LIVE Stream Playthrough

Meeple University

Meeple University

THE GARDENS - Plus qu'un tableau building ? [Review FR]Review6:06

THE GARDENS - Plus qu'un tableau building ? [Review FR]

Nixx

Nixx

The Gardens - HOW DO YOU PLAY?15:51

The Gardens - HOW DO YOU PLAY?

Grail Games

Grail Games

The Gardens TUTORIAL | Cómo se juega [SDGAMES]10:39

The Gardens TUTORIAL | Cómo se juega [SDGAMES]

Meeple Explorador

Meeple Explorador

The Gardens - COMMENT ON Y JOUE ?11:57

The Gardens - COMMENT ON Y JOUE ?

Grail Games

Grail Games

The Gardens - Stella's Short and Sweet. A Board Game Preview4:24

The Gardens - Stella's Short and Sweet. A Board Game Preview

Meeple University

Meeple University

The Gardens Review10:37

The Gardens Review

The Dice Tower

The Dice Tower

The Gardens Review - Chairman of the Board17:24

The Gardens Review - Chairman of the Board

Chairman of the Board

Chairman of the Board

The Gardens Preview - Board Game BBQ7:58

The Gardens Preview - Board Game BBQ

Board Game BBQ

Board Game BBQ

THE GARDENS - Plus qu'un tableau building ? [Review FR]6:06

THE GARDENS - Plus qu'un tableau building ? [Review FR]

Nixx

Nixx

Trees, fountains and the Sydney skyline. Can you build a better garden?18:31

Trees, fountains and the Sydney skyline. Can you build a better garden?

Ludus Vulpes

Ludus Vulpes

The Gardens by Purge Reviews8:12

The Gardens by Purge Reviews

Purge Reviews

Purge Reviews

The Gardens Board Game Solo Gameplay | DaniCha17:30

The Gardens Board Game Solo Gameplay | DaniCha

DaniCha

DaniCha

The Gardens Gameplay & First Impressions1:13:21

The Gardens Gameplay & First Impressions

Gettin' Jiggly Board Games

Gettin' Jiggly Board Games

All the Games with Steph: The Gardens46:53

All the Games with Steph: The Gardens

Steph Hodge

Steph Hodge

The Gardens Board Game - LIVE Stream Playthrough1:10:03

The Gardens Board Game - LIVE Stream Playthrough

Meeple University

Meeple University

กรีดซีล (Unseal) The Gardens by Prof. Meeple20:06

กรีดซีล (Unseal) The Gardens by Prof. Meeple

Prof. Meeple

Prof. Meeple

The Gardens | UNBOXING - Abriendo | [SD GAMES]7:53

The Gardens | UNBOXING - Abriendo | [SD GAMES]

Meeple Explorador

Meeple Explorador

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Chairman of the Board
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DaniCha
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About The Gardens

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

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