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Reef Gardens

Reef Gardens

2025·Jeffrey D. Allers

2 - 4 players
50 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

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As courageous marine conservationists, in Reef Gardens you dive into the dazzling world of coral reefs and take on the mission to save these vital ecosystems. With a skillful hand, you plant new corals and create thriving reef landscapes while the clock ticks and the budget dwindles. To get more research money, you may have to part with existing reefs from time to time so that new ones can be planted. Use your limited resources wisely because sometimes conservation means making difficult compromises...

Reef Gardens

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Reef Gardens – How to Play Tutorial (Board Game Arena)9:25

Reef Gardens – How to Play Tutorial (Board Game Arena)

Digital Board Gamer

Digital Board Gamer

Review

New to BGA: Reef Gardens — Is It Worth Your Time? How to Play on BGA11:07

New to BGA: Reef Gardens — Is It Worth Your Time? How to Play on BGA

Digital Board Gamer

Digital Board Gamer

Which Reef Gardens video should I watch?

Reef Gardens has 3 videos from 2 creators: 2 reviews and 1 how-to-play guide. They date from February to August 2026.

To learn the rules, start with "Reef Gardens – How to Play Tutorial (Board Game Arena)" by Digital Board Gamer, which runs 9 min.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "New to BGA: Reef Gardens — Is It Worth Your Time? How to Play on BGA" by Digital Board Gamer.

If you like it, try Pioneer Rails, Donut Shop, Pandoria and Twisty Tracks, also by Jeffrey D. Allers.

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New to BGA: Reef Gardens — Is It Worth Your Time? How to Play on BGAReview11:07

New to BGA: Reef Gardens — Is It Worth Your Time? How to Play on BGA

Digital Board Gamer

Digital Board Gamer

Reef Gardens – How to Play Tutorial (Board Game Arena)How to play9:25

Reef Gardens – How to Play Tutorial (Board Game Arena)

Digital Board Gamer

Digital Board Gamer

Garrett's Games Reviews Reef Gardens from dlp gamesReview14:53

Garrett's Games Reviews Reef Gardens from dlp games

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About Reef Gardens

From BoardGameGeek:

As courageous marine conservationists, in Reef Gardens you dive into the dazzling world of coral reefs and take on the mission to save these vital ecosystems. With a skillful hand, you plant new corals and create thriving reef landscapes while the clock ticks and the budget dwindles. To get more research money, you may have to part with existing reefs from time to time so that new ones can be planted. Use your limited resources wisely because sometimes conservation means making difficult compromises...

Designer

Jeffrey D. Allers

Artist

Dennis Lohausen

Publisher

dlp games

Categories

Environmental

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluencePattern BuildingDraftingTile Placement
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