Pick a Pen

Gardens

A game by Reiner Knizia

2 - 4 Players 30 minutes Low

Drawing, Grid Coverage, Hexagon Grid, Paper-and-Pencil

Farming, Puzzle

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Get ready to unleash your creativity and strategic thinking with Pick a Pen: Gardens, a fun and engaging board game designed by Reiner Knizia. In this easy-to-learn game, 2 to 4 players take turns rolling colored pencils and marking spaces on their individual player sheets. The twist is that each pencil shows different symbols on its sides, and the symbols on top determine the actions players take on their sheets. The goal is to fill in bordered gardens with either a single color or a mix of five different colors, earning bonus points along the way. As you play, you'll need to think ahead and plan your moves carefully to maximize your score. The game includes three difficulty levels of player sheets, with added challenges like flowers and trees on the more advanced sheets. These elements can help you earn extra points, but they also require more strategic thinking. With a playtime of just 30 minutes, Pick a Pen: Gardens is a great option for a quick game night or a fun activity with friends and family. Published in 2023, this base game is a great introduction to the world of farming and puzzle games, and its unique mechanics and grid coverage system make it a standout in its category.