Vicious Gardens

A game by Ross Bruggink, Ross Bruggink

2 - 6 Players 20 - 45 minutes Low

Commodity Speculation, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Set Collection, Take That, Victory Points as a Resource

Farming, Humor

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Description

Vicious Gardens is a fantastically feisty board game that brings together the delight of nurturing a garden with the thrill of outdoing your opponents. In this fast-paced game for 2 to 6 players, you'll get to grow your very own garden of mischief, strategically cultivating and harvesting plants to earn points and abilities. But don't get too comfortable, as sabotage is always an option, and you'll have to decide when to play nice and when to unleash your inner gardening gremlin. As you play, you'll be placing plant cards into different plots, each one worth points and potential bonuses. But when to harvest is the big question - do you grab those points now, or hold on for more valuable rewards later? And then there are the Specialists, sneaky cards that let you disrupt your opponents' plans, but also come with a cost. Managing your hand is key, as you balance your own ambitions with the need to thwart your rivals. With gameplay that's quick to learn and easy to get into, Vicious Gardens is a great choice for a fun and social gaming session, and with playtime lasting around 20 to 45 minutes, you can fit in a match or two without committing to a whole evening. The real excitement comes in the final round, when point swings can be dramatic and the competition really heats up. With varying abilities and a team-play option for larger groups, every game of Vicious Gardens is fresh and full of surprises. And with its lighthearted humor and farming theme, it's a great choice for players of all ages and experience levels. Published in 2025, Vicious Gardens is the perfect addition to any game night, offering a delicious blend of strategy, luck, and playful sabotage that's sure to leave you and your friends in stitches.