Gardens of Enceladus

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Description

In the Gardens of Enceladus, you'll join a group of Martian gardeners as they harvest flowers on Saturn's icy moon. This abstract strategy game is simple to learn, but challenging to master, and can be played with 2 to 5 players in just 20 to 30 minutes. The goal is to collect a diverse range of flowers, making sure to gather enough of each type to maximize your score. With a unique blend of environmental, farming, and science fiction elements, Gardens of Enceladus offers a fresh take on traditional board games. As you take turns moving your Martian gardener around the 10x10 grid, you'll need to strategically collect flowers and use special actions to outmaneuver your opponents. These special actions, which can be purchased with sets of matching flowers, allow you to jump over peaks, move diagonally, or even swap the positions of flowers and peaks. The game ends when one player can't move their Martian to a space with a flower, and the player with the most balanced collection of flowers wins. With its simple rules and deep strategy, Gardens of Enceladus is a great choice for fans of abstract strategy games and science fiction alike, and its short playtime makes it easy to fit in a game or two.