Ishtar
Gardens of Babylon
A board game by Bruno Cathala, Evan Singh
No text on components is needed during play.
2 - 4 Players 45 minutes Low
Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, Rondel
Ancient
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Description
In Ishtar: Gardens of Babylon, you'll take on the role of a gardener tasked with transforming the desert into the lush Lost Hanging Gardens of Babylon. With easy-to-learn rules, 2 to 4 players can join in on the fun, competing to create the most beautiful and valuable garden in just 45 minutes. You'll plant flowers, gather gems, and activate actions to outdo your opponents and earn points. As you play, you'll need to strategically decide when to buy trees to block your opponents or earn points, and when to purchase upgrades to give yourself an edge. With the help of apprentices and clever planning, you can become the best gardener in Babylon. Designed by award-winning creators Bruno Cathala and Evan Singh, Ishtar offers a unique blend of area majority, tile placement, and rondel mechanics that will keep you engaged and entertained until the very end.
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