Vicious Gardens
Vicious Gardens is an engaging card game that mixes the fun of gardening with cunning tactics. In it, you take on the role of a competitive gardener looking to cultivate the most lush garden, but not without facing the treacherous plans of your opponents. In the game, you set up your strategic garden using plant cards placed on different terrains. Each plant has its value in points, and knowing the right time to harvest them is crucial to accumulating Victory Cards and acquiring skills that boost your strategy. Sabotage is an exciting part of Vicious Gardens. Using Specialist cards, you can interfere with your opponents' gardens, but be careful: these cards take up limited space in your hand and will come with their own cost. Managing your cards and choosing the right moment to act are key to success. With quick learning and simple gameplay, Vicious Gardens offers an attractive balance between strategy and a touch of luck. The dynamics of the final rounds can result in impressive comebacks as everyone fights for victory. What's more, the game allows for team matches, accommodating from 4 to 6 players, ensuring that each session is unique and full of surprises.Artists: Ross Bruggink;
Designers: Ross Bruggink;
Date: 2024
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Mechanics: End of game bonus, Collecting Sets, Commodities speculation, Hand Management, Victory Points as a Resource, Take that
Topics: Humor
Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information
How to play Vicious Gardens
Main objective
The main objective of Vicious Gardens is to defend your garden against hordes of hostile creatures using a strategic combination of armed plants and natural resources. The player must plan and position their defenses effectively to stop the waves of enemies from advancing, thus ensuring the protection of their territory and the growth of their collection of special plants.Tips for playing Vicious Gardens
Here are some tips for doing better in the game Vicious Gardens:
- Prioritize improving your gardening tools to increase efficiency in collecting resources.
- Keep an eye on the weather forecast in the game, as adverse weather conditions can affect plant growth.
- Explore different combinations of seeds to discover unique and more resistant plants.
- Use natural repellents to protect your plants from pests without damaging the garden's ecosystem.
- Maintain a balance between ornamental and utilitarian plants, ensuring beauty and functionality in your garden.
- Interact with characters in the game to get tips and rare seeds for your crops.
- Try positioning your plants strategically to maximize sun exposure and natural irrigation.
- Beware of carnivorous plants! They can be useful, but also dangerous if they grow too large.
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Mechanics of Vicious Gardens
- End of Game Bonus - In Vicious Gardens, players accumulate points that are converted into bonuses at the end of the match. These bonuses can directly influence the final score, altering players' position in the rankings. Well-thought-out strategies throughout the game are essential to maximize these bonuses.
- Collecting Sets - Players must collect specific sets of cards or resources to earn victory points. Complete sets have different values and can grant special abilities or strategic advantages. Diversity in the sets collected can be crucial to success.
- Commodities speculation - Players can buy or sell commodities on the in-game market, trying to predict price fluctuations to maximize profits. This mechanic requires attention to the game's trends and the movements of other players, offering exciting trading dynamics.
- Hand Management - Each player has a hand of cards that needs to be used efficiently. Deciding which cards to play, store or discard is crucial, as it directly impacts tactical and strategic options in the medium and long term. The ability to predict future moves can be a differentiator.
- Victory Points as a Resource - Victory points, usually the ultimate goal, can also be used as currency to carry out actions or improve one's strategic position during the game. This choice is critical: spending points may grant momentary advantages, but it influences the final score.
- Take that - It's a direct confrontation mechanic, where cards or actions chosen can directly damage other players' resources or positions. This dynamic creates an intense competitive atmosphere, encouraging momentary alliances and strategic rivalries.
Game components Vicious Gardens
See all the items in the game below Vicious Gardens:
- Action Cards
- Game Board
- Character Pawns
- Resource Bookmarks
- Event Cards
- Strategic Data
- Progress sheet
- Mission letters
Additional Information
- Ludopedia link: https://ludopedia.com.br/jogo/vicious-gardens
- Link Tabletopia:
- Amazon Brazil link: Comprar Vicious Gardens
- Amazon USA link: Comprar Vicious Gardens