The Garden Game (1980)

About this game

Unique English Rummy-style game. What other game has Acts of God, Compost Heaps, and realistic miniature metal garden tools? Plant and score seed packets in your garden plot. Bonus points given for companion planting. Move on a path and draw cards to experience seasonal and other events in the garden. Beautiful components. Best Game of 1984 from British Toys and Hobbies.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.7/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.