How many players is Zen Garden?

Zen Garden plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Zen Garden take to play?

A game of Zen Garden takes 30–40 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Zen Garden any good?

Zen Garden rates 7.2/10 from 212 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a queen games / lautapelit.fi game built around end game bonuses, pattern building, tile placement.

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Zen Garden (2020)

2–4 players · 30–40 min · age 8+ · ★ 7.2 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 30–40 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.2/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like queen games games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–40 min.

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About Zen Garden

An Emperor's life is stressful and full of tough decisions. He absolutely needs a place of solace where he can relax and recover. A beautiful garden filled with paths, statues, and flora is just what he needs. In Zen Garden, the players assume the role of architects working to build the most beautiful garden for the Emperor. To do this, they need to pay careful attention to the Emperor's preferences, while trying to stay one step ahead of the competition. A turn in Zen Garden…

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Mechanics: End Game Bonuses, Pattern Building, Tile Placement · Designer: Mike Georgiou

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Zen Garden FAQ

How many players is Zen Garden?: Zen Garden plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Zen Garden take to play?: A game of Zen Garden takes 30–40 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Zen Garden any good?: Zen Garden rates 7.2/10 from 212 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a queen games / lautapelit.fi game built around end game bonuses, pattern building, tile placement.