Tree
A casual card game about life, growth... destruction... and death.
Requirements
<30
2-3
12+
Description
Trees… symbolic in so many ways. Precious natural resources. Majestic living creatures.
In “Tree,” players raise trees from seedlings to majestic oaks, by combining various stages of root and treetop cards. But as players nurture life, they must also destroy it – by breaking, burning, or harvesting their opponent’s trees. By growth, or by destruction – players fight for victory points, or to outlast their opponents and hold the last living tree. Life, growth… destruction – death. Welcome… to “Tree.”
"Tree" is a casual game with simple, abstract graphics and straight-forward gameplay. Players can harvest or destroy each others trees at almost every level, which makes it difficult to grow a full tree. When this level of achievement is reached, it's quite rewarding. The tarot-sized cards help to bring the game's aesthetics to life and the simple color palette makes the cards easy to recognize and differentiate at a glance.
Low lows (having your trees killed) and high highs (growing a tree to maturity, or even harvesting your opponent's trees) make this game very immersive.
PDF instructions are available for free download if you'd like to explore the world of "Tree."
*The "Deluxe" tarot-sized version of the game is also available here at TGC.
*For a less aggressive game, simply remove some or all of the attack cards.
Thanks, and enjoy.
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**Want to try the game in person? We'll be at GameholeCon this November running a "casual game hour" on Saturday slot 4, at 2pm. Everyone who signs up will leave with a copy of one of our games. (EverDark, Tree, Tower Assault, Vultures - all of which are available right here on The Gamecrafter)
**Our goal at Gigantopithecus Games is to create light, fast-paced games that all ages can enjoy - but are also challenging and thought-provoking. Most of our games are modular and can be tweaked to tailor gameplay to your tastes. Your feedback is always welcome and appreciated! www.Gigantopithecus.org
Dad's Gaming Addiction: Game Overview (This video shows the Deluxe version which features a larger card size. Otherwise, the game plays exactly the same.)
Read the full Dad's Gaming Addiction review here: (again, the review features the Deluxe version.)
Tree [www.dadsgamingaddiction.com]
In “Tree,” players raise trees from seedlings to majestic oaks, by combining various stages of root and treetop cards. But as players nurture life, they must also destroy it – by breaking, burning, or harvesting their opponent’s trees. By growth, or by destruction – players fight for victory points, or to outlast their opponents and hold the last living tree. Life, growth… destruction – death. Welcome… to “Tree.”
"Tree" is a casual game with simple, abstract graphics and straight-forward gameplay. Players can harvest or destroy each others trees at almost every level, which makes it difficult to grow a full tree. When this level of achievement is reached, it's quite rewarding. The tarot-sized cards help to bring the game's aesthetics to life and the simple color palette makes the cards easy to recognize and differentiate at a glance.
Low lows (having your trees killed) and high highs (growing a tree to maturity, or even harvesting your opponent's trees) make this game very immersive.
PDF instructions are available for free download if you'd like to explore the world of "Tree."
*The "Deluxe" tarot-sized version of the game is also available here at TGC.
*For a less aggressive game, simply remove some or all of the attack cards.
Thanks, and enjoy.
--------------------------------------------------------
**Want to try the game in person? We'll be at GameholeCon this November running a "casual game hour" on Saturday slot 4, at 2pm. Everyone who signs up will leave with a copy of one of our games. (EverDark, Tree, Tower Assault, Vultures - all of which are available right here on The Gamecrafter)
**Our goal at Gigantopithecus Games is to create light, fast-paced games that all ages can enjoy - but are also challenging and thought-provoking. Most of our games are modular and can be tweaked to tailor gameplay to your tastes. Your feedback is always welcome and appreciated! www.Gigantopithecus.org
Dad's Gaming Addiction: Game Overview (This video shows the Deluxe version which features a larger card size. Otherwise, the game plays exactly the same.)
Read the full Dad's Gaming Addiction review here: (again, the review features the Deluxe version.)
Tree [www.dadsgamingaddiction.com]
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 79 cards |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 8 cards |  |
| Poker Tuck Box (90 cards) | 1 |  |
| Small Booklet | 1 |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 2 reviews |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | April 27, 2015 |
| Edition | First |
| Department | Games |
| More Info | Tree web site |
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The game has a nasty flaw that is inherent to many card games. If you cannot blindly draw the card you need or are lucky enough to have it on top of the discard pile when you need it, you are stuck. T...
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