Try for free on Tabletop Simulator: Steam Workshop::Zen Garden

Transport yourself to a calming Japanese rock garden of your own design in Zen Garden;

Build out the space and place features harmoniously within to achieve serenity...

And reflect on the beautiful landscape you have made when it is all done.

On each turn, draw 2 tiles from the bag; choose one to rotate and/or flip and place anywhere in the garden, and discard the other.

When you complete a circle, you may place a small feature of your choice on any full circle and use its associated power.

This gardener opted to plant a tree, giving them an additional tile to choose from next turn.

As you build out your garden, you will populate it with more features, and can even switch them out for larger ones.

By adding the appropriate features, this gardener was able to exchange a small stone with a large one.

Upon completing a complete 4x3 grid of tiles, see if you were able to fulfill your landscape card.

You can earn additional points by meeting the challenge text at the bottom as well.

Also check for set bonuses and other accomplishments per the scoring card.

Don't forget to take the opportunity for a photo of your finished garden!

Feel free to revisit the garden and explore the space time and time again;

You may even be inclined to do so with a partner. ☺☻

Watch co-designer Galen speed-through a game of Zen Garden:

Enjoy an unboxing video by co-designer Ben Moy:

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Like what you see?

You can play Zen Garden on Tabletop Simulator today.

Steam Workshop::Zen Garden

About the Designers

Simon Beal lives board games. When he’s not designing and playing them, he designs and sells 3D printed game accessories. Simon lives in the Midlands, UK with his crazy dog.

Website: Another Dimension

Galen McCown is psychotherapist, musician, dad, and aspiring game designer from Syracuse, NY.

Website: Galen's Games

Ben Moy is everyone’s friend in the board game design community. When not designing games, he is making game design videos and helping other designers with their projects. Ben lives in Chicago, Illinois.

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