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Arboretum
Plant beautiful paths of trees while hoarding scoring rights
👥 2–4⏱ 30 min
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Vibe's take
Agonizing, elegant, cutthroat, deceptive
Who it's for
Players who want real strategic tension in a 30-minute card game. The play-vs-keep dilemma makes every card matter intensely.
Not for you if…
Skip if the gentle nature theme leads you to expect a relaxing experience — this is quietly vicious.
2–4 players
7.1/10BGG #427(24k ratings)· 2015
About this game
Elegant card game about planting and cultivating paths of trees. Play cards to your personal arboretum and keep cards in hand for end-game scoring rights — but the trees you hold back can't be planted. This tension between playing and keeping drives every agonizing decision.
Quick specs
👥Players2–4
⏱Duration30 min
👶Age8+
🧠Complexity
Hand managementDeceptively deepBeautiful themeQuick plays
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