In Octopus's Garden, you step into the role of a starfish, vying to craft the most stunning underwater gardens. The goal? Draw in vibrant seahorses and clownfish while safeguarding pearl - producing oysters from ravenous sea stars! This tile - laying game is designed for 2 to 4 players. You'll pick plant and animal tiles from a central market and then figure out the best layout for your garden. Strategic planning is key to luring those seahorses and clownfish, protecting oysters, and not scaring off delicate feather worms. With a complexity level of 2/5, it takes 30 - 45 minutes to play and is suitable for ages 8 and up.
To play Octopus's Garden, first, gather 2 to 4 players who are 8 years old or above. Each player becomes a starfish and aims to create the most beautiful garden. At the start, there's a central market with plant and animal tiles. Take turns to choose which tiles to buy. After getting the tiles, think carefully about how to arrange them in your garden. Try to attract seahorses and clownfish, but also keep an eye on protecting pearl - producing oysters from sea stars. And be careful not to startle the delicate feather worms. The game usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes. When you're done playing, keep the tiles in a safe place to avoid losing them. If the tiles get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft cloth. Have fun playing!
