Stone Garden

Published 2014

In Stone Garden (枯山水, which also translates as "rock garden" or "Japanese rock garden"), players are gardeners attempting to make the most aesthetic garden by placing tiles of sand and moss side by side on their respective garden boards. When meditating by one's garden, virtue points are earned that can be spent on favorite rocks to elevate the garden further. Through famous garden architects from history, special effects affecting the garden can be achieved.

Mechanics

Pattern Building Tile Placement

Designers

Koota Yamada

Publishers

LLC New Games Order
Stone Garden

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
1.25 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.68/5
Year
2014
BGG Rating
6.78
BGG Rank
#7793
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Stone Garden supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Stone Garden takes about 75 minutes.
Stone Garden has a complexity rating of 2.68/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Stone Garden is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Stone Garden has a rating of 6.78/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 306 ratings. It is ranked #7793 overall.
Stone Garden was designed by Koota Yamada. It was published in 2014.