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Ishtar: Gardens of Babylon

Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 reviews
 
average rating 5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 reviews
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2 Reviews
Reviewed by Philip B.
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I recommend this product
Average play time
30-60 Minutes
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Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Different but engaging

This game is part tile placement, part expanding your skills, part horticulture! Great looking board and pieces. The first time we played it took a while to get our heads around it. But once played it makes sense. It always seems to end too quickly. Strategy choices make each game different.

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Reviewed by Marc H., from United Kingdom
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Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Ishtar

A gift for a friend who is an avid GO player.

The game plays very smoothly the mechanic and visuals offer a fun and challenging experience for both new and experienced gamers. Though very different from GO the inspiration can be felt in the design and play.

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From the award-winning designer Bruno Cathala, Ishtar is a game in which you play the role of a gardener aiming to transform the dry desert into the Lost Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

To accomplish your mission, you will have to plant flowers, which, if you place them well, can help you gather precious gems and activate actions. Whether to buy Trees (which will block the link between two Flower spots, as well as earning you points) or to purchase upgrades (such as getting two more points per Tree card at the end of the game), collecting gems will be a crucial part of the game.

Get them before your opponents, recruit apprentices, send them to earn points in the copses of flowers you have created, block others and think carefully of the upgrades to purchase if you want to become the best gardener at the end of the game!

 

 2-4 PLAYERS  |  45 MINS  |  AGES 14+

 

REVIEWS

average rating 5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 reviews
  • 5 Stars
    2 Reviews
  • 4 Stars
    0 Reviews
  • 3 Stars
    0 Reviews
  • 2 Stars
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  • 1 Star
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100% of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend
2 Reviews
Reviewed by Philip B.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Average play time
30-60 Minutes
Why I choose Thirsty Meeples
  • Good Prices
  • Quick Delivery
  • Supporting Local
  • Reliable
  • Generous Loyalty Scheme
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Different but engaging

This game is part tile placement, part expanding your skills, part horticulture! Great looking board and pieces. The first time we played it took a while to get our heads around it. But once played it makes sense. It always seems to end too quickly. Strategy choices make each game different.

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Learning Curve
Rated 3 out of 5
Aesthetics
Rated 5 out of 5
Enjoyment
Rated 4 out of 5
Was this helpful?
Reviewed by Marc H., from United Kingdom
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Ishtar

A gift for a friend who is an avid GO player.

The game plays very smoothly the mechanic and visuals offer a fun and challenging experience for both new and experienced gamers. Though very different from GO the inspiration can be felt in the design and play.

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Shipping

All online orders are picked from our separate warehouse. We always ensure that your games are well packed before leaving. Wherever possible we'll re-use a cardboard box that we received games in from one of our suppliers. We figure it's better that way for our planet. But we do also use new boxes and wraps. If you have a strong preference either way please let us know in your Order Comments.
 

UK Orders

We aim for orders placed before 1:30pm Monday to Friday to be dispatched on the same working day. If this is not possible, your order will be dispatched on the next working day. Orders placed outside our Monday to Friday office hours will be dispatched on the next working day.

Delivery is free on all orders of £65 or more. Orders with a value of less than £65 will incur a delivery charge as follows:

£4.50 - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 business days delivery time)

£6.00 - Royal Mail Tracked 24 (1-2 business days delivery time)

£5.00 - DHL (mainland UK only)

International Delivery

If you are from further afield please contact us to discuss.

 
Collect in Store
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