SOLAR GARDENS Board Game Lets You Build the Perfect Rooftop Garden One Tile at a Time

Are you looking for a super chill board game where you can build a world that’s far better than ours? If so, then we have the perfect solution for you. Critical Role’s tabletop gaming imprint Darrington Press is releasing Solar Gardens, a tile-drafting board game, on July 31. Solar Gardens allows 2-5 players to become a “visionary architect specializing in carbon-neutral engineering to build a rooftop garden in harmony with nature.”

Now that sounds like a vibe. Players will use their imagination and strategy to make their garden the prettiest and most environmentally conscious. Solar Gardens has a playtime of about 30-45, which means it is a perfect one to play on a random night after work.

image of people playing solar gardens board gameDarrington Press

It was developed by Eric Slauson, designed by Alex Cutler, and illustrated by Daniel Clarke, and is made of biodegradable, plastic-free materials. Thanks to a partnership with the National Forest Foundation’s Sapling Program, each purchased copy of Solar Gardens helps fund reforestation efforts in US national parks. 

image of solar gardens board gameDarrington PressWhen and Where Can I Purchase Solar Gardens?

Solar Gardens is currently available for pre-order at Darrington Press Guild stores and Critical Role shops in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and the EU. The game retails for $44.99. 

And, the above video shows you exactly how to play Solar Gardens when it arrives on July 31. 

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