At a glance
Base game · Publisher: Iello · Designer: Bruno Cathala
Ishtar: Gardens of Babylon (IEL-51620)
Ishtar is a board game from Iello.
How it plays
In Ishtar: Gardens of Babylon, you're a gardener turning the desert into the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Plant flowers well and they'll help you gather gems and trigger actions. Use gems to buy Trees, which score points and block links between flower spots, or to buy upgrades. Recruit apprentices, send them into the flower groves you've made, block your rivals, and choose your upgrades wisely to become the best gardener.
Saga Table Talk
Great for: Strategy fans who like tile placement and area control with a beautiful look.
What a game night feels like: Colorful and competitive. The gardens grow together, and everyone fights over the best spots.
If you like this, try: Nocturne, Undergrove
Teaching tip: Show how planting next to a gem lets you collect it. It's the move everyone wants to make.
FAQ
Who designed Ishtar?
Bruno Cathala.
Any tips for a first game of Ishtar?
Show how planting next to a gem lets you collect it. It's the move everyone wants to make.
What should I try if I like Ishtar?
Try Nocturne or Undergrove.
Who makes Ishtar?
Iello.
