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Pencil First Games Herbaceous Card Game – A Flavorful Set Collection Game of Garden Herbs and Containers by Pencil First Games for 1-4 Players
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- Simple rules are easy to learn and teach in a matter of minutes
- Containers offer set collection opportunities with clear goals
- Gorgeous herb artwork makes the game relaxing and fun
- Fun, quick choices create memorable game nights for all experience levels
- 1-4 Players / Ages 14+ / 20 Minutes
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Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.5 x 7.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B01N1L34R9 |
Item model number | pfx500 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #25,901 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #603 in Dedicated Deck Card Games |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | August 11, 2022 |
Manufacturer | Flat River Group |
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Pencil First Games Herbaceous Card Game – A Flavorful Set Collection Game of Garden Herbs and Containers by Pencil First Games for 1-4 Players
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Everyone has a green thumb when playing Herbaceous. Relax while enjoying this elegant game of picking and potting herbs. Pot the best collection of herbs in your glass jar and planters, but don’t wait too long or your friend might grab them first!.
From the manufacturer
Game by Steve Finn, Eduardo Baraf, and Beth Sobel
Herb collectors compete to grow and store the most valuable medley of herbs
Everyone starts with four containers, each of which allows a different grouping action:
- Group herbs of same type
- Group different types
- Group pairs
- Group any three types (same or different)
A Flavorful Game!
Great casual filler for a memorable game night
Everyone has a green thumb when playing Herbaceous. Relax while enjoying this beautiful and elegent game of picking and potting herbs. Pot the best collection of herbs in your different containers, but don't wait too long or your friends might grab them first.
- For 1-4 Players
- 20 Minute Playing Time
- Ages 14+
Draw a herb
Keep or add to communal
Decide to use a container
Determine the best collection
Solo Game Variant Included!
Okay, so I love, love, Love the way this game looks. Each card is a Gorgeous watercolor masterpiece that I would frame and hang from my wall if I could. -Mike Meeple
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Price | $19.94$19.94 | $17.96$17.96 | $24.41$24.41 | $23.75$23.75 | $26.79$26.79 | $39.02$39.02 |
# of Players | 1-4 | 1-4 | 1-100 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
Avg Play Time | 20 min | 20 min | 20 min | 20 min | 20 min | 45 min |
Theme | Relax as you collect and plant flavorful herbs in your garden. | Explore a garden of colorful flowers as you pick arrangements. | Fill your garden with delicious fruits and vegetables. | Paint beautiful landscapes through forests, meadows, and mountains. | Create a curio cabinet with trinkets collected during your travels. | Travel through a Japanese garden to visit torii, landmarks, and more. |
Family Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Easy to learn | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Solo mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers enjoy the fun and balanced gameplay of this game. They appreciate the beautiful artwork and nature-themed theme. The game is easy to learn with good instructions and a simple setup. It's accessible for solo or two-player play, and it can be played with more players if desired. Many customers find it strategic and challenging, making it a great game for family gatherings.
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Customers enjoy the game. They find it fun, enjoyable, and fast-paced. The gameplay feels balanced and scales well for different player counts. It's easy to learn with excellent game mechanics and art style. There is a nice amount of player interaction, and the floral art makes for an interactive and relaxing experience. Overall, customers describe the game as replayable and enjoyable.
"Love this game! Herbaceous is simple, yet challenging. It is a push your luck type of game, but also set collecting. It is easy to teach and learn...." Read more
"...It is a super simple set building game that can be played casually or super strategically (I would imagine) if you are a competitive board gamer who..." Read more
"...Verdict: A fun, laid-back game where you can pretend you have the green thumb of a farmer's market vendor without getting dirt under your nails...." Read more
"Beautiful game with depth of thinking. Medium level to learn, fun, fast, great also in solo and group mode, small box" Read more
Customers like the artwork of the game. They find the cards lovely and the theme well-executed. The game is relaxing, portable, and family-friendly. The colors and pictures are wonderful.
"...It is easy to teach and learn. Plays okay at 2, but best at 4. Love the colors and art by Beth Sobel!!..." Read more
"...The herb planting theme is well executed, family friendly (for young and old) and also captures the spirit of neighborly competition that can..." Read more
"...to lose, you can always claim you were going for a minimalist, low-point aesthetic, which is very on-trend, especially here in the U.S. right now...." Read more
"Not difficult to learn, very attractive, relaxing yet there is some strategy to this game. I’ve enjoyed playing it...." Read more
Customers find the game easy to learn. The instructions are good and the gameplay videos are a better introduction than the rule book. It's a simple set-building game that can be played casually or competitively. While it's simple enough for kids to understand, it has enough strategy for parents to be entertained. The game is fun, fast, great in solo and group mode, and has great art.
"Love this game! Herbaceous is simple, yet challenging. It is a push your luck type of game, but also set collecting. It is easy to teach and learn...." Read more
"...It is a super simple set building game that can be played casually or super strategically (I would imagine) if you are a competitive board gamer who..." Read more
"...Verdict: A fun, laid-back game where you can pretend you have the green thumb of a farmer's market vendor without getting dirt under your nails...." Read more
"Beautiful game with depth of thinking. Medium level to learn, fun, fast, great also in solo and group mode, small box" Read more
Customers like the game size. They say it's a great solo or two-person game, perfect for family gatherings when explaining complicated rules. It plays well as a solo or two-player game and is portable and easy to take places. The game is easy to teach and brings different gamers together.
"...Love the colors and art by Beth Sobel!! Also small game that is portable and easy to take places- coffee shops, game nights, family/friend get..." Read more
"...The herb planting theme is well executed, family friendly (for young and old) and also captures the spirit of neighborly competition that can..." Read more
"...aren’t just any run-of-the-mill planters; they come with very particular preferences...." Read more
"...Medium level to learn, fun, fast, great also in solo and group mode, small box" Read more
Customers enjoy the game's strategy. They find it simple to set up and play, yet with a lot of strategy. The game requires good decision-making and set collecting. It's a fun flower game that challenges them to balance turn order while making tough choices.
"...Herbaceous is simple, yet challenging. It is a push your luck type of game, but also set collecting. It is easy to teach and learn...." Read more
"...a super simple set building game that can be played casually or super strategically (I would imagine) if you are a competitive board gamer who..." Read more
"Beautiful game with depth of thinking. Medium level to learn, fun, fast, great also in solo and group mode, small box" Read more
"...difficult to learn, very attractive, relaxing yet there is some strategy to this game. I’ve enjoyed playing it...." Read more
Customers enjoy the game's speed. They find it quick and simple to pick up, making it suitable for casual gamers. The minimal setup time makes it easy to play right away.
"...It a great starter/filler game for an organized game night. Also perfect as a fast, accessible game during family gatherings when explaining..." Read more
"Beautiful game with depth of thinking. Medium level to learn, fun, fast, great also in solo and group mode, small box" Read more
"...move quickly, decisions are still crucial for winning and the game goes by fast enough that you could easily make it a best of 3 games session...." Read more
"...Very good for two people (up to four) and pretty quick (15 - 20 minutes)" Read more
Customers enjoy the game's relaxing and calming effects. They find it enjoyable to play, challenging, and easy to learn.
"...play with others, but this game is simple and beautiful and relaxing as a solo game...." Read more
"...The game self-advertises as “flavorful” and relaxing, which, sure, is mostly true—until your friend swoops in and snatches that rosemary you were..." Read more
"Not difficult to learn, very attractive, relaxing yet there is some strategy to this game. I’ve enjoyed playing it...." Read more
"...the watercolor paintings for this game are what really make it pleasing to play. Highly recommend this one!" Read more
Customers appreciate the game's size. They find it portable and compact, taking up little space. The box is small enough to fit in a backpack for easy portability. The cards are a nice size for small hands, and the game doesn't take up too much playing surface.
"...Love the colors and art by Beth Sobel!! Also small game that is portable and easy to take places- coffee shops, game nights, family/friend get..." Read more
"...Medium level to learn, fun, fast, great also in solo and group mode, small box" Read more
"...It takes up very little space on the shelf (a plus)...." Read more
"Beautiful and fun game. The art is so pretty and cards are nice size for small hands...." Read more
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Great Art, Easy to Learn and Play w/2-4 players
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024Style: HerbaceousVerified PurchaseLove this game! Herbaceous is simple, yet challenging. It is a push your luck type of game, but also set collecting. It is easy to teach and learn. Plays okay at 2, but best at 4. Love the colors and art by Beth Sobel!! Also small game that is portable and easy to take places- coffee shops, game nights, family/friend get togethers.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Art, Easy to Learn and Play w/2-4 playersLove this game! Herbaceous is simple, yet challenging. It is a push your luck type of game, but also set collecting. It is easy to teach and learn. Plays okay at 2, but best at 4. Love the colors and art by Beth Sobel!! Also small game that is portable and easy to take places- coffee shops, game nights, family/friend get togethers.
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2021Style: HerbaceousVerified PurchaseI got this game mostly for solo play, so I can’t say much about how it is to play with others, but this game is simple and beautiful and relaxing as a solo game.
I leave the cards out so they are always handy and will play a round or two when I have 15 min to kill and want to avoid an urge to scroll Facebook or read too much news.
It is a super simple set building game that can be played casually or super strategically (I would imagine) if you are a competitive board gamer who spends as much time looking at other people’s business as you do your own.
The herb planting theme is well executed, family friendly (for young and old) and also captures the spirit of neighborly competition that can sometimes happen among gardeners.
This game is utterly perfect in it’s simplicity. It a great starter/filler game for an organized game night. Also perfect as a fast, accessible game during family gatherings when explaining complicated rules is too much. Love!
Turns are simple and fast:
All you do is draw a card and place it either in YOUR garden or the Community garden. You draw a second card and must place it in whichever garden you DIDN’T place the first card in. Then the next person does the same.
At the beginning of each turn (before drawing cards as above) players can opt to “pot” plants —which is basically collecting herb cards from their own garden and the community garden to create the biggest sets you can that are: all the same kind/one each of as many herbs as possible /as many matching pairs as possible. Bigger sets give more points (scoring is right on the “pot” cards).
For SOLO play, it is just a beat your own score (I know some find that unsatisfying). On each turn you draw 3 cards (one at a time) and you choose between playing it in your garden, the community garden or discard pile. There is also a limit to how big (number of cards) the community garden can be.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024Style: HerbaceousVerified PurchaseImagine this: you’re not just playing a card game, you’re suddenly a master gardener in a competition to pot the finest herbs. In Herbaceous, it’s less about getting your hands dirty and more about showing off your superior knowledge of where to put that pesky lavender—because apparently, herbs have feelings about containers.
The game self-advertises as “flavorful” and relaxing, which, sure, is mostly true—until your friend swoops in and snatches that rosemary you were eyeing for your perfect set of herb cards. Then it’s less of a zen experience and more of a passive-aggressive herb showdown. But hey, it’s all in the spirit of potting glory, right?
Each player gets their own Private Garden, where they pretend they have a deep connection with their herbs—mint, dill, sage, the whole gang. You also contribute to the Community Garden, which, spoiler alert, turns into a cutthroat battle zone because everyone’s just waiting to swipe the best picks. It’s like farmer's market day in a trendy Brooklyn neighborhood—calm on the surface, but don’t be fooled, the competition for the basil is real.
You’ll also get an identical set of Container Cards to store your herb treasures. Now, these containers aren’t just any run-of-the-mill planters; they come with very particular preferences. One might only want identical herbs, while another is more into variety, as if they have opinions. It’s like playing Match.com for your plants—Do you prefer a monochromatic herb bouquet or a diverse, potpourri of flavors?
Points are tallied at the end based on how well you’ve potted your herb cards, but let’s be real—the true victory is lording your superior garden skills over your friends. And if you happen to lose, you can always claim you were going for a minimalist, low-point aesthetic, which is very on-trend, especially here in the U.S. right now. Who needs high scores when your garden looks effortlessly chic?
Verdict: A fun, laid-back game where you can pretend you have the green thumb of a farmer's market vendor without getting dirt under your nails. Just keep an eye on that one friend who always takes the last thyme—because in Herbaceous, stealing herbs is the only way to spice up your life.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024Style: FloriferousVerified PurchaseBeautiful game with depth of thinking. Medium level to learn, fun, fast, great also in solo and group mode, small box
- Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024Style: FloriferousVerified PurchaseNot difficult to learn, very attractive, relaxing yet there is some strategy to this game. I’ve enjoyed playing it. I’ve played it with mixed groups of men and women, but every time I look at it, I think it would be the perfect game for a Sunday afternoon drinking tea with girlfriends.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2022Style: FloriferousVerified PurchaseFloriferous is a beautiful game that is easy to learn with lots of challenging decisions to make. Each game is a little different depending on what Bounty Cards are out and what flowers, colors and bugs show up in the garden. It can be played by 1-4 people but I feel the sweet spot is 2 or 3. With 2 or 3 turns move quickly, decisions are still crucial for winning and the game goes by fast enough that you could easily make it a best of 3 games session. The art is spectacular... the watercolor paintings for this game are what really make it pleasing to play. Highly recommend this one!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024Style: DeliciousVerified PurchaseThe main difference between Delicious and the other core games from the brand is that Delicious comes with play sheet pads, pencils, and you get that drawing/writing/marking experience. The other games are card and token based but not pencil needed games which is fine but if you want a “flip and write” mechanic this is the only one with it.
Also, the games are all totally different in how you play so its not just a difference of theme like flowers or herbs or fruit. They’re all very different.
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PauloReviewed in Brazil on November 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente jogo
Style: FloriferousVerified PurchaseAdorei. Muito bom para solo. Rejogabilidade máxima. Simples, fácil e ainda assim desafiador.
- Cheryl SReviewed in Canada on June 1, 2024
3.0 out of 5 stars Very Complicated Game
Style: FloriferousVerified PurchaseThis is a beautiful deck of cards, but the game play is so complicated it took us hours to figure out and we're still not quite sure if we're playing it right. The instructions are very complex and so many questions are left unanswered. The scoring is convoluted and there's so much going on. I think once we figure it out it might be fun, but very frustrating to figure out. We played this for a flower-themed tea party and we had a lot of laughs amid our confusion, and a second run through after really studying the guide has proven more fruitful, but we're still not 100%sure!
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El producto llegó nuevo y cerrado. No hubo problema en absoluto. El videojuego es genial, no me arrepiento.Reviewed in Mexico on December 30, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Hermoso
Style: HerbaceousVerified PurchaseLas ilustraciones son de lo mejor, la caja viene con relieve y se ve el arte muy bien hecha. Lo único malo es que no le puedo poner protectores a las tarjetas ya que la caja no trae el espacio suficiente para almacenar las cartas enfundadas.
El producto llegó nuevo y cerrado. No hubo problema en absoluto. El videojuego es genial, no me arrepiento.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 30, 2023
Images in this review - machbowReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2023
3.0 out of 5 stars Visually good but spoilt by scoring
Style: HerbaceousVerified PurchaseGreat card design. However game not very competitive. Scores almost the same on each planter.
Poorly designed. Whoever has herb biscuit seems to win. Seems flawed.
- CelloRose12Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Filler games ever!
Style: HerbaceousVerified PurchaseOne of the nest filler board games I have ever played! Quality is beautiful for the price and the gameplay is quick to learn and very pleasant. Love the mix of luck and strategy.