Rules of the Harvest
Master the art of the Garden Box. A remix of Mancala.
The Pouch
Each player starts with a small pouch of 24 seeds. The youngest gardener goes first.
Planting the First Crop
On the first turn, both players must start with four seeds to sow. After this, you may choose how many to pick up from your pouch, as long as it fits in your hand.
Empty the Pouch
You must completely empty your pouch before you are allowed to pick seeds back up from the pits.
Spilled Seeds
If a seed falls out of your hand, it must be placed back into the last pit it was originally in.
Extended Growth
If your last seed lands in an opponent's pit that already contains seeds, your turn extends!
The Final Harvest
When one side has three or more seeds in every pit, the round ends immediately.
Seed Value & Shape Guide
Identify your harvest by color or shape. Points are calculated as follows:
The Winner
Calculate your total points using the guide above. The player with the highest point total (not just seed count) is the Master Gardener!