Gift of Tulips

Gift of Tulips is a set collection and market manipulation card game designed by Sara Perry and published by Weird Giraffe Games. The game is for 2 to 6 players, aged 8 and up, with a quick playtime of about 20 minutes. Players take on the role of tulip enthusiasts attending Amsterdam's famous Tulip Festival. They explore vibrant flower markets to create stunning bouquets, adjust the value of tulip varieties, or gift tulips to other players to earn points.

Game Components:

• Tulip Cards: Representing tulips in four different colors, each with values ranging from 2 to 4.
• Tulip Market: A designated area where players can influence the value of tulips.
• Action Cards: Allow players to either gift tulips, add them to their bouquet, or affect the market.

Objective:

The aim is to collect the most points by creating high-scoring bouquets, gifting tulips strategically to other players, and manipulating the tulip market to increase the value of certain types.

Gameplay:

• Drawing a Card:At the start of their turn, players draw a Tulip card.
• Choose an Action:Players can:
• Add to the Market: Place the drawn tulip in the Tulip Market to alter its value, either increasing or decreasing its score potential.
• Gift a Tulip: Hand a tulip card to another player to earn immediate points.
• Add to Their Bouquet: Keep the tulip card to enhance their personal bouquet, which scores at the end of the game.
• Manipulate Values:Placing tulips in the Tulip Market affects the value of specific colors, which influences the points earned from bouquets and other actions.

End of Game:

The game ends when the Tulip card deck is depleted. Players tally points based on their final bouquets, the tulips they gifted, and the market value of the tulips. The player with the most points wins.

Strategic Highlights:

• Dynamic Market Mechanism: Players can influence the game’s economy by strategically adjusting tulip values in the market.
• Interactive Gameplay: Gifting tulips can alter the balance of power while rewarding points, creating meaningful player interactions.
• Simple Yet Engaging: Easy-to-learn mechanics combined with layers of strategy make the game appealing to players of all ages and experience levels.

Product Details:

• Players: 2–6
• Recommended Age: 8+
• Playtime: Approximately 20 minutes

Gift of Tulips is a visually stunning and engaging card game that combines strategy, interaction, and quick decision-making. Its accessible rules and beautiful design make it an excellent choice for casual gaming sessions or family gatherings.