Pergola
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- Designer Michał Gołąb Gołębiowski , Przemek Wojtkowiak
- Publisher Rebel Studio , Galápagos Jogos , Gémklub , MIPL
- Illustration Karolina Kijak
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What to Expect
You develop a personal garden over multiple rounds, planting various flowers and attracting insects and small animals. On your turn you pick one of four available tools, take the presented items and place them in your garden before resolving the tool's action. Because players can arrange tiles freely, gardens look very different after around fifteen rounds and score differently. The highest-scoring player wins.
Who Is This Game For?
Pergola targets hobby gamers and advanced family groups aged 10+, combining accessible rules with tactical choices from Set-Collection and Tile-Placement. At about 60 minutes per game it fits a typical game night and offers replay value. A solo mode makes it suitable for lone players as well.
How It Works
Each turn a player chooses one of four tools to access available items, then places those items in their personal garden tableau (Tile-Placement) and resolves the corresponding action. Collections and combinations (Set-Collection) build towards end-game scoring via End Game Bonuses. The interplay of selection and placement generates variable positions and meaningful decisions each round.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Michał Gołąb Gołębiowski and Przemek Wojtkowiak, Pergola emphasizes gardening and nature motifs. It won Gra Roku Best Release in 2025, highlighting its recognition. The game's freedom in tile arrangement and endgame scoring distinguish it from simpler family titles.
Awards
- 2025 Gra Roku Best Release — Winner
Pro
- Clear garden and nature theme
- High variability through tile placement
- Set-collection offers tactical depth
- Includes solo mode (1–4 players)
Contra
- Placement freedom requires an initial learning curve
- At ~60 minutes, first games may run longer with teaching
Setting & atmosphere
The theme centers on gardens, flowers and attracting insects and small animals. Categories list gardening, nature and environmental themes as core elements.
Tips for beginners
Focus on simple collection goals and use the tool choices to access needed items; avoid over-optimizing in your first games.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. Pergola includes a solo mode and supports 1–4 players.
How long does a game really take?
The listed duration is about 60 minutes; factor in extra time for setup and initial explanations.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic familiarity with set-collection and tile-placement concepts helps, but it's accessible to experienced families and hobby gamers.
How does this compare to similar games?
Pergola pairs tool selection with free tile placement and end-game bonuses, producing varied end states compared to simpler family games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes; recommended for ages 10 and up, though some explanation time is advisable.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of Tile-Placement and Set-Collection combined with a four-tool selection mechanism defines the experience.
Fazit
Pergola is a good pick if you enjoy planning with limited choices and shaping a personal tableau; recommended for 60-minute sessions focused on Tile-Placement and Set-Collection.
Pergola at your next game night?
Add Pergola to your collection, let your group vote on what to play, and keep track of winners and scores. Free, no credit card.
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