Pergola (2025)

“Number 15 on my list is Pergola, a cozy little garden building game where you're trying to turn your board into this vibrant living space full of flowers, insects, and water features.”

“It ticks every single box. And for that, I'm going to give it a 9 out of 10. I think it really does a stellar job.”(12:49)

“It makes it makes you feel like you've built something at the end of the game where you're like, "Ah, look what I put together. Doesn't it look great?" You know? So that's pergola.”

“Pergola is a quiet triumph — a game that combines elegance, accessibility, and depth in a way that feels effortless. It's beautiful to look at, satisfying to play, and full of small, clever decisions that add up to a rich strategic experience.”

“Pergola is a beautifully produced, cozy gardening game that isn't too serious and invites you to take a break and chill. Limited player interaction and lots of creative freedom make this game a friendly and easy-going experience.”

“Pergola is beautiful. The artwork and production create a peaceful experience that makes it a joy to play with family, friends or solo. Even better with a cup of tea and a biscuit.”

“If you’re looking for a quick, pretty, light-hearted game that you can play with just about anybody, Pergola fits the bill. The scores give the appearance of being close, even if somebody doesn’t really get it properly.”

“This one really sang for me. I liked it a lot. I'm going to come in at a nine.”(18:44)

“This is a really accessible game. You can bring new players in super easily. I think you barely even need a teach cuz they can just start playing and adding things to their garden and they can see on the scoring board how things will score at the end.”(13:26)

“For heavy strategy gamers, it won’t set your world on fire, but even a crunch-loving gamer like me found joy in the garden’s beauty.”

“But if you keep everything in order, this is a fun title. I believe the artwork makes it appealing to those who might not be as into gaming, and the simple but meaningful choices will leave them satisfied at the end.”

“Overall, I really enjoyed this game. This is the type of game, as I mentioned, I like to play solo because you're just building up a garden.”(8:00)