Gamehelpreefgardens

Reef Gardens – Turn Structure -Each round represents a season of growth in your reef ecosystem. Players take turns building coral structures and creating scoring opportunities.

-At the start of each round, the First Player Token moves clockwise to the next player so everyone gets an equal chance to go first throughout the game.

Each round follows these steps:

1. Setup Phase

-Refill the central market/display with the required number of cards.

-Ensure all players have their player boards and tokens ready.

-Check if any round-based effects trigger.

2. Player Turns

-Players take turns in clockwise order.

-On your turn, you must:

-Play 1 Card from Your Hand

-To play a card:

-Choose one card from your hand.

-Place coral pieces onto your reef board according to the pattern shown.

-Gain points based on the card’s scoring condition.

-Then add the card to your personal tableau (this may affect future scoring).

-You must fully complete placement before scoring.

-If you cannot legally place the required coral, you may not play that card.

3. Coral Placement Rules

-Coral must match the color shown on the card.

-Coral stacks vertically on your reef board.

-Coral may be placed on empty spaces or on top of other coral stacks.

-You must follow the exact pattern shown on the card.

4. Scoring

-After placing coral:

-Score points according to the card’s rule.

-Many cards reward:

-Height of specific coral stacks

-Number of specific colored coral on your board

-Coral surrounding certain spaces

-Track points immediately.

5. Refilling the Market

-After your turn:

-Refill the central card display if needed.

-Play continues to the next player.

-Game End & Final Scoring

-The game ends when:

-The deck runs out and

-The final round is completed so all players have had equal turns.

-Final Scoring Includes:

-Points earned during the game

-Bonus points from certain cards in your tableau

-The player with the most points wins.

-If tied, the player with the most total coral pieces on their reef wins.

Key Reminders

-You always play exactly one card per turn.

-Coral stacking (height) is very important.

-Future turns depend heavily on previously played cards.

-Planning color distribution early helps long-term scoring.