Babylon

In the 6th century BCE, King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon aimed to honor his wife Amytis of Media by creating magnificent gardens full of fragrant flowers. This became one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. In the game Babylon, you step into the shoes of an eminent architect. Dig the quarry for top - notch materials and use them smartly to construct your gardens. At game's end, the player with the most impressive design before the king wins and is crowned the kingdom's greatest architect. The game system places a box, representing the quarry, in the table's center. On your turn, pick a Terrace tile from the quarry and get a varying number of pillars based on its location. Use these pillars to place the tile on your personal board and adorn your garden with decorative elements. Build terraces floor by floor and decorate them to the fullest. Each decorative element will earn you victory points according to its floor position. Babylon is a family - friendly game, yet it's also a hit among serious gamers due to numerous optimization opportunities.

To play Babylon, first place the box (the quarry) in the center of the table. On your turn, choose a Terrace tile from the quarry. You'll get some pillars depending on where the tile is in the quarry. Use these pillars to put the tile on your personal board. Try to add different decorative elements to make your garden look nice. As you play, build your terraces from floor to floor. Remember, at the end of the game, the decorative elements on each floor will give you victory points. This is a family - friendly game, so everyone can join in. If you're a serious gamer, look for ways to optimize your moves. There's no special maintenance needed for the game, just keep the pieces in the box when you're done playing. And make sure to handle the tiles and pillars gently to avoid any damage.