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product_id: 306060032
title: "Pencil First Games Herbaceous Card Game – A Flavorful Set Collection Game of Garden Herbs and Containers by Pencil First Games for 1-4 Players"
brand: "pencil first games"
price: "€ 39.51"
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# 20 min quick strategic gameplay 4 unique container grouping actions Beautiful herb artwork by Beth Sobel Pencil First Games Herbaceous Card Game – A Flavorful Set Collection Game of Garden Herbs and Containers by Pencil First Games for 1-4 Players

**Brand:** pencil first games
**Price:** € 39.51
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌱 Cultivate your collection, don’t let your friends snatch your herbs!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pencil First Games Herbaceous Card Game – A Flavorful Set Collection Game of Garden Herbs and Containers by Pencil First Games for 1-4 Players by pencil first games
- **How much does it cost?** € 39.51 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/306060032-pencil-first-games-herbaceous-card-game-a-flavorful-set-collection)

## Best For

- pencil first games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Stunning Botanical Design:** Immerse yourself in gorgeous, hand-illustrated herb cards that elevate your game night.
- • **Fast-Paced Garden Strategy:** Engage in a 20-minute game that fits perfectly into your busy schedule.
- • **Sharpen Strategic Thinking:** Boost your planning skills while cultivating a love for nature and collection mastery.
- • **Solo or Social Green Thumb Fun:** Play solo or with up to 4 players—perfect for intimate gatherings or solo relaxation.
- • **Master the Art of Herb Grouping:** Four distinct container actions let you strategize your perfect herb sets.

## Overview

Herbaceous is a beautifully illustrated, quick-playing card game for 1-4 players aged 14+, where players compete to collect and pot the most valuable herb sets using four unique container grouping mechanics. Designed by Pencil First Games with artwork by Beth Sobel, it combines strategic planning with elegant gameplay in just 20 minutes.

## Description

In Herbaceous, herb collectors compete to grow and store the most valuable medley of herbs. Everyone starts with four containers, each of which allows a different grouping action: Group herbs of same type Group different types Group pairs Group any three types (same or different) On your turn, you draw a herb, then decide to either keep it in your personal collection or put in into the communal pile. If kept, the next card goes to the communal pile; if placed in the communal pile, the next card goes in your personal collection. At the start of your turn, you can decide to use a container. If so, you assemble cards from personal and communal spaces, group them, then turn them all over. You have then "collected" those and can't use the container again. At the end of the game, collectors determine the best collection as a combination of value from their collection, matching herbs, and herb sets.

Review: Interessante! - Jogo interessante. Set colection divertido e tem um bom solo game
Review: Un jeux très vert - Je trouves les images des cartes fantastiques et la mécanique du jeux intéressant. J'aime beaucoup acheter des jeux très différents et ce jeux est très original et amusant pour moi. Je le conseille.Il y a des video-commentaires sur youtube.

## Features

- Everyone has a green thumb when playing Herbaceous. Relax while enjoying this beautiful and elegent game of picking and potting herbs. Pot the best collection of herbs in your different containers, but don't wait too long or your friends might grab them first.
- For 1-4 Players. Ages 14+ with a 20 minute playing time
- Herb collectors compete to grow and store the most valuable medley of herbs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01N1L34R9 |
| Age Range Description | 96 months to 9600 months |
| Age range (description) | 96 months to 9600 months |
| Best Sellers Rank | #104,810 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #3,911 in Board Games |
| Brand | Pencil First Games |
| Brand Name | Pencil First Games |
| Color | Multi-colored |
| Colour | Multi-colored |
| Container Type | Box |
| Country of Publication | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 644 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Enhance strategic thinking and planning skills, cultivate interest in nature |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019962279201 |
| Included Components | Herbaceous |
| Item Dimensions | 14 x 3.8 x 19.1 centimeters |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 14L x 3.8W centimeters |
| Item Display Dimensions | 19.1 x 3.8 x 19.1 centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Base Game |
| Item Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Pencil First Games |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 999.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 206.0 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Material | Cardboard |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 4 |
| Number of players | 4 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Gorgeous Herb Artwork, Designed by Eduardo Baraf, Steve Finn, and Illustrated by Beth Sobel, Simple Rules, and Clear Set Collection Goals |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Source | manual |
| Product Style | Herbaceous |
| Size | 1.5 inches x 5.5 inches x 7.5 inches |
| Subject Character | Gardening |
| Theme | Science Fiction |
| UPC | 019962279201 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** 96 months to 9600 months
- **Number of players:** 4
- **Brand:** Pencil First Games
- **Theme:** Science Fiction
- **Material:** Cardboard

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this product come with the spices expansion?**
A: No. It doesn't I'd love to get the expansion, but this version here doesn't include the expansion from what I know that was kickstarter only

**Q: Are all three games the same game?**
A: If you are referring to the publisher's games that all come in the same size box, no they are not. The aesthetic art direction and shorter game length (about 15-20 minutes) all make them feel like they are part of a family, but that is all; all three games are different. Herbaceous will be familiar to those that have played traditional card games where you are trying to gather straight or "all of a kind" type game play.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interessante!
*by C***S on 18 May 2025*

Jogo interessante. Set colection divertido e tem um bom solo game

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Un jeux très vert
*by C***O on 23 October 2017*

Je trouves les images des cartes fantastiques et la mécanique du jeux intéressant. J'aime beaucoup acheter des jeux très différents et ce jeux est très original et amusant pour moi. Je le conseille.Il y a des video-commentaires sur youtube.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Visually good but spoilt by scoring
*by M***W on 14 January 2023*

Great card design. However game not very competitive. Scores almost the same on each planter. Poorly designed. Whoever has herb biscuit seems to win. Seems flawed.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*