Under the Leaves

Grow a garden, then discover the tiny world living beneath its leaves.

πŸ‘₯ 2–4 players⏱ approx. 40 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up8+
β˜… 5.7 Β· BGG #6,062

Who it's for

Ideal for players who enjoy gentle tile-placement puzzles with a nature theme and a sense of discovery in every turn.

Not for you if…

Skip it if you want deep strategic depth β€” this leans light and atmospheric rather than heavily tactical.

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Vibe's take

Calm and observational: tile placement flows quickly, but every new connection carries a small moment of anticipation over which creature might show up next.

About this game

Under the Leaves invites you to grow a thriving garden, then look closer at the tiny world hiding beneath it. Each turn you place a garden tile and see which small creatures arrive, from hummingbirds and bees down to the mushroom-dwellers you'd normally overlook. Collect the most pieces across the table and your garden wins.

Two-phase tile placement turnsHidden tiny-creature ecosystemChaining tiles attracts wildlife
By the numbers

Players

Best at 2 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

25–40 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

2.0 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

5.7/10

Rank #6,062

316 ratings

Published

2025

Language

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