Planted

Planted presents a sophisticated botanical cultivation simulation featuring resource allocation mechanics within a domestic horticultural framework. This implementation requires strategic acquisition and distribution of essential growth elements (illumination, hydration, and nutritional supplements) to optimize development across diverse plant specimens. The system incorporates 42 distinct botanical varieties, each featuring unique resource requirement profiles that accurately reflect their biological characteristics. Strategic depth emerges through supplementary cultivation tools and aesthetic enhancement options that provide both functional advantages and scoring opportunities. Victory conditions prioritize effective resource management resulting in optimal botanical development as measured through comprehensive scoring metrics. The accessible mechanical architecture balances strategic complexity with intuitive gameplay, accommodating participants ten years and older across variable player configurations (2-5). Designed by renowned ludologist Phil Walker-Harding, this implementation delivers a condensed gameplay experience (20-30 minutes) while maintaining significant strategic depth through its resource optimization requirements.