{"product_id":"vicious-gardens-cruel-summers-noxious-weeds-expansion-box","title":"Vicious Gardens: Cruel Summers \u0026 Noxious Weeds Expansion Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMore Plots. More Poison. More Possibilities.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust when you thought your garden was ruthless enough, summer turns cruel and the weeds fight back. This expansion to Vicious Gardens deepens the rivalry between players with new mechanics that reward bold, opportunistic play — and punish anyone who lets their guard down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas Games expands their competitive gardening game with two additions that change the shape of every game. The \u003cstrong\u003eCruel Summers\u003c\/strong\u003e content introduces a mini board and a group event mechanic, shifting the dynamic beyond one-on-one rivalry into something more unpredictable and socially charged. Meanwhile, \u003cstrong\u003eNoxious Weeds\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces a new category of plants — invasive, unwanted, and potentially devastating. Let them spread unchecked and they'll choke your garden's progress. But cultivate a large enough Plot, and you can harvest them and steal a Victory Card directly from a rival. It's a high-risk, high-reward gamble that will have every player watching each other's gardens nervously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these two additions give Vicious Gardens more texture and tension without overwhelming what makes the base game satisfying. The group event brings moments where everyone is suddenly affected at once — shifting the table's attention and opening windows for clever plays. The Noxious Weeds layer adds a resource-management edge where even a liability can become a weapon in the right hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Pick This Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already own Vicious Gardens and your group has a few games under their belt, this expansion is a natural next step. The added mechanics reward players who want a little more to think about and a lot more to react to. It plays best with the same crowd who made the base game a table favourite — those who enjoy a sharp competitive edge wrapped in an unexpectedly charming theme. Not recommended as a standalone purchase; the base game is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCruel Summers \u0026amp; Noxious Weeds Expansion Box\u003c\/strong\u003e adds meaningful variety without bloating the experience. The mini board integrates cleanly with the base game's footprint, the new group event mechanic introduces shared moments of chaos that break established strategies open, and Noxious Weeds create genuine tension around whether to purge them or press your luck for a card steal. If your Vicious Gardens sessions have started feeling familiar, this is exactly the shake-up your table needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eAtlas Games\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eExpansion (Base game required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eVicious Gardens (base game)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Atlas Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44663459348568,"sku":"ATG1522","price":15.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/s-l1600_d8e911b4-f4f5-4d99-916a-c2330afbd534.jpg?v=1787763612","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/vicious-gardens-cruel-summers-noxious-weeds-expansion-box","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}