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Gardens Inc.: From Rakes to Riches

Gardens Inc.: From Rakes to Riches

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22
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4
Fun Factor 
Good
4.4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4.3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4.5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4.2 / 5
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Jill had been so excited to reunite with her grandparents, and now this. Close to tears, they tell her that they have to give up their lovely family home and its large overgrown garden. Their debts too large, they face selling their property to the greedy real estate tycoon, Cliff Gold. If Jill doesn't act now, bulldozers will move in. Still, all is not lost. The largest gardening competition with a big cash prize is fast approaching. This is her chance to save her grandparents in Gardens Inc.: From Rakes to Riches!
  • 50 tricky time management levels
  • Colorful graphics and great soundtrack
  • Collect all the trophies
Game System Requirements

OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8

CPU: 1.4 GHz

RAM: 512 MB

DirectX: 9

Hard Drive: 333 MB

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Gardens Inc.: From Rakes to Riches

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4.3 / 5
4.3 out of 5 ( 95 Reviews Review )
82%(74 out of 90) of players recommend this game
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4.3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
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4.5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4.2 / 5
82%(74 out of 90) of players recommend this game
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Loved it!
5 / 5
209 of 225 found this review helpful
Top Garden Game
PostedMarch 18, 2013
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kathiebee
 
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fromSydney Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
Green City
4.2 out of 5(33)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
I usually don't like farming or garden games much, but 5 minutes into the trial, decided to buy this one. It is timed, which I usually don't like, but I enjoyed what I played of the trial so much, I didn't care. Story is that your grandparents are in danger of losing their farm, so you want to enter a garden competition to win the money they need. To get experience, you take jobs gardening. Goals ...Show more
I usually don't like farming or garden games much, but 5 minutes into the trial, decided to buy this one. It is timed, which I usually don't like, but I enjoyed what I played of the trial so much, I didn't care. Story is that your grandparents are in danger of losing their farm, so you want to enter a garden competition to win the money they need. To get experience, you take jobs gardening. Goals are visible down the bottom, so you don't have to click on anything to see them. You get hints as to what type of plants the customer likes. There are also hidden artifacts in some areas to look for. What you earn goes to pay upgrades on the villa, which I always enjoy. Already have had some levels which I have had to try again to get gold, but it is so much fun, I don't mind. And I am not always worried about whether I get gold or not. A plus is that you can queue tasks. Already purchased, and not even finished trial, so it is a strong recommend to buy. Show less
I recommend this game!
+193points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
66 of 74 found this review helpful
Not a "Garden Variety" game!
PostedMarch 18, 2013
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ailaura
 
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fromJersey Shore
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I too decided to buy this game immediately. While it has the basics of a TM game, it presents a challenge also. You have to think and plan as in MKFTP.
The story is good, the graphics are lovely, and there are enough changes from level to level to keep you interested. There is an underlying mystery with hidden clues and upgrades you "buy" to fix up the Grandparent's house. Does not require endless
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I too decided to buy this game immediately. While it has the basics of a TM game, it presents a challenge also. You have to think and plan as in MKFTP.
The story is good, the graphics are lovely, and there are enough changes from level to level to keep you interested. There is an underlying mystery with hidden clues and upgrades you "buy" to fix up the Grandparent's house. Does not require endless clicking but does require thought.
It is fun to play this one!
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I recommend this game!
+58points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
59 of 68 found this review helpful
Finally A Game Worth Playing
PostedMarch 18, 2013
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wildhartz
 
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fromArizona
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
 
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Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Waited a long time for a good TM. What I like about this is you do have a chance to earn a bonus if you plant the flowers like the owner whats. It's alot like a kingdom for a princess except with flowers. Love it a must try.
+50points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
43 of 48 found this review helpful
Great TM Game
PostedMarch 19, 2013
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Jezhara
 
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fromNSW, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I played the trial for 30 minutes then bought the game. It is similar to MKFTP in that you clear roads, build bridges, etc. But you also have to plant flowers and bushes. It requires strategy and reading the clue to get the right flowers planted. There was just the right amount of challenge for me. I like that you can queue jobs. Graphics are gorgeous. An enjoyable game to play.
I recommend this game!
+38points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
47 of 55 found this review helpful
IT'S A WINNER
PostedMarch 18, 2013
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darlinbarb
 
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fromTucson, AZ
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle, Mahjong
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
The men run fast, you can redo for a better gold, silver, etc. Also, you can highlight an available task before you have enough people, and then they are off and running. Thanks for whomever made my guys run fast.
I love these TM build um up, and go get them, but was very dissapointed in the last one I purchased, for I could not redo to do better. This one is a go, and I am on my way to ...Show more
The men run fast, you can redo for a better gold, silver, etc. Also, you can highlight an available task before you have enough people, and then they are off and running. Thanks for whomever made my guys run fast.
I love these TM build um up, and go get them, but was very dissapointed in the last one I purchased, for I could not redo to do better. This one is a go, and I am on my way to purchase. Show less
I recommend this game!
+39points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
41 of 50 found this review helpful
Nice little game
PostedMarch 18, 2013
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themaestro023
 
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fromNorwich, Norfolk, UK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
 
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Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Another nice little TM game from BFG. Played the free hour and didn't notice the time passing so it obviously kept me engrossed. That was enough to make me buy it. Graphics ok, music ok and difficulty just right.
One little niggle which I am sure BFG will find a fix for is the buzzing sound on the main menu and map screens, but I just clicked continue and it went back to the music again.
I recommend this game!
+32points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
17 of 18 found this review helpful
Definitely A Winner !!!
PostedMarch 22, 2013
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lata54
 
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fromRoads Of Rome 3
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I never review games, but feel I need to this one. It has everything it takes to make a good and enjoyble to play game. Even though it is timed, which I don't like either, you can still finish the level, so I am ok with that. You just don't earn as much money. Would love to see more games with the quality, thought and skill that was put into this one.
I recommend this game!
+16points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
20 of 23 found this review helpful
Love this game
PostedMarch 19, 2013
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fromIrbid, Jordan
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Mahjong
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I'm more the outdoor type. Camping, garden, farming and this game fits this. I love the graphics with planting different flowers and the music is great. You have to plan ahead to finish this game. Even though it is timed, this keep me interesting I'm happy that now the games are more becoming like this (cheerful). Thank you
+17points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
20 of 27 found this review helpful
Finally a TM game!!!
PostedMarch 18, 2013
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fromrome italy
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I really like this game..I bought it immediately....please more TM games like this!!!
I recommend this game!
+13points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
21 of 29 found this review helpful
LOVE IT!
PostedMarch 18, 2013
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Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
It is the same building management game... but a new take and very challenging! I love it. Playing in the garden. A topper for me.
I recommend this game!
+13points
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