As a gardening expert, I have witnessed numerous trends come and go in the world of gardening. However, one trend that has recently caught my attention is the growing popularity of the game Grow a Garden. This simple virtual game has taken the online gaming platform Roblox by storm, with over 16 million players, many of them children, trying their hand at growing and selling virtual crops. At first glance, Grow a Garden may seem like just another basic game with a simple plot and animation. But what sets it apart from other games is its focus on gardening and farming.
And as someone who has spent years studying and practicing gardening, I can understand the appeal of this game. But why has Grow a Garden become so popular? One reason could be the lack of similar games on the market. With the rise of high-tech and action-packed games, there is a certain charm in playing a simple game that allows you to slow down and focus on something as peaceful as gardening. However, it's important to note that not all of the 16 million players are genuine. As with any popular game, there are bound to be bots and fake accounts. But even with this factored in, Grow a Garden still has a significantly higher number of players than other similar games like Shit Fruits.So why do these easy, low-quality games attract such a large audience? The answer is simple: children.
With its colorful graphics and simple gameplay, Grow a Garden is the perfect game for young children to play. And once a game becomes popular among children, it's not uncommon for people to try and capitalize on its success by selling accounts or in-game items. When I first started playing Grow a Garden, I was given 20 strings, the game's currency, to buy basic seeds like carrots. But as I explored the game further, I noticed that other players had much more elaborate gardens filled with towering trees, bamboo, and even live fruits. And most of these items could be purchased with the game's currency, although some may come at a higher price. But what truly sets Grow a Garden apart is its ability to capture the attention of not just children, but also adults.
Even gaming news outlets like Eurogamer have published articles on how to get mutations in the game and increase your chances of growing rare and valuable crops. And popular YouTubers have also jumped on the bandwagon, creating viral videos about the game's popularity. As someone who has been in the gardening industry for years, I can confidently say that Grow a Garden has paved the way for other gardening experiences on Roblox to reach new heights. And one of the main reasons for its success is that it is a free game. However, this doesn't mean that players can't spend real money on in-game items. In fact, there are already reports of a secondary market for some of the items in Grow a Garden.
Players can buy and sell these items to help them progress in the game faster. And while some may question the legitimacy of Grow a Garden's success due to this aspect, there's no denying that it has brought in millions of active users. When I first started playing Grow a Garden, I was immediately drawn to its attention to detail. Every aspect of the game, from planting and growing crops to buying and selling them, is carefully thought out and executed. And this has undoubtedly contributed to its massive success. As a gardening podcaster and BBC presenter, Thordis Fridriksson believes that any interest in gardening is a good thing.
And I couldn't agree more.
Grow a Garden
may be a virtual game, but it still teaches players the basics of gardening and farming. And who knows, it may even inspire some to take up gardening in real life. In Grow a Garden, players start by planting simple seeds like carrots and strawberries. These seeds quickly grow into plants that can be sold for profit.And while growth may take time, gardens will continue to flourish even when the player is offline, as long as they are regularly maintained.
