Ways to Gamify Your Garden

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When it comes to sprucing up the home, there are some fantastic ideas homeowners are sharing with each other. From kitchen spaces to loft conversions, so many plans are executed to perfection. Even when assessing a home’s outdoor setting, dedicated gamers are looking to gamify their gardens. 

After all, as far as entertainment options go, gaming is one of the biggest. It should, therefore, come as no surprise to see homeowners everywhere deciding to go with a gaming-inspired garden design. From console favorites like Elden Ring and iconic franchises like the Zelda series to online blackjack games like Touchdown Blackjack and battle royale masterpieces like Fortnite, almost everyone is gaming these days, and there are some special titles to bring into the home. 

Of course, not all gamers necessarily want to gamify their gardens, but some do. So, if you’re considering doing the same to your backyard, below are some ways to create a gaming-themed garden.

Focus on layout 

First and foremost, you need to assess the layout of your garden to see what could work and what might not. For instance, if you’re keen to add a classic maze as you see in Pac-Man, then it might not work if you don’t have the required space. Likewise, if you want a donkey theme, given your love of Donkey Kong, then you’ll need to ensure you have enough trees. Additionally, do you have the right layout to add colored paving stones that represent game paths? These playful elements can really make or break your design, making it important to focus on the layout of your outside space before embarking on your build. 

Consider adding statues of familiar characters

A sure-fire way to bring a gaming theme to your garden is by adding some familiar characters to it. You’ll need to check whether the product you’re interested in is suitable for the outdoors, but if it is, then throwing in some iconic gaming faces into your bushes and on your patio can really go a long way. From a Fallout Dark Horse PVC Ghoul Statue to classic Spider-Man creations, you’ll be filled with potential acquisitions to make here should you decide to adopt this particular approach.

Create a wildlife-friendly space 

Some of the most iconic games out there also feature large populations of loveable creatures, including animals. If you want to bring some wildlife into your home, then consider making it inviting for local wildlife to frequent. Bird feeds work, butterfly gardens are lovely, and you even go with a bee hotel.

Add interactive features 

To make your gaming-themed garden even more spectacular, you should consider adding some interactive game elements that mirror the real-life offering in the virtual world. You can turn ordinary garden features into playful additions. For instance, some people consider snapping up stepping stones that are based around a particular title. Likewise, you can add a life-sized chessboard or an outdoor bowling alley, while some people even add a mini racing track or a wizard’s chessboard from iconic productions like Harry Potter. There are so many avenues you can go down here. 

Don’t forget to update it 

In the same way that game updates can transform a title, gardens with a strong gaming theme should also be refreshed from time to time. Don’t be afraid to go with a new gaming theme at certain times of the year, while you could also add the same seasonal events many products have to your garden’s design. For instance, in the summer, you could add a sprinkling of anime art from Genshin Impact, while for Halloween, you might prefer a darker theme from Resident Evil.