Heirloom: A Game about Tomatoes - A Tomato-Growing Strategy Inspired by Sicilian Cuisine

Grow Your Own Tomato Garden

Heirloom: A Game about Tomatoes is a family-friendly strategy game from Aerobellum Games, where players grow heirloom tomato varieties in a shared garden. The goal is to expand their plots, produce a plentiful harvest, and gather tomatoes for future meals.

Players develop their plots by placing hexagonal tiles and reshaping their garden beds. It is important not only to grow good tomatoes but also to harvest the right varieties in time to fulfill orders before their opponents.

Heirloom is designed for 1-5 players aged 7 and up, with games lasting around 25-45 minutes. Botanical illustrations and a cozy gardening theme create an inviting atmosphere, combining thoughtful planning, friendly competition, and the quiet satisfaction of a good harvest.

Heirloom: A Game about Tomatoes - From the Harvest to Sicilian Recipes

In Heirloom, growing tomatoes is only part of the story. Players race to bring the tomatoes needed for specific dishes to a shared gathering. Completing orders earns victory points, turning each successful harvest into a friendly culinary contest.

This tomato garden is especially suited to:

• Families who enjoy gathering around the table and playing games together with children.
• Solo players who enjoy tending a garden at their own pace and planning each harvest.
• Players who like arranging garden beds, planning plantings, and preparing for the next harvest.
• Gardening and cooking enthusiasts drawn to the idea of going from garden to family table.
• Players who prefer friendly competition, a cozy atmosphere, and approachable rules.

One distinctive feature of the project is its connection to real Sicilian cooking. The dish cards refer to the Heirloom cookbook, which features recipes inspired by the traditions of this Italian island. The cookbook is available as an add-on during the Kickstarter campaign, which runs until November 4, 2026. Those interested in the physical edition should keep the campaign deadline in mind.

The online version of Heirloom is also available on Tabletopia. Players can get a feel for the game, plant their first garden beds, and harvest tomatoes for a shared meal. After all, a good harvest is about more than the fruit itself. It is also about having something to share with the people around your table.