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Splendor

Splendor

Trade precious gems, build your network of mines and artisans, and be the first to attract nobles to your court.

Players
2–4
Playing time
30–60 min
Min. age
10+
Year
2014
Designer
Marc André
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TypeStrategy
ComplexityEasy
BGG7.4

Setup

  • Place gem tokens in the center: 7 of each color (4 for 2 players) and 5 gold tokens.

  • Deal development cards in 3 rows of 4 face-up cards, each with its face-down deck.

  • Place Noble tiles face-up: n+1 nobles, where n is the number of players.

  • Each player starts with no tokens or cards.

TURN STRUCTURE

  • On your turn, perform exactly ONE of the following actions.

AVAILABLE ACTIONS

Take gems

Take 3 tokens of different colors, or 2 of the same color if at least 4 are available

Reserve a card

Keep up to 3 cards in hand and receive 1 gold token (wild)

Buy a card

Pay the cost of a card on the board or one of your reserved cards

BONUSES

  • Purchased cards provide permanent color bonuses that reduce the cost of future purchases

  • Gold tokens substitute any gem in payment

TOKEN LIMIT

  • Maximum 10 tokens in hand at end of turn; discard the excess

NOBLES

  • A noble automatically visits the first player who meets the required color bonuses; worth 3 points

Victory conditions

15 prestige points
The first player to reach 15 points wins at the end of the current round (all players complete their turn)

Frequently asked questions

How many players does Splendor need?
2–4 players.
How long does a game of Splendor last?
30–60 minutes.
What is the minimum age for Splendor?
From 10 years old.

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