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Splendor Reviews

4.8 Rating 48 Reviews
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Splendor, a game suitable for 2-4 players, is a fast paced, gem drafting, card development game that see players take on the role of gem merchants, battling through the renaissance to mine raw materials, transform them into precious stones and then sell them on to the rich and affluent. In Splendor, published by Space Cowboys, you must build your might and worth and attempt to dominate the market as you use your resources to purchase stronger and more expensive cards with the gems you already have. If you're lucky, you work may even catch the eye of one of the nobles, and they may just pay you a visit, adding to your prestige points pool. Each turn, a player may choose to either take three different coloured gems, two of the same colour (as long as there are two gems left in the stack), purchase a card or reserve a card. Using these four moves, you must construct a strategy that will give you an advantage and make increase your wealth, allowing you to access those stronger cards while also increasing your prestige. The first player to 15 prestige points will bring the game to a close but be warned, as soon as 15 or more prestige points are obtained by a player, the game is played for one more round so you may just find yourself losing to a player that had planned a big move before your declared your 15 prestige points. Splendor encourages the use of cunning strategies and devious moves and this creates a game that plays wonderfully well. The colourful and detailed artwork makes this a must have for any board game collection and will have players wanting to play again and again. Player Count: 2-4 Time: 30 Minutes Age: 10+

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No wonder its a best seller. We love this game. I never manage to win because I am too busy trying to stop the others. Must change my tactics. Hahaha. Have bought the expansion but as it is a gift we won’t be playing it just yet. Will let you know how it fares another time.
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Posted 2 years ago
good game
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Posted 2 years ago
Splendid family/gateway engine builder with great components, simple rules and satisfying play.
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Posted 2 years ago
Amazing game that is practically a must have. Nice 4 person game that takes around 30 mins.
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Posted 2 years ago
Easy to learn, great game
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Posted 2 years ago
Great game and great service all round, highly recommended.
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Posted 2 years ago
As a family, we're fairly recent converts to Splendor but we love it. It takes a couple of run-throughs to really get it but once you're over the initial learning hump, it's a great strategy game. Our family now has a crown that the Chief Jeweller (defending champion) gets to wear. :) Superb value and entertainment.
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Posted 2 years ago
Simple but intriguing game. Great fun, and excellent quality components.
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Posted 2 years ago