Splendor

Categories: Card Game, Economic, Renaissance

Mechanics: Contracts, Open Drafting, Race, Set Collection

Players: 2–4

Ages: 10+

Playtime: 30 Min

Splendor is a fast-paced, elegant, and intuitive game where two to four players vie to build the most successful and prestigious jewelry business in Renaissance Europe. Players start by collecting raw gems, using them to fund the development of mines around the globe. As you gather more gemstones, you'll need to secure transportation, recruit artisans to craft the gems, and establish a storefront to sell your finished jewelry. If you create the perfect pieces, you might attract a powerful Noble as a patron. However, victory isn't guaranteed just by attracting a patron; the winner is the player whose business accumulates the most prestige. Though it's easy to learn, Splendor requires quick strategic thinking and fosters intense competition between players!