Splendor

Splendor is a game of chip-collecting and card development. Players are merchants of the Renaissance trying to buy gem mines, means of transportation, shops—all in order to acquire the most prestige points. If you're wealthy enough, you might even receive a visit from a noble at some point, which of course will further increase your prestige.

On your turn, you may (1) collect chips (gems), or (2) buy and build a card, or (3) reserve one card. If you collect chips, you take either three different kinds of chips or two chips of the same kind. If you buy a card, you pay its price in chips and add it to your playing area. To reserve a card—in order to make sure you get it, or, why not, your opponents don't get it—you place it in front of you face down for later building; this costs you a round, but you also get gold in the form of a joker chip, which you can use as any gem.

All of the cards you buy increase your wealth as they give you a permanent gem bonus for later buys; some of the cards also give you prestige points. In order to win the game, you must reach 15 prestige points before your opponents do.

Deceptively simple, Splendor involves quick strategic thinking and intense competition!

• ENGAGE IN STRATEGIC PLANNING: Splendor is a fast-paced, engine-building game where players assume the roles of Renaissance merchants striving to buy gem mines, transportation means, and shops to acquire the most prestige points.
• BUILD YOUR GEM EMPIRE: Collect gems, acquire developments, and attract noble patrons to amass prestige and become the ultimate gem merchant.
• SIMPLE YET DEEP GAMEPLAY: Perfect for both beginners and seasoned gamers, offering a blend of tactical depth and easy-to-learn rules. Enjoy quick rounds that pack a lot of strategic decisions into short, intense game sessions.
• REPLAYABLE FUN: With multiple paths to victory and a dynamic setup, Splendor offers endless replayability for hours of strategic enjoyment.
• AWARD-WINNING DESIGN: Designed by Marc André and illustrated by Paul Vérité, celebrating Splendor’s 10th anniversary with this revamped version, enhancing both aesthetic appeal and gameplay dynamics.