Step into the world of wealth and influence in Splendor, a captivating strategy game set during the Renaissance. As the leader of a merchant guild, your goal is to amass prestige by acquiring valuable developments, attracting noble patrons, and building a thriving commercial empire. With only a handful of gemstones to start, you'll carefully invest in mines, secure trade routes, and enlist skilled artisans to expand your fortune.
Each turn presents a crucial decision—will you collect gem tokens, purchase developments to gain permanent bonuses, or secure the favor of a noble patron? As you acquire more powerful cards, your wealth grows, making future investments more accessible while increasing your prestige. With a simple yet deep strategy system, Splendor rewards careful planning and adaptability as players compete to be the most influential merchant in the Renaissance.
Designed for 2 to 4 players, Splendor offers fast-paced, elegant gameplay that is easy to learn but offers endless strategic depth. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or new to economic board games, this beautifully designed classic is perfect for game nights and competitive challenges. Will you build the most prosperous trade empire and claim victory?
1 Rulebook
1st Player marker
40 Premium custom poker chips
90 Cards
10 Tiles
Protective Packaging
Manufacturer: Space Cowboys
Year Manufactured: 2024
Item Weight: 2.27 pounds
Item UPC: 3558380021537
In Splendor, you lead a Renaissance merchant's guild. Your only objective: prestige! At the beginning of the game, you have a small stash of gems with which you'll build a commercial empire. Your tokens allow you to acquire mines, ships, and artisans, which are called developments.
These cards, split into three tiers of increasing cost, offer you bonuses; each development produces a virtual token, which reduces the cost of your future purchases. The more expensive developments also grant you prestige points. When you have the required number of bonuses, a noble patron will visit you and grant you three precious prestige points. At the end of the game, the player with the most prestige wins.