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Splendor Duel
Marc André, Bruno Cathala · Space Cowboys / Asmodee · 2022
A two-player reimagining of Splendor with a shared gem board, card reserving, and three distinct victory conditions. The gem board forces spatial decisions about which tokens to take, adding a layer of tactics missing from the original. Faster and more interactive than its predecessor.
Players
2
Time
30 min
Ages
10+
Difficulty
Light
Why you'll like it
- Three win conditions keep both players guessing
- The gem board adds spatial strategy
- Faster and more interactive than original Splendor
- Beautiful compact production
- Perfect lunch-break game
May not be for you if…
- Strictly two-player
- If you dislike Splendor's gem economy, this won't convert you
- Can feel swingy when high-value cards appear early
- Less accessible than the original
Best for
Couplestwo-player fansSplendor fans
Awards
- 2022Golden GeekBest 2-Player
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