Splendor*

Splendor beckons you into the vibrant world of Renaissance merchants, where the pursuit of gem mines, modes of transportation, and opulent shops is the path to acquiring prestigious points. In this strategic game of chip-collecting and card development, your goal is to amass wealth and influence that will make you the most renowned merchant of the era. Perhaps, if fortune smiles upon you, nobility may even grace your endeavors, further enhancing your prestige.

Craft Your Strategy

On your turn, you are presented with three pivotal choices:

1. Collect Chips (Gems): You can opt to gather chips, each representing a different gem. As a twist of fate, you can select three different gem types or, alternatively, choose two chips of the same kind.

2. Buy and Build a Card: Your second option is to purchase and construct a card from the tableau, utilizing the chips in your possession to meet its price. Acquiring a card bestows not only its benefits but also contributes to your collection.

3. Reserve a Card: In the pursuit of a particular card or to thwart your rivals, you can reserve a card by placing it face down in front of you. While this choice entails a delay in its acquisition, you receive a gold joker chip as compensation, which can be used as any gem.

The Art of Wealth Accumulation

Each card acquisition enhances your wealth by providing a permanent gem bonus for subsequent purchases. Some cards, in addition to enriching your resources, grant you coveted prestige points. To emerge victorious in Splendor, you must attain a total of 15 prestige points before your competitors achieve this illustrious milestone.

Rise to Merchant Eminence

Splendor offers a captivating journey through the Renaissance, where strategic chip collection, astute card selection, and prudent gem management are the keys to success. Become the most esteemed merchant of this prosperous era, and let your prestige shine as a beacon of your commercial prowess. Will you rise to merchant eminence and claim victory in this elegant game of Renaissance trade?