Incan Gold*

The board game known as Diamant or Incan Gold unfolds as an exhilarating press-your-luck experience, offering players a quick and enjoyable journey into mine shafts and jungle paths. As participants flip cards from a deck, the gems discovered are evenly distributed, creating a shared bounty. However, the decision to venture deeper comes with the risk of encountering hazards like scorpions, snakes, poison gas, explosions, and rockfalls.

Gameplay Overview:

  1. Gem Exploration: Players reveal cards, collecting and evenly sharing gems found on the way. Extra gems are placed on the card, tempting players to continue their exploration.

  2. Press-Your-Luck: Before the next card, players decide whether to leave the mine and secure their holdings, including gems acquired. The catch is that the deck holds various hazards, and repeated hazards trigger chaos.

  3. Hazards and Retreat: Hazards such as scorpions or explosions can force players to drop their collected gems and hastily retreat. The risk intensifies as more players leave, increasing the potential reward for the remaining adventurers.

  4. Artifact Discovery: Certain editions introduce artifact cards, adding a strategic twist. If an artifact appears, it lands on the path. The player who leaves alone collects all remaining gems and the artifact, earning additional points.

Special Features:

  • Artifacts: Artifact cards enhance gameplay, introducing a unique element and encouraging strategic decisions for maximum point gain.

Conclusion:

Diamant or Incan Gold captures the essence of risk and reward in a compact and engaging format. The blend of cooperative gem collection and the tension of facing unpredictable hazards keeps players on the edge of their seats. The introduction of artifacts adds layers to the decision-making process, offering opportunities for savvy players to maximize their point totals. Whether you choose to explore deeper for a larger share or play it safe, each turn brings excitement and uncertainty. With its accessible mechanics and suspenseful gameplay, Diamant or Incan Gold stands as a thrilling journey into the heart of adventure and peril. Will you secure your riches or risk it all for greater rewards in the next round? The choice is yours in this press-your-luck classic.

Nominated for 9 awards and won 4.

⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2005

  • 3 - 8 Players
  • 30 Minutes
  • 8+ years old
  • Immediately playable

We like Incan Gold so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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