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Splendor Duel

Draft gems from a shared grid and race toward three different victory conditions.

Players2–2 best with 2

Play time20–30 min

Complexity2/5 · Easy

Learn & set up8 min

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At the table

Compete over a shared grid of gems, pearls and gold while building a card engine. Privileges and three victory conditions keep this duel more tactical than the original.

Play style: Competitive
Suggested age: 10+
Time to teach: About 5 min
Time to set up: About 3 min
Player elimination: No

How it plays

Open draftingEngine building

Rules at a glance

Your goal

Meet any victory condition: 20 total prestige, 10 crowns, or 10 prestige in one color.

The flow of play

Optionally use privileges or refill the board
Take adjacent gems, reserve a card, or buy a development
Resolve card abilities and check the three victory conditions

A quick introduction to the base game. Use your edition’s rulebook for full setup, card effects and exceptions.

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A feel for the game

couplescompetitivebrainyfast setup

Suggested age: 10+
Interaction: High
Reading: None
Conflict: Heavy
Luck or skill: Skill
Table space: Small
Downtime: Low

Playing times and difficulty are catalog estimates and may vary by group and edition. Consult the official rulebook for complete rules.

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