SPLENDOR

A Game of Renaissance Merchants

You are a gem merchant in the Renaissance, building a trade empire. Collect gems, buy development cards, and attract noble patrons. Each card you buy gives you a permanent gem bonus that makes future purchases cheaper. That's the engine: invest smart, build your bonuses, race to 15 prestige points.

First to 15 prestige points triggers the final round. Highest score wins.

THE GEM ENGINE

Every card you buy gives a permanent gem bonus. Low-tier cards build your engine; high-tier cards score big points.

Tier	Points	Strategy
I	0-1	Build your engine
II	1-3	Transition to scoring
III	3-5	Big points finish

NOBLES

Nobles visit automatically when you collect enough card bonuses. Each noble is worth 3 prestige points.

ON YOUR TURN

Pick one action:

1. TAKE GEMS

• Take 3 different gem tokens, OR
• Take 2 of the same (only if 4+ available)
• Max 10 tokens in hand - return extras if over

2. BUY A CARD

• Pay the gem cost on any face-up card (or reserved card)
• Your card bonuses reduce the cost automatically
• Gold tokens can substitute for any gem

3. RESERVE A CARD

• Take any face-up card into your hand (max 3 reserved)
• Receive 1 gold wildcard (if available)
• Buy it on a future turn

STRATEGY

• Build your engine first. Cheap Tier I cards give bonuses that make everything cheaper
• Watch your opponents. Reserve cards they need
• Aim for nobles. 3 free points for meeting bonus requirements
• Gold is powerful. Reserve strategically to get wildcards

Build your empire. Outsmart the competition. Become legendary.