How to Play Splendor in 3 Minutes - The Rules Girl

I’m the Rules Girl, and this is Splendor, a light Eurogame of jewel crafting for 2-4 players. In Splendor, players are gem merchants, using gem tokens to purchase valuable development cards, and competing with each other to become the most reputable jewel crafter of the Renaissance. If you enjoyed this video, consider liking and subscribing to The Rules Girl for more ultra-concise rules explanations. If you’re looking to buy a copy of Splendor or one of our recommendations, consider using the below affiliate links:

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[melgabs]

"if you like splendor, you might also like these three games"

Me: already has all three games....

[nehielrivera]

Thank you for you videos!!!! They honestly among the best How to play videos i have found!

[JLvatron]

Great video, thanks!
I didn't know that you could choose to reserve a card from the deck.

[pujaemuss]

This was excellent - helped my 7 and 9 year old understand with two listens. Thank you!

[biinazar]

I watched this like 10 times and still don’t get the game 😂

[InconsistentContent]

Just bought The Marvel version with Infinity Gems, love it!

[patrickpoppell]

I just played this with my Family and I have a Very Important Question:
Can you use the gold token for any other card then the Reserve Card that you grabbed it for?

[bangcakes]

In the event of a Tie, winner goes to whoever has the least amount of cards. (Ive always felt more cards should be the tie-breaker but that isnt the rule)

[angelarosano]

Love this game and Jaipur! Any similar games?

[jonbenton]

Also, just my opinion but I prefer the voice over style from some of the older videos. Not the sound quality or level, but the pitch of your voice? Compare Small World to this one, Small World is perfect, while this one sounds like someone trying really hard to smile and sound happy. It is isn't necessary and a bit distracting. Small World sounds much more natural but still "friendly". :)

[TuzzaHD]

I understand almost everything apart from on the pc game it doesn't let you reserve a card that you can afford already with tokens or cards etc. But I do this on the board game version against my partner just to grab a gold coin for a card that I know I'll purchase on my next turn anyway. Is this allowed?

[kevinjohnsonsieman]

Let's say there's a stack of 4 black and 3 white gem, and that's all. Can I take 1 black and 1 white gem, even if there is no third color available? Or am I obliged to instead take 2 black?

[mmckiel]

great video, only missing that in case of a tie having points with less developments wins the game.

[ryanbrown]

Thank you...
Although... At the very end...
Mmm...
How about:
"If you like Splendor, you might also like Century Spice Road / Golem Edition"..?

[antlike]

Can you do a video for the marvel version 🤩

[jonbenton]

Fantastic! Keep it up and get us a patreon ASAP! Need these for every game I own for game nights.

[Neophema]

What if I get to 15 prestige points but I still have reserved cards that I haven't purchased? Does that somehow subtract from my score, or does it not matter?

[blooo]

can nobles visit other players too? or it will stay to the first one who got it?

[ButOneThingIsNeedful]

Just reading some of the comments under this video. My feeling is that people sure can be picky.

[coxshoneyqueen]

Can you exchange tokens for other colors on your turn? I can’t find this in the rules but the people I play with say you can. Also, can you exchange a token for a gold to reserve? Also is it true you can reserve a card from the draw pile? I saw this on some rules. TYIA!