Splendor Duel - How To Play

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00:00 Intro
00:36 The Setup
02:02 Gameplay Overview
02:41 Optional Action #1: Privileges
03:34 Optional Action #2: Replenishing the game board
04:59 Take up to 3 tokens from the board
06:28 Take 1 gold, reserve 1 jewel
07:28 Purchasing 1 jewel card
10:17 Reserving a card prevents opponent from purchasing it
10:44 Resolving symbols after card purchase
12:23 Crown Symbol / Royals
13:23 Count and Discard Gems/Pearls/Gold
14:11 Win Conditions
14:45 Conclusion

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[WatchItPlayed]

Regarding the Optional actions: On your turn, you first perform none, one, or both of the optional actions (in the indicated order). Then, you must perform one mandatory action.

[olafpieters]

There simply aren't any better How to Play videos on the net for boardgames. Awesome work, Rodney.

[mertmalcok]

I really like the way how you stop in between “thanks” and “for watching” all the time. Phenomenal!

[DanielleCanlas]

When learning a new game, my husband and I always look for your 'how to Play' videos. Rodney, you have such a talent of explaining it in such a thorough, fast but excellent way. We are huge gamers and love learning new games. Watched your video and played instantly...for hours!! Thank you!

[Shazam]

As always Rodney - I appreciate your game explanation over everyone else! You're so well spoken and easy to understand.

[netnoob]

The best how to play presenter on youtube. I am always glad whenever I find one of your videos when I want to learn a new game.

[RafiXavs]

It's just fantastic how professional you are, mate. You're eloquent, friendly and organized, 3 skills a good teacher ought to possess. Congrats once again for the amazing work you've done.

[DaveHaenze]

As always, great video Rodney!
And loved at the beginning when you showed the old vs the new box, and I thought "Wow, they finally made a box that actually fits the components without a huge amount of air..."

[Brokenhill]

My wife and I have been fans of Splendor for years and when I saw this 'duel' version on the shelf I got excited! I'm surprising her with this game on our date night tonight and wanted a leg up on rules so we didn't have to waste time. Thanks for the great how-to in under 15min!

[zackgallinger-long]

So much better than reading the instructions by themselves.

[BoardGameDave]

After probably about 150 plays of Splendor I'm absolutely ready for this new take on the game! 💎 Thanks as always for the fantastic rules teach, Rodney!

[elainetyger]

I have played a lot of splendor and have seen already two other non-sponsored videos for this game and this video is the best as far as describing the set up and how the game works very quickly. You are also the only one who did not ridicule reserving a blind card with a gold. I have played a lot of splendor, including many games with sharks who will regularly beat me in under 15 minutes, and where reserving blind is a part of the game. not every game but definitely it shows up often.

[timmaddams]

Loved the stood up card shot with the token added while Rodney talked.

[rockmediasav]

First “Rodney” we’ve watched in a couple years and love how much the production quality has grown! Excited to get back into Boardgaming.

[ty_sylicus]

Hype! I love it when they create these "duel" editions of already fantastic games. Not only is the tension usually higher, and the gameplay often different, but it's much easier to get in games in my home.

[MarkDavies-sg]

Many thanks Rodney, your explanation is easy to follow . We have played the original splendor, now me and my wife are ready for the duel.

[teejleague]

Very cool to see such a classic re-entering the spotlight for a new crowd. :) Great teach! <3

[samsykes]

Recently got into board games with my GF. Watching these videos before I even get the game! Going to be extremely helpful.

[philipthonemann]

As usual, this is a beautifully clear explanation of the game. Bravo! Looking forward to playing it with my wife.

[stevensuggs]

Love your how to play videos! And the way you color coordinated your shirt to match the box art!