Splendor Duel - How To Play

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In this video, we're going to learn how to play Splendor Duel! If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to post them in the KZfaq comments below, ensuring you abide by our Code of Conduct: watchitplayed.tv/code-of-conduct.
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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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

So glad you've been enjoying them Olaf, thank you!

@mertmalcok6567 Жыл бұрын

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

@sophside9931 Жыл бұрын

RODNEY IS THE KING!!!!!

@akshayagarwala8991 Жыл бұрын

This is a true statement.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Very glad you're enjoying the videos Soph :)

@Bad.Ju.Ju. Жыл бұрын

Hail King Rodney!!

@Beano4777 10 ай бұрын

🎺🎺🎺 “ Now presenting… LORD Rodney “🎺🎺🎺

@netnoob77 2 күн бұрын

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.

@WatchItPlayed 2 күн бұрын

Very kind of you to say, glad you've enjoyed the videos!

@Shazam0527 Жыл бұрын

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

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say - thanks Jonathan!

@marziadigirolamo6133 Жыл бұрын

So true

@DanielleCanlas Жыл бұрын

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!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

That's such kind feedback, I'm really happy to hear it was helpful and that you had such a good time playing!

@daledarling11 Жыл бұрын

Agree - it’s always a challenge for my husband and I without Rodney’s help😂.We are both teachers and you have a gift:).

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@daledarling11 That means a lot, thank you!

@RafiXavs 11 ай бұрын

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.

@WatchItPlayed 11 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to take the time to say, glad you're enjoying the videos!

@DaveHaenze Жыл бұрын

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..."

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Wait until you see the box size for Sea Salt & Paper!

@timmaddams9576 Жыл бұрын

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

@elainetyger Жыл бұрын

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.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Well, I avoid reviewing. Things I like might not be the same thing someone else would, and vice-versa. I prefer to just show exactly how the game works and then you can see if it lines up with your particular tastes - glad you liked the video!

@Brokenhill42 Жыл бұрын

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!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

I hope you both have a great time playing together!

@ty_sylicus Жыл бұрын

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.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Hey, glad this one appeals to you! I hope you get a chance to try it out!

@Scrabblerouser Жыл бұрын

Splendor Duel is on order and scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Thanks to this video, I'm ready to explain it myself and get to the game much more quickly. Excellent job as always by the best board game teacher on the Internet!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Have a great time playing Eskine!

@stevensuggs1292 Жыл бұрын

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

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Nice catch :) Glad you've been enjoying Steven!

@VulturousYeti Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic tutorial! Perfectly laid out, enthralling pacing, and just a splendid video!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say - thanks so much!

@jeffyoung5923 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for this. Have on preorder now. You do such a great job. Thanks for the video.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome - have a great time playing!

@mjbrophy01 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos! Thanks for putting them together. Makes board games much easier to learn as a group!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

SO nice to hear - I hope you all have a great time playing!

@sarahwinters4771 Жыл бұрын

I love your rules explanations. You make it so clear and easy to follow. Playing this today. Thanks for the great rules explanation.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

I hope you have a great time playing Sarah - thanks for the kind words!

@JamessssssssssSupra Жыл бұрын

Nothing better than an early holiday gift board game, already covered by your amazing teach videos!! Thank you

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Very glad to be able to virtually join you to prepare for some fun gaming over the holidays - have fun!

@philipthonemann2524 Жыл бұрын

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

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

So glad the video was helpful - I hope you both have a great time playing!

@kmontzka Жыл бұрын

Thanks for yet another wonderful tutorial video! My wife and I enjoy playing Splendor however this new version adds some new twists that improve the experience. Looking like a fun one to try!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Hey Karl, glad you enjoyed checking out the game!

@BoardGameDave Жыл бұрын

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!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy checking out this new take on the game Dave :)

@BoardGameDave Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed I always enjoy your videos, of course! (By the way, I attempted your effortlessly suave box flip in my latest video and it did not go very well… any tips?) 🤣

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@BoardGameDave Wear lots of padding? :)

@BoardGameDave Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed Haha! That is good advice! I'll remember that for next time! 🤣

@bobkeaton3234 Жыл бұрын

We just played our “practice game” when we do normally not what we would do, just to see how all the mechanics work, we’re about to start our first serious game, we love it so far, it’s on!

@henriwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’ve always wanted to play splendor, so this version seems like a must have for my spouse and I.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

And it's super portable, great for taking on a day trip!

@rockmediasav 7 ай бұрын

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

@WatchItPlayed 7 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say - welcome back and happy gaming :)

@sambobaggins9188 Жыл бұрын

Wanted to take a second and thank you for your amazing videos. You’ve helped us have countless hours of fun! Your videos are amazing!!!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

That's so nice of you to take the time to say - very glad to hear you've been enjoying them!

@jensb.2608 Жыл бұрын

A very good video with detailed explanation. Thank you very much Rodney.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Jens!

@samsykes8616 Жыл бұрын

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

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the hobby Sam! Have a great time playing :)

@ariadzmin Жыл бұрын

Loving the new warm lighting set up! And great tutorial as always! Wish you guys can do a GoT The Boardgame Second Edition tutorial one day.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and the interest!

@teejleague3838 Жыл бұрын

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

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Thanks as ever Teej!

@ChronoMager Жыл бұрын

I love this art! Thanks for the great explanation, I'm probably going to pick this game up ^^

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed what you saw!

@El_Nicos Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, as always. The best board game channel on KZfaq!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

You're too kind - glad you're enjoying!

@jameskirk4692 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this super clear and helpful tutorial!

@WatchItPlayed 11 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say!

@mladensimic5806 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have just bought game and have big expectations! Great video as always, i always watch your videos before buying because it helps me to decide sholud i buy game or not... and sometimes after to lear rules quicker. Thx for great videos , short and easy to understand 😀

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

So nice of you to hear, I‘m really glad the videos have been helpful, and I hope you have a great time playing!

@thesolitairegambit2556 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Can’t wait to try it at game night 😁

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Have a great time playing!

@47ronins Жыл бұрын

As usual, best possible way to explain, masterclass

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say Julien, thanks for checking it out!

@itsGabrielaCristina Жыл бұрын

I picked this up yesterday! Can’t wait to play it

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

I hope you really enjoy it!

@carlyfetzer9464 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent teach, Rodney! And I love the elegant animation that shows up here and there -- like at 10:54. :0)

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carly!

@Somehowwelead Жыл бұрын

So good! Thanks for reaching me how to play.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@marziadigirolamo6133 Жыл бұрын

Rodney ages like fine wine 😍 he is just the best.

@mikkelrasmussen7306 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Rodney. That was (again) really helpful :)

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed - have a fun time playing!

@David-cz7mm Жыл бұрын

Best structured how to plays EVER! I know it’s lame to say this over and over again, but that’s how it is! 🤷🏽‍♂️😅👍🏼

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Your kind comments are always appreciated, thank you David - very glad you enjoyed!

@bobkeaton3234 Жыл бұрын

You are our “Go To” when learning a new game we bought.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

That's so nice to hear - have a great time playing!

@BlueTorchWeddings 8 ай бұрын

Rodney you are simply the absolute best!!!

@WatchItPlayed 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate the continued kind comments Stephen - glad you're enjoying!

@metallov3r893 Жыл бұрын

Bruno Cathala is just a master at improving dueling games.

@alexstreet8632 Жыл бұрын

You make games easy to understand!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex, so glad this has been helpful!

@kaesar98 Жыл бұрын

That was a great tutorial, Rodney. Thanks, it really highlighted how this version of the game is different from the original. I'm definitely interested now. I got a chuckle out of your one unbuttoned spot in the middle of your shirt. That's the kind of inadvertent dressing style I end up with all too often! LOL

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

I will be haunted by that button for the rest of my life. First time I've noticed.

@kaesar98 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed LOL - welcome to the Dad Club!

@jordancohen6389 Жыл бұрын

Legend this was great!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jordan :)

@w3nh0ng Жыл бұрын

Rodney, you are a gem!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed :)

@sojay9311 10 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing

@WatchItPlayed 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@trunkmonkee1971 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to getting a copy 😀

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Have fun playing Ronald!

@JendersGaming Жыл бұрын

Have never had the chance to play Splendor but it seems like a nice game :)

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out despite not having tried the original!

@cardflopper3307 Жыл бұрын

very clear tutorial

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@DeadMyth110 Жыл бұрын

We all need a friend like Rodney!!!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Thanks Miffy :)

@TheMeepleFactory Жыл бұрын

Splendor was a good enough game for two players, but we're excited to play this new game!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

I hope you get a chance to try it out soon!

@ilanf2 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea there was a 2 player version of Splendor. I love how they respected the escence of Splendor, but making sure it worked as a 2 player game.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Just released recently in North America - glad you enjoyed what you saw!

@bobkeaton3234 Жыл бұрын

It’s actually harder strategically to play, definitely recommend it.

@johnchapman1649 Жыл бұрын

Played this today, using Your explanation and rules book, can’t go wrong! Thanks. PS I wonder why the designers reduced the card size in this 2 player game? The same happened in 7 wonders duel .

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Very glad this was helpful John - have fun playing (not sure on the design choice, but going to guess play testing revealed it was best?)

@maximilienmaximilien9871 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Could you clarify what is the purpose of the spiral? Is it only used during board refill?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

That's exactly it!

@kishorepurohit8010 Жыл бұрын

Another gem of a game from Bruno after 7 wonders duel and Sobek…. great Video Rodney.. Eagaerly awaiting the game to hit the stores…. Request if you can do a video for Mandala and Condotiere..

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

They've had some great designs!

@kishorepurohit8010 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed Got my copy of the game and enjoy playing it with my wife ❤

@kishorepurohit8010 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed Request if you can please do a video for Mandala and Condottiere.. pls

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@kishorepurohit8010 Hey Kishore, I saw your previous request - thanks for the interest.

@kishorepurohit8010 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed ❤

@IngridZ Жыл бұрын

Ansiosa por esse jogo ser lançado no Brasil adoro jogos de dois ❤

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

I hope you don't have to wait too long!

@fernandomeneghetti Жыл бұрын

Hey guys. Great video but I believe you have forgotten to add the link to the video for the original Splendor game in the description, as promised during the outro. Just to let you know so people can find it and see the other one. Keep up the good work.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder - link added!

@ShineOnYouCD 5 ай бұрын

Who is here because the game is now on board game arena?

@Novica89 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed every second of this! :) Would you recommend me getting Splendor or Splendor Duel as a first game? Gonna play it with the wife mostly, but perhaps sometimes a few more people as well, so I'm wondering how much better (or is it better even) is Duels compared to regular Splendor when there are 2 people playing ?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the interest. I tend to avoid giving personalized recommendations. What I like, someone else might not - but hopefully the videos here give you a sense of what might fit your tastes best!

@Brionkendo 3 ай бұрын

I've never seen anyone so excited about having the right amount of gems to purchase a card 😆

@lesliegilmore2240 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tutorial. One question came up when we played. What about the gem cards that don’t have a bonus gem or the “match any gem” option in the upper right corner? They are the grey cards and you laid one out in the top row of your tutorial. We got one and didn’t know if the points are applied in any gem row or none. It was important for us because one of us went for the 10pts in one gem category win option.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Because it doesn't have a colored gem, it's not part of any of the colored sets - it just provides the points printed on it (but doesn't count as it's own column or anything)

@MrPorko2c Жыл бұрын

A friend wanted to play this at short notice today and I hadn’t read the rules. Me: “Boy I hope Rodney has a video!” 😂

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Have a great time playing!

@StackedDeckMusic Жыл бұрын

Hi, Rodney. Love your videos. Quick rules question: do the optional actions have to take place in order (spend privilege then replenish) if you decide to do both? Or can you replenish first?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Great question - you must do them in the indicated order.

@StackedDeckMusic Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed thank you so much!!

@SaschaKleiber Жыл бұрын

A great video, as usual! I also jusdt got the game and played it. While I was playing I noticed something which isn't covered at all in the rules: Grey cards without bonuses. It doesn't say if they all go in a seperate column, or each in its own... Actually the rules don't mention cards without bonuses at all.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Followed up with the publisher. Grey cards that don't have the "wild" effect, do not go into any of the columns, and only count towards the 20 point victory condition (they do not create their own color column that you can use to win for the 10 point victory condition). Hope that helps!

@SaschaKleiber Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed Great, thanks!

@rutgerbouwman6538 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Rodney! I have one question that’s been discussed on many forums already: do bonuses act as a discounts before or after purchasing new cards with tokens? In other words: do you spend your tokens first, and then count your bonuses towards the remaining gem cost of the card you want to purchase? Or do you discount the gem cost of the card you want to purchase with your bonuses, and then spend any remaining amount of gems with your tokens? In this video you use the latter example, but I’ve heard some people say that in some tournaments it’s the other way around. I can also imagine a game where someone can hoard all the blue tokens for example, by saving up enough blue bonuses to never have to spend their tokens. Resulting in a major disadvantage for the other player. What’s your take on this?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Hey Rutger, the way I present it in the video is the official ruling - hope that helps!

@michieltummers1303 Жыл бұрын

Two questions: 1) can you reserve the top card of a deck of cards instead of taking one from the Display? 2) do you need to do the optional rules in order or can I first replenish then take a chip?

@TemujinReads Жыл бұрын

1. Yes, you can reserve the top card from any deck (rulebook pg 6). 2. Optional actions must be taken in the order listed. First, you may return any number of Privileges and take that number of tokens. Then, you may replenish the game board. You can't do them in the reverse order (pg 4).

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Yep, you'll find this covered in the video - enjoy checking it out!

@takeyourchits Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you I've never had to read a rulebook

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

I've heard the first thing to do when you open a game is rip the rule book into tiny shreds. I will do my best to ensure you never have to read another rule book again 😉

@takeyourchits Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed "I'm sure Rodney's made a video for this..." *RIP RIP RIP RIP See I did that with SW Rebellion and look where it's gotten me

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@takeyourchits I feel like my SW Rebellion tutorial was VERY thorough. Perhaps the most thorough tutorial I've ever done. Some people are just never satisfied.

@jankogo Жыл бұрын

Rodney, please clone yourself, move to Sweden and join my game group. Your videos are the best.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

I would certainly like to visit Sweden at least! :)

@TheBojanasumarac Жыл бұрын

Great video! One question: if I have a privilege and use it to take one pink pearl from the board as an optional step and then I take mandatory step and take 3 tokens in a row which include another pink pearl which means that now I have two pearls from optional and mandatory steps does my opponent get a privilege?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

The Optional and Mandatory steps are treated separately. If you gained 2 pearls from the Mandatory step itself, then they'd gain a privledge, but in the case you describe, they wouldn't.

@TheBojanasumarac Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for quick answer!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@TheBojanasumarac A pleasure to assist!

@Xolition Жыл бұрын

Do the poker chips feel like the nice ones in the first Splendor printing?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

I believe they are a little smaller, but they are the same quality, from what I can tell.

@BouldersHOA Жыл бұрын

At 14:20 What color is the card giving 6 prestige points? What happens when you put the wild card on it right after?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

You'll notice that has no gem in the to right hand corner. It doesn't belong to one of the color groups - it's just worth the 6 points printed on it, and a wild cannot be placed on it (since the wild would have no gem color to copy).

@martinmackey7191 10 ай бұрын

Hi Rodney, for the optional actions, can you replenish THEN spend a scroll to take a token? Ie, are the optional actions on the player aid ORDERED or UNORDERED? Sorry, my game is in Chinese, i have to come here

@WatchItPlayed 10 ай бұрын

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. Hope that helps!

@martinmackey7191 10 ай бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed thanks

@johnchapman1649 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rodney, thought I had tis game sorted, but I have a grey topped card with no gem token in top right corner,and a 3 points value top left, I don’t know where to place the card ? Which colour does it go with? Thanks.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@johnchapman1649 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed thanks Rodney, think it should be in the rule book though.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@johnchapman1649 Oh yes, it certainly should be - something they are likely to add in the next printing.

@Fzgig 5 ай бұрын

Can you tell me why you would put a grey card with the gem bonus symbol onto the grey card with the 6? I don’t understand why you would do that, but maybe I’ve missed out on something. Wouldn’t be the first time in this game 😅

@WatchItPlayed 5 ай бұрын

If you're referring to 14:25 in the video - that was me discussing the benefit of having a certain number of crown symbols (not really meaning to suggest how that card would be used in an actual game situation, where you wouldn't put it on a grey card). Sorry if that caused any confusion.

@evanagustian1408 Жыл бұрын

For the optional phase, if I would like to choose both optional actions (spend privilege scroll & replenish the board), do I have to perform optional action no: 1 first the optional action no. 2 ? Can I perform optional action 2 first then optional action 1 ?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Hi Evan, you must do them in the indicated order.

@evanagustian1408 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed thank you for the information

@billmoyes8009 Жыл бұрын

So taking an optional action does not count as an action? So you can refill the board as an optional action, then take from the board as your main action?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

You've got it!

@mariabowles5415 5 ай бұрын

How many cards can you have in reserve? Did I miss that part?

@WatchItPlayed 5 ай бұрын

You might have :) I’m travelling right now and can’t easily check for you, but if there’s a limit I promise you it’s mentioned in the video!

@mandulele Жыл бұрын

Do the standard gray cards without the multi color bonus just count towards your total 20 points?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Depends on what symbols they have. Some provide points, some attach to other colors to become that color (and provide that color bonus).

@mandulele Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed Thank you!

@suzannedingley5213 Ай бұрын

when it's your turn and there are only 3 chips left, say two whites and one red, are you able to take all three? If there are three white left may you take all three? Is there a limit as to how many noble cards one can have? Great game.

@WatchItPlayed Ай бұрын

Hi Suzanne, as long as you're following the rules for taking chips (for example, if they are all in an unbroken row), than yes, you could take all three. For Nobles, you gain one, once you have 3 crowns, and a second if you gain 6 crowns. There isn't a way to gain another royal, so in that way, there's a limit to how may you can have... but it's more that there's a limit on the number of ways to get them, if you know what I mean. Hope that helps!

@CWVasques Жыл бұрын

I wish this was for 4 players. I like this better than the original!

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Glad you've been enjoying!

@katiesuitor5473 Жыл бұрын

Question regarding 10 max tokens at end of turn. If you pick up a few tokens on a turn, say a red and green for a total of 12 tokens, then at the end of your turn you need to return 2 tokens. Does this mean that you can return any color? In essence, this is like trading token colors. Is this right/allowed? This one thing has tripped me up in this and in the original version. Thank you for your remarkable videos-❤

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

You can return any of the tokens you have (you don't have to return the most recent ones you took, for example).

@katiesuitor5473 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! I’m surprised that this is allowed, but then again, this ability lends itself to being another gaming strategy, if you want different color tokens! Thank you for the reply!

@edawriter Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how the 6 bonus card that costs 8 diamonds works. Is it a wild card that can be assigned to a stone tableau or is it stand-alone? I saw you put a wild card on top of it, which confused me even more. Thanks.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Are you referring to the grey cards? Those are just standalone when they only show points on them. The second one I bring on screen at that point you're referring to was just put them on top of each other as a way of organizing them in that shot, but actually, that second one I brought into the shot had the multi-gem symbol, so really (in a proper game situation), should have gone on top of one of the other stacks, as previously explained for those types of cards.

@jujurinka6719 Жыл бұрын

Are the new gems smaller then the old ones. I always liked to play with the old ones in my hand

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

They are smaller, but otherwise the same material.

@jujurinka6719 Жыл бұрын

Alright

@thatisokay Жыл бұрын

Question here: you said your two optional actions could be taken, but is there a rule to the order? If you have 3 scrolls and you wanna use one and then refill the board, is that okay?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

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.

@thatisokay Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed K thanks, I was wondering why anyone would refill without taking a chip first if you have all 3 scrolls, but this makes sense.

@PMMagro Жыл бұрын

This seems like a must have. Splendor is easy to teach, fast to play and still intresting after a while. The two player version seems deeper even better (maybye harder to learn but still).

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Hey, glad you enjoyed what you saw Peter!

@Sweetestsadist Жыл бұрын

I just popped in to say that when you're half-awake, the cover to this game in a thumbnail looks like someone is holding up a yellow frog.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

lol, I think I can see what you mean - which means I'll never un-see it.

@kishorepurohit8010 Жыл бұрын

Can I take just 1 gem as part of mandatory action (without using the privilege token) ?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Hi Kishore, I’m just travelling right now, so I’m not near my copy of the game to check, sorry!

@kishorepurohit8010 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed Thanks Rodney - Have a safe and happy journey

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@kishorepurohit8010 Aw, thanks!!

@tombernadinecutilletta566 2 ай бұрын

How many coins to put out to start the game for only tqo players? It's very confusing.

@WatchItPlayed 2 ай бұрын

I'm a bit confused by the question, as you can only play this game with 2 players. Can you give me a time tamp to the section of the video you are finding unclear, and then detail your question so I can give you more direct help?

@timothyschreiber4372 Жыл бұрын

When does this release?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

I guess that will depend on where you live, but I did see it for sale in Canada.

@josevelajr Жыл бұрын

It's for sale at my LGS right now.

@TheLuminousCleric 4 ай бұрын

Any reason why pearl was introduced?

@WatchItPlayed 4 ай бұрын

Good question, but that's probably more of a question for the designers.

@jujurinka6719 Жыл бұрын

Can gold coins be used as perls?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Hey there, I'm always happy to try to help with rules questions, but if the answer is provided in the video, than I have to direct you there. You'll find an index in the description to help you find the section you might be looking for.

@jujurinka6719 Жыл бұрын

Found it. I watched your video, purchased the game... Then read the rules at one. But in the German translation of the rules it is only stated, that gold chips could be used as a chip of any color. So to me it wasn't clear if this includes pearls or not. Me and my gf actually played it as the following. If one were to use a gold chip as a pearl the other one were to receive a privalage...

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@jujurinka6719 Have a great time playing!

@robertbentley3734 Жыл бұрын

Why do you need to follow the arrows when pulling random jewels out of the bag during set up? Why isnt it just 'fill all the spaces with jewels'?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Hey Robert, that's more of a question for the designers, but I don't think it's necessary (I just taught it that way, because that's what the rules say to do) - as long as you are doing it completely randomly, it should be fine.

@christopherbobridge707 Жыл бұрын

Can you run out of gems in the bag when doing a refill?

@christopherbobridge707 Жыл бұрын

In which case it would be important for refills but not for set up.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@christopherbobridge707 Yep! Because players might have gems in front of themselves that aren’t in the discard.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@christopherbobridge707 Yeah, it’s not really necessary for setup, as long as the placement is random.

@user-lc4qk7nj8o 5 ай бұрын

If one person gets 9 nobles, and the other person doesn't have 3 or 6 nobles, can you pick up third noble?

@WatchItPlayed 5 ай бұрын

Can you please provide the time stamp to the section of the video you are asking about?

@hummingbirdhealing 6 ай бұрын

@WatchItPlayed 6 ай бұрын

Hello!

@HassanO_o-jx9vw Жыл бұрын

I have a question, can I have 3 Royal cards?

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

Nope, because you get one royal if you have 3 crowns, and a second if you get 6. There wouldn't be a way to get a third.

@HassanO_o-jx9vw Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed Thank you very much, I really like your video. It helps a lot to understand the game, so keep going👌🏼

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@HassanO_o-jx9vw Very glad you're enjoying!

@nedeljkodukic7279 Жыл бұрын

What if on your turn, you are limited already with 10 gems, you don't have a scroll, and you cannot purchase a card? The rulebook does not specify. Me and my wife played this way: we take extra gems (goes over 10 limit) then discard the ones we don't need in order to prepare for a purchase in the next turn.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

You'll find this covered here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/np6Um8l7rNnUen0.html (you can have more than 10 gems "during" your turn, so if you start with 10 gems, you can still collect more - it's only at the end of your turn that you have to discard down).

@nedeljkodukic7279 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed I am aware. But if you have 10 gems at the beginning of the round, optional actions are unavailable, and I have to choose only 1 mandatory action. I don't have enough to purchase a card. I can't pick up gems because I'll go over 10 and then I can't spend them because I cannot pick up gems and spend them on a card during that same turn. The only way you can go over 10 and spend them is if you have a scroll that you can use for an extra gem in order to purchase a card after that. Sorry if I'm not coming through clear.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@nedeljkodukic7279 We might be misunderstanding each other a bit. If you start your turn and can't buy a card, but have 10 gems, it probably means you need a different combination of gems. You are saying "I can't pick up gems because I'll go over 10", but as I explained above, you "can" pick up gems and go over 10, but at the end of your turn, you'll have to discard back down to ten. So on a turn like this, you would pick up the gems you do need for a purchase, and then, at the end of your turn you'll have to discard back down to ten gems (and you'll choose to get rid of gems you don't need). Then on your next turn you'll then hopefully have the gems you need to make the purchase you want to make. If you don't, then you'll need to pick up more gems (and discard after again). If the board doesn't have any of the gems you need, then as your optional action, you should choose to refill the board, so you can have better options. I'm basically repeating what you said in your first post that you and your wife decided to do, but that's also what the rules allow you to do ;) I just wanted to help make that clear (since it seemed like you thought it wasn't allowed).

@nedeljkodukic7279 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed that's exactly what I thought. I thought I was doing something wrong or was not allowed, but it actually makes sense now that you said it that way. Thanks for clearing that up in my mind 😁. Love your work. Cheers.

@WatchItPlayed Жыл бұрын

@@nedeljkodukic7279 Happy to help!