How to play
How to play Splendor
Step-by-step Splendor for a first table, including what the Tilehaus interface expects you to click.
Good to know
- Marc André designed Splendor; Space Cowboys published it in 2014.
- Chip counts: 4 of each gem in 2 players, 5 in 3 players, 7 in 4 players, plus 5 gold.
- A turn is exactly one of: take 3 different gems, take 2 of one gem if 4 or more remain, buy a card, or reserve a card and take 1 gold if any remain.
Before the first tile
Open the Splendor table. Choose seat count 2–4. For a first game, enable bots so empty seats still draw and discard on time.
Do not drown in chips
Most tables cap held chips at 10. Tilehaus currently allows overflow for teaching; still, buying cards is how you score.
Point at a noble
Two bonuses that match a noble's 4/4 or 3/3/3 demand will often decide a 15-point finish. Level 2 cards are the usual path.
Questions
How do you win Splendor?
Reach at least 15 prestige points. Finish the round so every player has had the same number of turns, then highest prestige wins.