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Splendor Review - with Tom Vasel

Splendor Review - with Tom Vasel

Tom Vasel takes a look at the board game Splendor.

Highest rating
  • Member
    Ryan Metzler
    Rating: 8.0
  • Member
    Barry Doublet
    Rating: 8.5
  • Tom Vasel
    Tom Vasel
    Rating: 8.0
  • Member
    Board Game Family
    Rating: 7.2

Splendor

Published by:
Бельвіль, Z-Man Games, Siam Board Games, Rebel Sp. z o.o., NeoTroy Games, Morapiaf, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Lex Games, Lautapelit.fi, Korea Boardgames Co., Ltd., Kaissa Chess & Games, JD Éditions, Hobby Japan, HaKubia, GoKids 玩樂小子, Gém Klub Kft., Galápagos Jogos, Filosofia Éditions, Days of Wonder, Broadway Toys LTD, Boardgame Space, Board Game VN, Baborka Games, Asterion Press, Asmodee China, Asmodee, Space Cowboys
Designed by:
Marc André
Year Published:
2014
Recommended Ages:
10
Board Game Category
Card Game, Economic, Renaissance
Players:
2 - 4

Other Reviews of this game

  • Member
    Board Game Family
    Rating: 7.2
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  • Member
    Ryan Metzler
    Rating: 8.0
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  • Member
    Barry Doublet
    Rating: 8.5
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