Splendor Duel (CZ)

Splendor Duel is a head-to-head strategy board game in which two rival jewellers compete for prestige in Renaissance Europe. Players collect gems and pearls from a shared board and spend them on jewel cards, developing their own collections while limiting the options available to their opponent. Card abilities and privilege scrolls add further tactical choices. You can win through total victory points, crowns or points from cards of a single colour. This is a standalone two-player game and does not require the original Splendor.

What the Game Offers

• Three ways to win: Reach 20 victory points, collect 10 crowns or gain 10 points on cards of a single colour. Each victory condition encourages a different approach.

• Shared gem board: Collect up to three adjacent tokens in a straight horizontal, vertical or diagonal line. Every selection changes which resources remain available to your opponent.

• Special card abilities: Certain jewel cards provide additional effects, while privilege scrolls offer further tactical opportunities.

• Competitive two-player gameplay: Anticipate your rival's decisions, manage your resources and choose the right moment to pursue your winning strategy.

Gameplay and Features

In Splendor Duel, players take turns collecting precious gems and using them to acquire jewel cards. These cards provide valuable bonuses, victory points and opportunities to develop their strategy.

The shared gem board introduces direct competition for resources. Selecting the right tokens is important, but so is considering which options your opponent will have on their next turn. Pearls, royal cards and special privileges add further decisions throughout the game.

The gameplay combines resource collection, card-based engine building and tactical planning. With three different victory conditions, players can adapt their approach according to the available cards and their opponent's progress.

Box Contents

• 1 game board

• 67 jewel cards

• 25 tokens (20 gems, 2 pearls and 3 gold tokens)

• 4 royal cards

• 3 privilege scrolls

• 1 victory tracker

• 1 cloth bag

• Rules in Czech and Slovak

Who Is This Game For?

Splendor Duel is designed for players who enjoy competitive strategy board games for two. It particularly appeals to those interested in resource management, tactical decisions and building efficient card combinations.

Its accessible rules make it suitable for players with different levels of experience, while the multiple victory conditions offer room for strategic planning. Fans of the original Splendor will also find a distinct, standalone experience specifically designed for two players.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Splendor Duel an expansion for Splendor?

No. Splendor Duel is a standalone board game. You do not need the original Splendor to play.

Can Splendor Duel be played with more than two players?

No. The game is designed exclusively for two players.

Does this edition include English rules?

The confirmed box contents specify Czech and Slovak rules. English rules are not listed as included.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes approximately 30 minutes.

Specifications

• Game type: Standalone two-player strategy board game

• Theme: Renaissance jewellers, precious gems and prestige

• Game mechanics: Resource collection, engine building, tactical token selection

• Players: 2

• Playing time: Approximately 30 minutes

• Recommended age: 10+

• Rulebook languages: Czech and Slovak

• Publisher: Space Cowboys

• Designers: Marc André and Bruno Cathala

• Edition: Czech/Slovak