Aleah Dudek<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Splendor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Was it fun?<\/strong> Yes I enjoyed it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What were the player interactions? <\/strong>yes there are aspects that get competitive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How long did it take to learn?<\/strong> It took us a lot shorter than other games maybe about 10 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played?<\/strong> I didn’t really find anything frustrating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played?<\/strong> I liked the different moves and you n ever know what card you are going to go for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Was there anything you wanted to do that you couldn\u2019t?<\/strong> I wish there was cards where you could steal other peoples cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything<\/p>\n\n\n\n from the experience, what would it be? I wish there was more action cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is this a game you would play again? Yes<\/strong> _____ No ______ Why I enjoyed it I Liked the strategy in it too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Analyze the game using the 3 act structure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Act 1: <\/strong>The focus is on collecting gem tokens to afford the cheapest development cards. Most players just grab what\u2019s available; strategy is light, and everyone\u2019s building their \u201cengine\u201d from scratch. Victory points aren\u2019t usually scored yet, this stage is about laying groundwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Act 2: <\/strong>Players have cards that permanently give gems, making each future turn stronger. Players start racing for medium-value cards, noble tiles become reachable, and blocking moves emerge. Some players aim for nobles, others for big-point high-cost cards, creating diverging paths to victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Act 3: <\/strong>The board shrinks in options\u2014players fight for the last few cards that can push them over 15 points. Every gem token and reserved card matters; timing is crucial since the first to 15 triggers the end. Victory comes from a combination of planning (engine + nobles) and tactical plays in the last few turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n What are the collaborative and or competitive aspects of the game?<\/strong> The collaborative part I think would be not hogging the tokens I guess and the competitive could be the ability to steal a card someone wanted to eventually take. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the game\u2019s metaphor and which of the game\u2019s mechanics standout?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The metaphor :<\/strong> The\u00a0g<\/strong>ems\u00a0= raw resources of wealth and beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The development cards = mines, transportation, artisans \u2192 infrastructure for growing power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The nobles = recognition and patronage from high society once your wealth reaches a certain level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The mechanic: <\/strong>Players collect gem tokens .Use gems to purchase development cards, which give permanent gem bonuses .Those bonuses make it easier to buy more expensive, higher-point cards.Noble tiles reward players for meeting certain card thresholds <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Aleah Dudek Splendor Was it fun? Yes I enjoyed it. What were the player interactions? yes there are aspects that get competitive. How long did it take to learn? It took us a lot shorter than other games maybe about 10 minutes. What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? … <\/p>\n