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2015BGG rank #7,902

GEM

by Chris Handy (I) · Perplext

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Players2–4
Time15m
ComplexityLight
Age10+

About the game

What is GEM?

Players are jewel collectors in this tense auction game of asset leverage and wit. In the end, the player who is most effective with his money and cunning in his collecting, will amass the most prestigious and valuable jewel collection. Number 3 in the Pack O Game series.

How it plays

Mechanics

Auction / BiddingAuction: Once AroundHand ManagementOpen DraftingSelection Order BidSet CollectionTurn Order: Progressive

On the shelf

Categories

Card Game

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