Diamant

Eagle-Gryphon Games, IELLO, Schmidt Spiele · Board game · 2005
3–8 · best 6 20–40 min Weight 1.1/5
rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
How to Play Buy · from US$ 20.73
rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you love push-your-luck games with a dash of suspense, Diamant is a fantastic choice for quick, engaging fun with a group. It's all about that thrilling decision of when to bail out with your loot!

Highlights
  • Exciting push-your-luck decisions
  • Quick to learn and play
  • Engaging for larger groups
  • High replayability factor
Keep in mind
  • Can feel too random for some
  • Theme is somewhat generic
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About the game
In Diamant (also known as Incan Gold), you and your friends become fearless explorers, delving into mines or venturing through jungles in search of treasures. Each round, a card is revealed from a deck, unveiling precious gems that are divided equally among all adventurers still on the expedition. Any leftover gems remain on the card, waiting for the next explorer. But here's the cool part: before each new card is flipped, you have the chance to leave the mine and stash your winnings, including any gems you picked up along the way. Why would you do that? Ah, my friend, because the deck also hides dangers! Scorpions, snakes, poison gas, explosions, and rockfalls are lurking. If a specific hazard appears for the second time (like, the second scorpion), anyone still in the mine loses all the gems they collected that round and has to flee to safety. The trick is that as more players leave each turn, your share of the gem pie grows larger, which might tempt you to explore deeper. But be careful, the risk of ending up with nothing is very real! Some editions of Diamant and Incan Gold include artifact cards, which are shuffled into the deck of gem and hazard cards. When an artifact card is revealed, no one can take it, and it remains on the path. If exactly one player leaves at the end of a turn, they collect not only all gems that remain on the path but also the artifact, which is worth extra points at the end of the game. It's a quick, fun game full of tense decisions!
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Rules manual — Diamant English · PDF
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Components: Gems/Crystals Components: Player Screens Country: Peru Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Digital Implementations: BrettspielWelt Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS)
Publisher Eagle-Gryphon Games, IELLO, Schmidt Spiele, Sunriver Games, 2 Pionki, Albi
Designer Alan R. Moon, Bruno Faidutti
Artist Jörg Asselborn, Matthias Catrein, Mila Harbar, Paul Mafayon, Prapach Lapamnuaysap, Robert Islas
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can participate in Diamant?
Diamant is super versatile and can be played by 3 to 8 explorers, making it ideal for gatherings with friends or for warming up the table on larger game nights.
What is the average duration of a Diamant game?
A game is quite quick! It usually takes 20 to 40 minutes, so you can play several times or fit it between longer games.
Is Diamant a complex game to learn?
Not at all! Diamant's complexity is quite low (BGG weight of 1.1141), which means the rules are easy to pick up. In just a few minutes, everyone will be exploring and making tense decisions.
What are the main components of the game?
You'll find an expedition card deck (with gems and hazards), gem tokens to collect, and player screens to hide your winnings. Simple and functional!
Who is Diamant best suited for?
It's perfect for anyone who enjoys 'push your luck' games, with lots of interaction and quick decisions. Great for families, groups of friends, and those looking for a fun and addictive 'filler.'
Are there any expansions for Diamant?
The base game already offers plenty of replayability, but some editions include artifact cards that add an extra layer of strategy and end-game points.