Splendor vs Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Splendor
⭐ 7.5# 207💰 $35👤 2-4
Splendor is a fast-paced gem-collecting game where players take on the role of Renaissance merchants. Players collect gem tokens to purchase development cards, which provide permanent bonuses and prestige points. The game is easy to learn and plays quickly, making it an ideal gateway game for new board gamers.
Card GameEconomicRenaissance
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
⭐ 7.7# 63💰 $50👤 2-4
Clank! combines deck-building with dungeon crawling. Players explore a dragon's lair, collecting treasures and artifacts while trying not to make too much noise (clank!). The game features a unique push-your-luck element where careless players attract the dragon's attention and risk getting eaten.
AdventureFantasyScience Fiction
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Splendor | Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 207 | 63 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.5 | 7.7 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2014 ✓ | 2016 |
| Price | 35 ✓ | 50 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 30 ✓ | 60 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.79 | 2.31 ✓ |
Splendor wins in 4 categories, Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure wins in 3 categories.
Splendor — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Splendor
Categories
Card GameEconomicRenaissance
Mechanics
Card DraftingEngine BuildingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet Collection
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
Categories
AdventureFantasyScience Fiction
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDice RollingHand ManagementModular BoardPush Your Luck
Rating Comparison
Splendor7.5
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure7.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Splendor or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Splendor has a rating of 7.5, while Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure has 7.7. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Splendor or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Splendor costs approximately $35 and Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure costs approximately $50. Splendor is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Splendor or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Splendor supports 2-4 players and Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure supports 2-4 players. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure supports more players.
Is Splendor or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Splendor has a complexity weight of 1.79 and Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure has 2.31. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Splendor or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Splendor takes about 30 minutes to play, while Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure takes about 60 minutes. Splendor is the quicker game.