Splendor Expansions

Choose Splendor expansions as modules on top of the base Splendor board game. Add one module, combine several modules, or open a preset route for Cities of Splendor, The Silk Road, or The Sun Never Sets.

Choose Splendor Expansions

Use this Splendor expansions list to choose a single module, combine modules, or start from a common preset before inviting players. Splendor expansions work best when each table keeps the matching modules close to the rules.

Cities of Splendor

  • Cities
  • Trading Posts
  • Orient
  • Strongholds
Players
2-4
Time
30 min
Age
10+
Difficulty
2.15 / 5

Among Splendor expansions, Cities of Splendor is the broadest table choice. The Cities of Splendor table can use city goals, trading posts, Orient cards, or strongholds, with one module per game. Cities of Splendor is the flexible route when your table wants to try one of four modules.

Splendor: The Silk Road

  • City tiles
  • Trading Posts
Players
2-4
Time
30 min
Age
10+
Difficulty
2.00 / 5

Among Splendor expansions, The Silk Road is the expansion for Cities and Trading Posts. Use either module alone, or combine both when the table wants route powers.

Splendor: The Sun Never Sets

  • Orient Cards
  • Strongholds
Players
2-4
Time
30 min
Age
10+
Difficulty
2.00 / 5

Among Splendor expansions, The Sun Never Sets is the expansion for Orient Cards and Strongholds. Use either module alone, or combine both for more table pressure.

What is Cities of Splendor?

Within Splendor expansions, Cities of Splendor brings several modules to a classic Splendor table. Choose Cities of Splendor when your group wants to choose one module from city goals, trading posts, Orient cards, and strongholds before starting a game.

Cities of Splendor modules

  • City goals that change the endgame target.
  • Trading posts that unlock powers through color routes.
  • Orient cards that add new card effects.
  • Strongholds that create card pressure on the shared market.

How Cities of Splendor Connects to the Newer Expansions

Cities of Splendor is the broad module set. In this Splendor expansions list, The Silk Road and The Sun Never Sets act as focused expansions for online tables. Cities of Splendor stays useful when your group wants to choose one of four modules.

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Cities of Splendor

In Splendor expansions, Cities of Splendor is the route for groups that want one module from Cities, Trading Posts, Orient cards, and Strongholds.

02

Splendor: The Silk Road

In the Splendor expansions lineup, The Silk Road focuses on the Cities and Trading Posts side. Play Cities alone, Trading Posts alone, or combine both for city goals, trading routes, and color-based powers.

03

Splendor: The Sun Never Sets

The Sun Never Sets focuses on Orient cards and Strongholds. Play Orient cards alone, Strongholds alone, or combine both for a more tactical market.

How to Choose Splendor Expansions

Start with the table experience your group wants. Each route in Splendor expansions starts from the base game, then adds the modules your group wants. Splendor expansions are modular, so a table can stay light or become more layered.

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For a broad expansion set

Start with Cities of Splendor when you want several module styles.

02

For city goals and powers

Choose The Silk Road when you want city goals and Trading Posts in a focused room.

03

For tactical card pressure

Choose The Sun Never Sets when you want Orient cards and Strongholds.

Splendor Expansions FAQ

Quick answers before choosing Splendor expansions online.

What are Splendor expansions?

Splendor expansions add optional modules to the base Splendor board game. Splendor expansions can be played as one module or, in the newer expansions, as a module combination, including Cities of Splendor modules such as city goals, trading posts, Orient cards, and strongholds.

Is Cities of Splendor an expansion?

Yes. Cities of Splendor is a base-game expansion system with several modules. In this Splendor expansions hub, it has its own online table entry.

Which Splendor expansion should I play first?

Start with Cities of Splendor if you want a broader expansion set, or The Silk Road if you want a focused expansion with city tiles and trading posts.

Does this page include Splendor Duel expansions?

No. This Splendor expansions page focuses on the base Splendor game. Splendor Duel uses a separate two-player ruleset.

Splendor Expansions

Choose from Splendor expansions like Cities of Splendor before inviting players.

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