Splendor Expansion: Splendor The Sun Never Sets Online

Open a base Splendor table with the Splendor The Sun Never Sets expansion, then use Orient Cards, Strongholds, or both modules before inviting players.

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Players: 2-4
Time: 30 min
Age: 10+
Difficulty: 2.00 / 5

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What modules are included in Splendor The Sun Never Sets?

Splendor The Sun Never Sets adds two modules to the base game: Orient Cards and Strongholds. Orient Cards open new routes through special card effects, while Strongholds add direct pressure around the shared market. Use one module for a focused twist, or combine both for a tighter, more tactical Splendor table.

Orient Cards

Orient Cards add new face-up choices with powers that can shift color planning, card timing, and the route to prestige. They make trade routes feel less predictable from turn to turn.

Strongholds

Strongholds give players a way to claim, protect, or contest key face-up cards. The shared market becomes more tense because each tower changes who can reach a card first.

Orient Cards + Strongholds

Use both modules when your group wants new card powers and stronger table interaction in the same Splendor game.

What is Splendor The Sun Never Sets?

Splendor The Sun Never Sets is a Splendor expansion for groups that want the base game plus Orient card effects, stronghold pressure, or both. It keeps the base turn rhythm while making the shared market feel more contested.

Best fit

Players already know the base Splendor board game.
The table wants more tactical interaction.
The group wants a focused expansion built around Orient Cards and Strongholds.

How Splendor The Sun Never Sets Works With Base Splendor

Base actions stay familiar

Players still take gems, reserve cards, and buy development cards.

Modules increase pressure

Orient Cards add new card effects, while Strongholds make market timing more important.

The room starts aligned

Choose the module mix before inviting players so every player joins the same table setup.

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Splendor The Sun Never Sets FAQ

Is Splendor The Sun Never Sets a standalone game?

No. It is played as a Splendor expansion on top of the base Splendor board game.

Can I play only Orient Cards?

Yes. You can use Orient Cards as the only added module for the room.

Can I play only Strongholds?

Yes. Strongholds can be used by themselves with the base game.

Try another Splendor expansion table if your group wants a broader module set or a different mix of base game rules.

Cities of Splendor

Play with one of Cities, Trading Posts, Orient Cards, or Strongholds.

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Splendor The Silk Road

Play with Cities, Trading Posts, or both modules on top of the base game.

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