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Gem Hunter

Gem Hunter

Gem Hunter Ltd · 1992
2–50 min10+ yrs
short answer

How do you play Gem Hunter?

Gem Hunter is played on a 10x11 board but only the squares forming what looks like a capital E with 4 horizontal bars are used. Each part of the E is 2 squares wide and the horizontal bars are connected by pairs of "Crossing" squares.

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Gem Hunter box art
official art · Gem Hunter Ltd

Gem Hunter is played on a 10x11 board but only the squares forming what looks like a capital E with 4 horizontal bars are used. Each part of the E is 2 squares wide and the horizontal bars are connected by pairs of "Crossing" squares. The other squares are Start, Barren, Miner/Prospector, Opal, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond.

There are 50 cards of each gem type with values 100-500 and 3 special decks -Prospector, Miner and Questions. Players start as a Propector and can graduate to a Miner by drawing the appropriate card from the Prospector deck and this increases their options - at a cost.

It is essentially a "throw die, move, follow instructions" game and even movement is restricted to a single path that winds all round the E.

The winner is the first to collect one of a number of specified gem sets.

game anatomy
Play time
0 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
10+ yrs
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Frequently asked questions

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Q2Where can I buy Gem Hunter cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Gem Hunter?
Gem Hunter is for 2–5 players, taking ~0 minutes, featuring roll / spin and move. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Gem Hunter — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Gem Hunter support?
Gem Hunter is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Gem Hunter take?
A game of Gem Hunter takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Gem Hunter for?
Gem Hunter is recommended from age 10.
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