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Gemstone

Gemstone

Iron Regime Game Design · 1992
2–20120 min8+ yrs2.0/5 complexity8.9 BGG7FamilyStrategy
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How do you play Gemstone?

Gemstone is a quick and easy-to-learn set of rules for playing fantasy miniatures games ranging in size from small skirmishes between a couple dozen figures per player, to much larger battles between table-spanning armies.

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Gemstone box art
official art · Iron Regime Game Design

Gemstone is a quick and easy-to-learn set of rules for playing fantasy miniatures games ranging in size from small skirmishes between a couple dozen figures per player, to much larger battles between table-spanning armies.

The rules are intended for 25mm (or similar scale) miniatures, though they are not tied to any specific manufacturer's models and could be used with other scale figures.

The system emphasizes quick gameplay and unpredictable reversals of fortune, while alleviating players from having to reference copious amounts of unit data, perform complex math, or remember numerous rules.

Expanded by:

  • Gemstone Companion
  • Gemstone Adventures
game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating8.9 / 10
Vibe
FamilyStrategy
Play time
120 min
Players
2–20
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Gemstone cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Gemstone cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Gemstone?
Gemstone is a fantasy game, for 2–20 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Gemstone — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Gemstone support?
Gemstone is played by 2–20 players.
Q5How long does a game of Gemstone take?
A game of Gemstone takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Gemstone for?
Gemstone is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Gemstone?
Gemstone has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
Mechanics & categories
Fantasy →Miniatures →Wargame →

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