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Lapidarius

Lapidarius

Grok Games · 2022
2–545–60 min10+ yrs
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How do you play Lapidarius?

To become the most prestigious luxury jewelry store in the city of dwarfs, the most beautiful gems and the most important buyers are needed. Unfortunately some customers can be very demanding, and this can cause some stress to the hardworking employees.

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To become the most prestigious luxury jewelry store in the city of dwarfs, the most beautiful gems and the most important buyers are needed. Unfortunately some customers can be very demanding, and this can cause some stress to the hardworking employees. Perhaps buying some gifts for these workers at the end of the week might make them happier?

The game is divided in 4 rounds and each round has two phases. On the first phase, customer cards and gem cards are opened on the table and players secretly distribute their discount tokens on their boards. Then, each customer will buy a gem from the player who offered the best discount. Some customers cause the staff's mood to go down. Then, on the second phase, present cards are opened and each card is auctioned by players. The gifts can be used to improve the employees´ mood and avoid negative points at the end of the game.

After the fourth round all players get points acording to the clients attended, gems sold, the employees' mood and the money left. The player with the most points is the winner.

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Play time
45–60 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
10+ yrs
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Q1How much does Lapidarius cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Lapidarius cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Lapidarius?
Lapidarius is a fantasy game, for 2–5 players, taking ~45–60 minutes, featuring auction: sealed bid. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Lapidarius — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Lapidarius support?
Lapidarius is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Lapidarius take?
A game of Lapidarius takes about 45–60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Lapidarius for?
Lapidarius is recommended from age 10.
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