Diamant
3–8 players • 30 min • ages 8+ • Bruno Faidutti
- Designer
- Bruno Faidutti · Alan R. Moon
- Publisher
- Schmidt Spiele
- Players
- 3–8 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 8+
How it plays
Diamant plays 3–8 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
Diamant, also known as Incan Gold, was co-designed by Bruno Faidutti and Alan R. Moon and first published in 2005. The game emerged during a period of rising interest in push-your-luck mechanics, offering a lighthearted, accessible experience that contrasts with the heavier strategic titles prevalent in the hobby at the time. Its design focuses on the tension between greed and risk, set against a backdrop of exploring a dangerous cave system to recover treasures.
The aesthetic of the game was crafted to be vibrant and inviting, utilizing high-quality components to enhance the tactile experience of collecting gems. Over the years, the game has been reprinted by various publishers, including Schmidt Spiele, maintaining its status as a staple filler game. It is widely regarded as a masterclass in elegant game design, praised for how it facilitates player interaction and psychological gameplay without requiring complex rules.
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About Diamant
Diamant is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 3–8 players • 30 min • ages 8+ • Bruno Faidutti. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Diamant?
Diamant is a board game for 3–8 players, running about 30 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Diamant for?
Diamant is built for 3–8 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Diamant take to play?
A game of Diamant is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Diamant for?
Diamant lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Diamant?
Diamant was designed by Bruno Faidutti and Alan R. Moon. It's published by Schmidt Spiele.
Has Diamant won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Diamant lists Golden Geek Award for Best Party Board Game.
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