- BGG rating
- 7.5
大宋百商图：出招吧，少东家！(A Dream of Splendor in Song Dynasty: Make Your Move, Young Master!)
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,671
- BGG rating
- 6.6
A Dream of Splendor in Song Dynasty
2023
Rules assistance for A Dream of Splendor in Song Dynasty
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- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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A Dream of Splendor in Song Dynasty is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by 陈强 (CHEN Qiang) and its main mechanics are Race, Income, and Events.
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About the game
Background Amidst the vibrancy of the Song Dynasty, A Dream of Splendor places players in the shoes of ambitious entrepreneurs entrusted with the revival of a fading street in Bianjing. As the proprietor of a struggling restaurant, the challenge is twofold: astutely manage a 50-tael debt while revitalizing the once-thriving district. Your strategic decisions in resource management, shop construction, and menu refinement will either breathe life back into these forgotten alleys or consign them to history. How to Play To embark on this journey, players follow a straightforward path. First, acquire land and/or build shops during the Purchase Phase. Next, during the Preparation Phase, optimize your menu by selecting and refining dishes to attract customers. As you enter the Serving Phase, focus on welcoming guests, earning income, and guiding them toward the diverse array of shops. The first to build eight shops, and accumulate 50 taels of gold will usher in a new era of prosperity, securing their place as the savior of the Song Dynasty's once-forgotten district.
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- Yaofish Games
Questions and answers
A Dream of Splendor in Song Dynasty supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for A Dream of Splendor in Song Dynasty is 45–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists A Dream of Splendor in Song Dynasty for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
A Dream of Splendor in Song Dynasty has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
A Dream of Splendor in Song Dynasty belongs to these categories: Economic, Medieval, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Race, Income, and Events. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of A Dream of Splendor in Song Dynasty are: 陈强 (CHEN Qiang). These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists A Dream of Splendor in Song Dynasty as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.