- BGG rating
- 4.2
Bling Bling Gemstone: 7-Card Mini Expansion
- 2–99 players
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,105
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Bling Bling Gemstone
2012
Rules assistance for Bling Bling Gemstone
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- 2–6 players
- 10–20 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Bling Bling Gemstone
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Bling Bling Gemstone is a board game released in 2012 for 2–6 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Justin Oh and its main mechanics are Physical Removal.
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About the game
Bling Bling Gemstone features the same game play as Justin Oh's Toc Toc Woodman, but now players have more to aim for when they're swinging the axe. To set up the game, players create a pillar of discs, with each disc having four colored plastic "gem" pieces slid into notches on its side. On a player's turn, the player takes two swings at the disc tower with a plastic pickaxe. If any gems or discs fall from the tower, the player must keep them. Red gems are worth 3 points, pink gems 2, and transparent gems 1, while the center disc is worth -10 points. When no gems remain in the tower, the game ends and the player with the most points wins!
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Hobby World
- Mayday Games
- Gemblo Company
Questions and answers
Bling Bling Gemstone supports 2–6 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 Bling Bling Gemstone is 10–20 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 Bling Bling Gemstone for ages 4 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.
Bling Bling Gemstone has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Bling Bling Gemstone belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Party Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Physical Removal. 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 Bling Bling Gemstone are: Justin Oh. 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 Bling Bling Gemstone 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.