Splendor: The Sun Never Sets Expansion

About this product

Push trade farther, protect your plans, and open new paths to prestige.

A strategic Splendor expansion that adds two new modules: The Orient and The Strongholds.

Splendor: The Sun Never Sets Expansion adds fresh card powers, stronger competition, and new tactical control to every Splendor game.

Product Description

Expand your trading empire with Splendor: The Sun Never Sets Expansion. This expansion for the base game Splendor introduces The Orient, with powerful new development cards and effects, plus The Strongholds, which let players claim cards, block rivals, and unlock bold new plays. It keeps the clean rhythm of Splendor while adding more interaction, more tension, and more strategic variety.

Why you’ll love it

• Adds two new modules that refresh the base game without losing what makes Splendor great
• The Orient introduces new development cards with exciting effects and extra tactical choices
• The Strongholds module adds player interaction by letting you secure cards and challenge your rivals’ plans
• Makes games feel more competitive, with stronger blocking, timing, and card-control decisions
• Works well for players who already know Splendor and want more tension, more combos, and more replayability
• Can be played with the base game on its own or combined with other Splendor expansions.

Quick Details

• Type: Expansion for Splendor
• Base game required: Yes
• Players: 2–4
• Recommended age: 10+
• Play time: About 40 minutes
• Modules included: The Orient and The Strongholds
• Contents: 30 Orient Development cards, 12 Strongholds, 1 Noble tile

Good to Know

• This is not a standalone game. You need the base game Splendor to play.
• In The Orient, each level gets extra face-up Orient cards beside the normal base game rows.
• In The Strongholds, each player starts with 3 Strongholds that can be placed on cards to protect or control them.
• When all 3 of your Strongholds are on one card, you can use Conquest to buy that card after your normal turn action.
• Want the core game first? Add your link here: Shop the base game: Splendor

Care & Maintenance

• Store the expansion cards flat and dry to help preserve the finish and keep shuffling smooth
• Keep the Strongholds and Noble tile in a labelled bag or section so setup stays quick