River Valley Jewelcraft
A board game by Ben Pinchback, Matt Riddle, Adam Hill
1 - 5 Players 60 minutes Low
Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Pattern Building, Random Production, Set Collection
Animals, Industry / Manufacturing
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Description
River Valley Jewelcraft drops you into a bustling riverside workshop where you and up to four friends (or even solo) are scrambling to craft glittering gems while herding cute critters and keeping the mill humming. The game’s rules are a breeze to pick up, but the mix of dice‑rolling, pattern building and set collection keeps every round feeling fresh—one turn you might be rolling to see how many raw stones you can pull from the river, the next you’re arranging them into dazzling necklaces that score sweet end‑game bonuses. With a light 60‑minute playtime you’ll have enough time to feel the buzz of the industry without getting stuck in paperwork, and the animal-themed production tiles add a quirky charm to the whole manufacturing vibe. Designed by Ben Pinchback, Matt Riddle, and Adam Hill, River Valley Jewelcraft is the base game that’s already spawning a “Mastercrafts and Other Fineries” expansion for even fancier bling.
Expansions
River Valley Jewelcraft
Mastercrafts and Other Fineries
1 - 5 Players
60 minutes
Simple
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