How many players is Gem Rush?

Gem Rush plays with 1–6 players, ages 13 and up.

How long does Gem Rush take to play?

A game of Gem Rush takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Gem Rush any good?

Gem Rush rates 6.7/10 from 296 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / fantasy game built around cooperative game, hand management, modular board.

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Gem Rush (2013)

1–6 players · 45 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players: 1–6
Play time: 45 min
Age: 13+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.7/10

Best for 1–6 players aged 13+ who like exploration games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Gem Rush

Game description from the publisher: Grab your digging tools and prepare for Gem Rush, an easy-to-learn, 1-6 player blitz to build a magical gem mine. Use your gem cards to construct new rooms, and use the rooms to replenish your gems. Race your friends for fortune in rush mode, or work together to save the mine in crisis mode. Either way, you've got to dig fast and manage your gems carefully.

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Exploration Fantasy

Mechanics: Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Modular Board, Set Collection, Tile Placement · Designer: Jeremy Lennert

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Gem Rush FAQ

How many players is Gem Rush?: Gem Rush plays with 1–6 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Gem Rush take to play?: A game of Gem Rush takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Gem Rush any good?: Gem Rush rates 6.7/10 from 296 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / fantasy game built around cooperative game, hand management, modular board.