Das Kollier (2000)

About this game

from the rules translation: das Kollier (English = The Necklace.) Through the buying of gems, everyone composes as precious a necklace as possible. The player with the most valuable necklace wins. 1st Place 1999 Hippodice Spieleautorenwettbewerb. Game is about making a necklace out of gem cards. Each player starts with money and as gems are displayed they are auctioned off. 2 different types of auctions exist a conventional one where prices rise and one that works in the opposite direction from which prices are fixed by the auctioneer.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 6.
• Rules load. At 2.2/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.