{"product_id":"diamonds-2nd-edition","title":"DIAMONDS 2ND EDITION ****","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eDiamonds (2nd Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a trick-taking card game designed by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eMike Fitzgerald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand published by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eStronghold Games\u003c\/strong\u003e. It refines the original 2014 release with upgraded components and minor rule clarifications. The game stands out for its accessible play and unique suit-based reward system emphasizing tactical decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"r4ip8y\" data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p7wv7p\" data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMike Fitzgerald\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w1s4ot\" data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"470\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStronghold Games\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"154kbtx\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"504\"\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2–6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vj4r8v\" data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"527\"\u003ePlay time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30–45 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wh3uyz\" data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eInitial release:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2014 (2nd Edition reissued later)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1muexn0\" data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eGameplay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eDiamonds uses a custom 60-card deck featuring four suits of 15 cards each. Like traditional trick-taking games, players play one card per trick, with the highest of the led suit winning. However, its innovation lies in “suit actions”: whenever players play, win, or lose with specific suits, they earn or move diamond-shaped crystals between personal vaults and display areas. The player with the most diamonds securely stored wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hma2mf\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eComponents and presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eThe 2nd Edition upgraded the game’s visual design and component quality, including clearer iconography, sturdier cards, and improved crystal pieces. It also refined player aids and incorporated minor rule adjustments to improve balance and clarity without altering the core mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kmnrkp\" data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eReception and appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1758\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDiamonds has been praised for offering strategic depth with simple rules, making it an approachable modern twist on classic card games like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eHearts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eSpades\u003c\/strong\u003e. Reviewers often note its strong table presence and replayability, particularly in family or mixed-skill groups. The 2nd Edition reinforced its reputation as a standout title in the trick-taking genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stronghold Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46797011681588,"sku":"","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/3416\/0948\/files\/dia.webp?v=1773960000","url":"https:\/\/forhonorandglory.com\/products\/diamonds-2nd-edition","provider":"For Honor And Glory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}