Today's review will be on the electronic version of the classic board game called "Splendor". In some ways the digital version is even better. For someone like me, who has sever dyslexia and spatial awareness difficulties, the digital version helps me by highlighting the various cards which I am able to enact upon each turn - decreasing the need to be fully aware of each piece on the board at any given moment. The game also automatically gives you the jewels you selects, and puts them back whenever you buy something. This makes it so that I don't accidentally knock anything over due to my poor spatial awareness and poor vision. Although my issues with dyscalculia aren't nearly as pronounced as my issues with dyslexia, they are still present and this key mechanic in the digital version of splendor helps to alleviate those issues.
In addition, a pretty obvious advantage to the digital version of splendor is that you can play against computer AI as a way of honing your skills and capabilities for the game mechanics. It also helps whenever you don't have a person to play with on particularly boring days. The computer AI have 3 settings that simulate different play styles, providing more diversity when playing alone. there is also the option to play with other people both online, and in a pass n' play format where each player takes turns using the same mouse and screen on their respective turns.
Mostly, I play in person with family and friends, and I've discovered that the digital version of Splendor helps me to utilize better strategies overall. Either way, the mechanics of the game are the same. There are even the options of purchasing the various expansions through steam and then using those. I haven't played any of the expansions recently, but as soon as I do I will post an additional Splendor review.
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