$13 Expansion That Fixed Splendor Duel | The Counterfeiters Rules + Review

In Splendor Duel you're a Renaissance jeweler crafting the finest adornments for royalty. In The Counterfeiters... you cheat. In this video I cover ALL the new rules for Splendor Duel: The Counterfeiters (2026, Marc André & Bruno Cathala), then give my honest verdict: does it add unnecessary complexity to an elegant game, or is it a game changer? What's new in the expansion: 💎 Glassware tokens — fake gems that can't buy Jewel cards, but bend every rule in the game 🃏 17 Counterfeiter cards — a new card type with permanent abilities: discounts, steals, bribes, even EXTRA TURNS 👑 8 new Royal cards — including two that move the finish line itself ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:40 The Pitch & What's in the Box 1:16 Setup Changes 2:11 Glassware Tokens 3:01 Counterfeiter Cards 5:37 The New Royal Cards 7:08 Quick Recap 7:15 My Thoughts & Verdict 📺 New to Splendor Duel? Watch the full how-to-play first:    • Splendor Duel - How to Play | Full Rules E...   Game: Splendor Duel: The Counterfeiters Designers: Marc André & Bruno Cathala Players: 2 | Time: ~45-60 min | Age: 10+ Requires: Splendor Duel base game Have you played The Counterfeiters? Do the fakes make the cut, or is base Duel already perfect? Let me know in the comments. That's in the Rulebook. 👋 #SplendorDuel #BoardGames #TheCounterfeiters #BoardGameReview #2PlayerGames #BrunoCathala