Gems of Iridescia Game Review

Across three plays, there were a number of moments when I felt joy while playing designer Roberto Panetta’s luxurious 2025 release Gems of Iridescia. Published by Canada’s Rock, Stone & Dice, Gems of Iridescia comes in a deluxe edition that has all the fixins, from a linen-finished handbook to a fancy storage solution to gem tokens that shine just the right way in all kinds of light.

The artwork on the cards is cute. The back of the manual has a helpful “Pro Tips” section for new players. I think your best bet is to play Gems of Iridescia with its full complement of four players, but if you have less, a bot is included for use not only in solo mode, but also in a two- or three-player game to help round out your player count.

In terms of look and feel, I don’t think there’s a question that Panetta (a long-time gamer who has hit the scene with his first published design in Gems of Iridescia) got it right. While I wish the design hit more interesting high notes, Gems of Iridescia is on the right track for gamers looking for a very light exploration experience.

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