Alhambra The Card Game – Quick Majorities for 2 to 6 💎

A new card game based on Alhambra, for when you want something clever but quick. Alhambra The Card Game by Dirk Henn is the 2026 Family & Friends edition from Queen Games: about 30 minutes, 2 to 6 players aged 8 and up, and rules short enough to explain while you shuffle.

There is no city to lay out, just a lively tug-of-war over buildings. Everyone eyes the same four buildings on offer, and the question is always the same: grab one now, or wait for the right gems so you can pay exactly and go again? Two scoring cards hide in the gem deck, so you never know exactly when the next scoring comes and a lead can change hands fast. It works for families, friends around the table and Alhambra fans, and two players can play too, with an imaginary third collector named Dirk.

💎 Take Gems

One card, or several worth 5 or less in total.

🏰 Buy a Building

Pay in the gem type shown below it. No change is given.

🎯 Pay Exactly

…and you take another turn straight away.

📊 Win the Majorities

Scoring A rewards first place, B adds second, C adds third.

🏁 End the Game

When the buildings can't be refilled to four, the most points win.

Why You'll Love It:

• ⏱️ Quick and clever: real decisions in about 30 minutes.
• 👥 Room for everyone: from two players up to six.
• 🎒 Easy to take along: 169 cards in a small box. More ideas among our card games.

Quick facts

• Type: card game of collecting and majorities
• Players: 2–6
• Playing time: about 30 minutes
• Age: 8+
• Designer: Dirk Henn
• Publisher: Queen Games
• Contents: 169 cards (108 gemstone cards, 54 building cards, 4 building site cards, 2 scoring cards, 1 overview card), rules
• You also need: pen and paper for scoring
• Edition / language: Family & Friends, Multilingual Edition (English, German, French, Dutch)

Which languages are the rules in? English, German, French and Dutch, all in the box.
Do I need the Alhambra board game? No – it is a standalone card game. You only need pen and paper for scoring.

Shuffle the gems, set out four buildings and see who claims the majorities. 💎

⚠️ Warning: Choking hazard – small parts. Not for children under 3 years.