Crystal Palace

A game by Carsten Lauber

2 - 5 Players 60 - 150 minutes High

End Game Bonuses, Income, Loans, Modular Board, Set Collection, Take That, Turn Order: Auction, Worker Placement with Dice Workers

Dice, Economic

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In Crystal Palace, you'll take on the role of a nation during the first World Fair in London, competing to create a buzz with incredible inventions and influential supporters. This dice-placement game lets you determine your dice stats at the start of each round, but be warned, higher numbers come at a cost. You'll place your dice on various action locations, like the Patent Office or British Museum, to snag the best resources, patents, and brains. As you navigate the game, you'll encounter fascinating figures like Phileas Fogg and Amelia Edwards, and get to invent quirky gadgets like the Thinking machine or Climate changer. With 2 to 5 players and a playtime of 60 to 150 minutes, Crystal Palace offers a fun and challenging experience, although the rules may take some time to learn. Get ready to roll the dice and make your mark on the world of Crystal Palace.