Crystal Palace

Categories: Dice, Economic

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

Players: 2–5

Ages: 14+

Playtime: 60–150 Min

In Crystal Palace, set during the first World Fair in London in 1851, players assume the roles of nations vying to make a splash with remarkable inventions and gain support from influential figures.

This dice-placement game allows players to set the stats of their dice at the start of each round, with higher numbers offering greater benefits but at a cost. Dice are placed on one of eight action locations—Patent Office, Reform Club, London Times, Port of London, Waterloo Station, British Museum, Bank of England, or Westminster—to compete for valuable resources, patents, and expertise.

In this world of quirky inventions, you’ll encounter notable figures like Phileas Fogg, Levi Strauss, and Amelia Edwards, and develop imaginative gadgets such as the Thinking Machine, Beer Glass Counter, and Climate Changer.