Crystal Palace
Choose your own dice values but pay for the privilege in this World Fair Euro where ambition constantly exceeds budget.
Who it's for
Heavy Euro fans who love the tension of pushing your luck with self-assigned dice values and managing tight budgets.
Not for you if…
You prefer lighter games or dislike the economic pressure of loans and tight income management.
Vibe's take
budget brinkmanship, dice-value gambling, World Fair ambition, heavy Euro decisions
About this game
Set your dice values yourself, but pay dearly for high numbers. Crystal Palace upends dice worker placement by letting you choose your die faces, then charging you income proportional to their total. High dice guarantee powerful actions but drain your treasury; low dice save money but risk being outbid. Set against the 1851 World Fair in London, you recruit famous inventors, patent innovations, and stage spectacular exhibits. The tension between ambition and budget is constant and delicious.
Get it
from €47
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–150 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.8 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
6.7/10
Rank #857
3.8k ratings
Published
2019
Designed by
Carsten Lauber
Published by
DiceTree Games, White Goblin Games, Brain Star, Maldito Games, Super Meeple, Feuerland Spiele, Cranio Creations, Capstone Games
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