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Crystal Code

Crystal Code

Tactic · 2006
2–430 min10+ yrs1.4/5 complexity4.7 BGG#29.553 BGG78FamilyStrategy
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How do you play Crystal Code?

In Crystal Code the players have to use cunning and a bit of luck to arrange chains of pentagons. Arrange the chains fastest, and earn more crystals. Crystals give energy to the mysterious machine from the Renaissance.

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In Crystal Code the players have to use cunning and a bit of luck to arrange chains of pentagons. Arrange the chains fastest, and earn more crystals. Crystals give energy to the mysterious machine from the Renaissance. The player who has built the biggest working machine at the end of the game wins.

game anatomy
Complexity1.4 / 5
BGG rating4.7 / 10
Vibe
FamilyStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#29.553
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Crystal Code cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Crystal Code cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Crystal Code?
Crystal Code is a abstract strategy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring pattern building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Crystal Code — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Crystal Code support?
Crystal Code is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Crystal Code take?
A game of Crystal Code takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Crystal Code for?
Crystal Code is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Crystal Code?
Crystal Code has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.4 out of 5.

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