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Biathlon Crystal Globe: Piste du Grand-Bornand
- 2–12 players
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- BGG #15,898
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Biathlon Crystal Globe
2022
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- 2–12 players
- 60 min
- 7+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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Biathlon Crystal Globe is a board game released in 2022 for 2–12 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Christophe Leclercq and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Push Your Luck.
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About the game
Play as a biathlete in an unbearable suspense race. Biathlon Crystal Globe offers you the possibility of competing in all biathlon disciplines (Sprint, Pursuit, Mass Start, Relay, etc.). One day race, season or Championship. Become master of the Crystal Globe! Choose his characteristics, rather very good at shooting or very good at skiing, unless you prefer him to be good in both disciplines. Each type of biathlete has its own movement die. Build your race to surprise your opponents. You have energy cards that allow you to make the difference in the terrible climbs to leave your competitors behind. But this reserve is not inexhaustible. It's a safe bet that the fate of your race will be decided on the shooting range. Shooting lying down or standing up, with or without wind, you will have to choose for your biathlete between a fast but risky shot or a more steady and safer shot. Two very different strategies but both can be winning. Because each missed ball will make you lose a lot of time on the penalty ring. It's up to you to choose the one that will win the day before you make the last lap, with the other biathletes chasing you. Goal of the game: Embody a biathlete during an unbearable suspense race. How to play: Choose their characteristics, rather very good at shooting or very good at skiing, unless you prefer them to be good in both disciplines. Each type of biathlete has its own set of movement die, shooting dice and Energy deck. You have energy cards that allow you to make the difference in the terrible climbs to leave your competitors behind. But this reserve is not inexhaustible. It's a safe bet that the fate of your race will be decided on the shooting range. Shooting lying down or standing up, with or without wind, you will have to choose for your biathlete between a fast but risky shot or a more steady and safer shot. Two very different strategies but both can be winning. Because each missed ball will make you lose a lot of time on the penalty ring. It's up to you to choose the one that will win the day before you make the last lap, with the other biathletes chasing you. End of the game: Cross the finish line. — Description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Biathlon Crystal Globe supports 2–12 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Biathlon Crystal Globe is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Biathlon Crystal Globe for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Biathlon Crystal Globe has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Biathlon Crystal Globe belongs to these categories: Sports. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Push Your Luck. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Biathlon Crystal Globe are: Christophe Leclercq. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Biathlon Crystal Globe as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.