
- BGG rank
- BGG #143
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Troyes
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for Crystal Palace: Cards no 31
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Crystal Palace: Cards no 31 is an expansion for Crystal Palace released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 90–150 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Carsten Lauber and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Income.
Two promo cards, with number 31, first given to the first 300 people who registered for the digital event Camp Capstone. The invention is the Bandage-o-Matic, the person is Elizabeth Blackwell.
Crystal Palace: Cards no 31 supports 2–5 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 Crystal Palace: Cards no 31 is 90–150 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 Crystal Palace: Cards no 31 for ages 14 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.
Crystal Palace: Cards no 31 belongs to these categories: Economic, Dice, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Income. 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 Crystal Palace: Cards no 31 are: Carsten Lauber. 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 Crystal Palace: Cards no 31 as an expansion for Crystal Palace. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Crystal Palace to use it. Check that your edition of Crystal Palace is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.