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== Round Structure ==  
== Round Structure ==  
The game is played in rounds. In each round:
The game is played in rounds. In each round:
* every player takes one turn.  
* - every player takes one turn.  
* the player with the most Valuable crystals (not black) in their '''Cart''' at the end of the round becomes first player.
* - the player with the most Valuable crystals (not black) in their '''Cart''' at the end of the round becomes first player.
* 2 '''unstable/Autunite crystals''' are added to the bag
* - 2 '''unstable/Autunite crystals''' are added to the bag


== Turn Structure ==
== Turn Structure ==
Players complete the following 3 steps in order:
Players complete the following 3 steps in order:
# '''Mine a crystal'''
* 1. '''Mine a crystal'''
# '''Roll the dice'''
* 2. '''Roll the dice'''
# '''Perform actions'''
* 3. '''Perform actions'''


=== Mine a crystal ===
=== Mine a crystal ===
* The player draws a crystal from the bag and places it in their cart.  
* - The player draws a crystal from the bag and places it in their cart.  
* If the mined crystal is an unstable (black) crystal, the player receives a reroll marker.  
* - If the mined crystal is an '''unstable/Autunite crystal''', the player receives a reroll marker.  
* There is no limit to the number of reroll markers a player can have.
* - There is no limit to the number of reroll markers a player can have.


=== Roll the dice ===
=== Roll the dice ===
* Each player has up to three dice rolls per turn.  
* - Each player has up to three dice rolls per turn.  
* In the first, all 5 dice must be rolled.  
* - In the first, all 5 dice must be rolled.  
* In the second and third they can reroll as many dice as they want.  
* - In the second and third they can reroll as many dice as they want.  
* If they have a reroll marker, the player can discard it to perform an extra reroll.
* - If they have a reroll marker, the player can discard it to perform an extra reroll.


=== Perform actions ===
=== Perform actions ===
* According to the result of the dice, the player will be able to perform one or more actions.  
* - According to the result of the dice, the player will be able to perform one or more actions.  
* Many actions require a minimum of 2 dice to perform the action.
* - Many actions require a minimum of 2 dice to perform the action.
* Many actions are improved by additional dice.
* - Many actions are improved by additional dice.


{| class="wikitable" style="width:auto;" border="2"   
{| class="wikitable" style="width:auto;" border="2"   
| [[File:Pickaxe_dice.PNG|100px]] ||Pickaxe || Minimum 1 || Mine 1 crystal per '''Pickaxe die'''.
| [[File:Pickaxe_dice.PNG|100px]] ||'''Pickaxe''' || Minimum 1 || style="text-align:left"|Mine 1 crystal per '''Pickaxe die'''.
|-
|-
| [[File:Jackhammer_dice.PNG|100px]] ||Jackhammer || Minimum 2 || Mine 1 crystal per '''Jackhammer die''' and return half to the bag (rounded down).
| [[File:Jackhammer_dice.PNG|100px]] ||'''Jackhammer''' || Minimum 2 || style="text-align:left"|Mine 1 crystal per '''Jackhammer die''' and return half to the bag (rounded down).
|-
|-
| [[File:Chest_dice.PNG|100px]] ||Chest || Minimum 2 || Move 1 crystal to the chest for 2 '''Chest dice''', 2 crystals for 3 '''chest dice''', etc.  
| [[File:Chest_dice.PNG|100px]] ||'''Chest''' || Minimum 2 || style="text-align:left"|Move 1 crystal to the chest for 2 '''Chest dice''', 2 crystals for 3 '''chest dice''', etc.  
|-
|-
| [[File:Transfer_dice.PNG|100px]] ||Transfer || Minimum 2 || Move 1 crystal to another player's cart for 2 '''Transfer dice''', 2 crystals for 3 '''Transfer dice''', etc. May be given to different opponents.
| [[File:Transfer_dice.PNG|100px]] ||'''Transfer''' || Minimum 2 || style="text-align:left"|Move 1 crystal to another player's cart for 2 '''Transfer dice''', 2 crystals for 3 '''Transfer dice''', etc. May be given to different opponents.
|-
|-
| [[File:Steal_dice.PNG|100px]] ||Steal || Minimum 2 || Move 1 crystal from another player's cart to your own for 2 '''Steal dice''', 2 crystals for 3 '''Steal dice''', etc. May not be stolen from chests. May be stolen from different opponents.
| [[File:Steal_dice.PNG|100px]] ||'''Steal''' || Minimum 2 || style="text-align:left"|Move 1 crystal from another player's cart to your own for 2 '''Steal dice''', 2 crystals for 3 '''Steal dice''', etc. May not be stolen from chests. May be stolen from different opponents.
|-
|-
| [[File:Helmet_dice.PNG|100px]] ||Helmet || Multiples of 2 ||2 '''Helmet dice''' substitute for any other 1 die face.
| [[File:Helmet_dice.PNG|100px]] ||'''Helmet''' || Multiples of 2 ||style="text-align:left"|2 '''Helmet dice''' substitute for any other 1 die face.
|}
|}


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Points are awarded for each crystal according to colour/type:
Points are awarded for each crystal according to colour/type:
* crystals can be in the chest or cart
* - crystals can be in the chest or cart
* '''unstable/Autunite''' awards a penalty
* - '''unstable/Autunite''' awards a penalty


{| class="wikitable" style="width:auto;" border="2"   
{| class="wikitable" style="width:auto;" border="2"   
| [[File:Quartz_stone.PNG|50px]] ||Quartz || 2 points each
| [[File:Quartz_stone.PNG|50px]] ||'''Quartz''' || 2 points each
|-
|-
| [[File:Rubellite_stone.PNG|50px]] ||Rubellite || 3 points each
| [[File:Rubellite_stone.PNG|50px]] ||'''Rubellite''' || 3 points each
|-
|-
| [[File:Emerald_stone.PNG|50px]] ||Emerald || 4 points each
| [[File:Emerald_stone.PNG|50px]] ||'''Emerald''' || 4 points each
|-
|-
| [[File:Sapphire_stone.PNG|50px]] ||Sapphire || 5 points each
| [[File:Sapphire_stone.PNG|50px]] ||'''Sapphire''' || 5 points each
|-
|-
| [[File:Ruby_stone.PNG|50px]] ||Ruby || 7 points each
| [[File:Ruby_stone.PNG|50px]] ||'''Ruby''' || 7 points each
|-
|-
| [[File:Amber_stone.PNG|50px]] ||Amber || 9 points each
| [[File:Amber_stone.PNG|50px]] ||'''Amber''' || 9 points each
|-
|-
| [[File:Autunite_stone.PNG|50px]] ||unstable/Autunite || style="color: red" |'''-3 points each'''
| [[File:Autunite_stone.PNG|50px]] ||'''unstable/Autunite''' || style="color: red" |'''-3 points each'''
|}
|}


Bonus points are awarded for collections of crystals of the same colour:
Bonus points are awarded for collections of crystals of the same colour:
* crystals can be in the chest or cart
* - crystals can be in the chest or cart
* does not include unstable/Autunite
* - does not include unstable/Autunite
{| class="wikitable" style="width:auto;" border="2"   
{| class="wikitable" style="width:auto;" border="2"   
| [[File:Quartz_stone.PNG|50px]][[File:Quartz_stone.PNG|50px]][[File:Quartz_stone.PNG|50px]] ||3 identical Crystals || 3 points
| [[File:Quartz_stone.PNG|50px]][[File:Quartz_stone.PNG|50px]][[File:Quartz_stone.PNG|50px]] ||3 identical Crystals || 3 points
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|}
|}


Reckless Penalty is awarded to the player with the fewest crystals '''in their chest'''
'''Reckless Penalty''' is awarded to the player with the fewest crystals '''in their chest'''
* <span style="color: red"> '''-5 points''' </span>
* <span style="color: red"> '''-5 points''' </span>
* In case of a tie, all tied players lose 5 points.
* In case of a tie, all tied players lose 5 points.


'''The player with the most points after 6 rounds wins.'''
'''The player with the most points after 6 rounds wins.'''

Revision as of 05:36, 6 May 2026

Quartz

This is a set collection game. Collect high value crystals while avoiding theft and unstable/Autunite crystals. The game is played across six rounds.

Round Structure

The game is played in rounds. In each round:

  • - every player takes one turn.
  • - the player with the most Valuable crystals (not black) in their Cart at the end of the round becomes first player.
  • - 2 unstable/Autunite crystals are added to the bag

Turn Structure

Players complete the following 3 steps in order:

  • 1. Mine a crystal
  • 2. Roll the dice
  • 3. Perform actions

Mine a crystal

  • - The player draws a crystal from the bag and places it in their cart.
  • - If the mined crystal is an unstable/Autunite crystal, the player receives a reroll marker.
  • - There is no limit to the number of reroll markers a player can have.

Roll the dice

  • - Each player has up to three dice rolls per turn.
  • - In the first, all 5 dice must be rolled.
  • - In the second and third they can reroll as many dice as they want.
  • - If they have a reroll marker, the player can discard it to perform an extra reroll.

Perform actions

  • - According to the result of the dice, the player will be able to perform one or more actions.
  • - Many actions require a minimum of 2 dice to perform the action.
  • - Many actions are improved by additional dice.
Pickaxe dice.PNG Pickaxe Minimum 1 Mine 1 crystal per Pickaxe die.
Jackhammer dice.PNG Jackhammer Minimum 2 Mine 1 crystal per Jackhammer die and return half to the bag (rounded down).
Chest dice.PNG Chest Minimum 2 Move 1 crystal to the chest for 2 Chest dice, 2 crystals for 3 chest dice, etc.
Transfer dice.PNG Transfer Minimum 2 Move 1 crystal to another player's cart for 2 Transfer dice, 2 crystals for 3 Transfer dice, etc. May be given to different opponents.
Steal dice.PNG Steal Minimum 2 Move 1 crystal from another player's cart to your own for 2 Steal dice, 2 crystals for 3 Steal dice, etc. May not be stolen from chests. May be stolen from different opponents.
Helmet dice.PNG Helmet Multiples of 2 2 Helmet dice substitute for any other 1 die face.

Scoring

Points are awarded for each crystal according to colour/type:

  • - crystals can be in the chest or cart
  • - unstable/Autunite awards a penalty
Quartz stone.PNG Quartz 2 points each
Rubellite stone.PNG Rubellite 3 points each
Emerald stone.PNG Emerald 4 points each
Sapphire stone.PNG Sapphire 5 points each
Ruby stone.PNG Ruby 7 points each
Amber stone.PNG Amber 9 points each
Autunite stone.PNG unstable/Autunite -3 points each

Bonus points are awarded for collections of crystals of the same colour:

  • - crystals can be in the chest or cart
  • - does not include unstable/Autunite
Quartz stone.PNGQuartz stone.PNGQuartz stone.PNG 3 identical Crystals 3 points
Quartz stone.PNGQuartz stone.PNGQuartz stone.PNGQuartz stone.PNG 4 identical Crystals 6 points
Quartz stone.PNGQuartz stone.PNGQuartz stone.PNGQuartz stone.PNGQuartz stone.PNG 5 identical Crystals 10 points

Reckless Penalty is awarded to the player with the fewest crystals in their chest

  • -5 points
  • In case of a tie, all tied players lose 5 points.

The player with the most points after 6 rounds wins.

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