First Edition · Only 1,000 copies
Forge combos. Flip markets. Craft the Crown.
Build a resource engine, manipulate a shared market, and time tactical Tools to outmaneuver your rivals. Race to 50 Gold — or risk everything to craft the Crown.
2-4 players · 30-60 minutes · Ages 14+
First Edition · $39.99 · In stock · Free worldwide shipping included
From the Designer
Hi there! My name's Garrett.
I designed Craft the Crown to be easy to learn but hard to master. When you're first learning the game, it can feel somewhat like a game of Mario Kart, with random items appearing to speed you up or slow down your opponents, and blue shells to threaten 1st place. As you play more games and get a familiarity with what crafting recipes are available, the game will begin to feel much less random and will turn into a strategic game of timing and short-term vs long-term decision-making. The game is built to reward creativity, so go wild and make some crazy combos!
Thank you so much for purchasing the game and giving it a try. This game has been a labor of love and I can't wait to hear what you think of it. This First Edition has been battle-tested by my friends and family, but I'm sure that there is room for improvement here in future editions. Please let me know if you have any feedback on the game or any suggestions for improvements. If you really like the game and want to see more of it, please let me know that as well! I'm always open to ideas for new cards, future expansions, etc., and want to hear your thoughts.
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Recipes & Resources
Each turn, you will draw Recipes that allow you to craft new and varied types of Resources. There are 3 main types of Resources in the game: Elements, Tools, and Sites.
Elements
The building blocks of the game. Elements are ingredients for crafting other recipes and can be sold for a profit.
Tools
Powerful single-use effects. Tools help you advance your strategy or disrupt your opponents.
Sites
Passive upgrades. Sites provide ongoing income or special rules that shape your economy.
How to Win
Most games of Craft the Crown will be won by the player who earns 50 gold first. However, legend tells us that the Crown presents another path to victory...
Resource Glossary
There are 3 foundational Basic Elements of the game: Stone, Wood, and Water. They are available for purchase from the start of the game and are used to craft more valuable Resources.
Every other Resource must be crafted from a combination of Basic Elements and other Resources. Tap the ? to see what each one does.
Feedback & Contact Form
Have a rules question, a favorite combo, or an idea for a future expansion? I would love to hear it. Leave your name and email if you would like a reply.
Play the Web Version
In order to rapidly test different versions of the game while I was designing it, I made a web version of the game for me and my friends to play. It doesn't come with a tutorial, but if you know how to play the physical game then the online version may come naturally to you. It should function identically to the current physical version of the game, with the exception of not being able to trade with other players. You can play against friends or against an AI bot that I wrote for it. If you notice any bugs with the web version or the bot, please let me know via the feedback form.