# Quartz: The Dice Game

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 6.2
- **BGG Rank**: #13189
- **Players**: 3-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 1.33 / 5
- **Designers**: Luis Francisco, Sérgio Halaban
- **Artists**: Luis Francisco, Max Grecke
- **Publishers**: Grok Games, Lucky Duck Games, Mandala Jogos
- **Categories**: Dice, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, Set Collection

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love fast-paced 'push your luck' games with pretty components and direct player interaction.Very attractive visual componentsSimple rules and quick learningFun and competitive interactionDynamic and short sessionsLuck heavily influences the outcomeInteraction might be frustrating for someRECOMMENDED

## Description
Imagine that new mines have just been discovered, and the gold rush — or rather, the crystal rush — is on! In Quartz: The Dice Game, you play as a dwarven miner with one simple goal: extract as much value as possible in a single day of work. The dwarf who ends up with the most money claims the entire mine for themselves. But be careful, because mining is far from a peaceful job.

The game unfolds over six intense rounds. On your turn, the first thing you do is draw a crystal from the bag. If you're lucky, it's a valuable gem; if not, you pull an unstable crystal, which is a headache but grants you a reroll marker to help fix your dice rolls. Speaking of which, dice are the heart of the experience. You start by rolling five dice and can reroll up to three times to get the best symbols. If you have a reroll marker, you can spend it for one extra attempt.

The dice symbols determine your actions. The more matching icons you get, the more powerful the action becomes. You can mine additional crystals to fill your cart, steal gems from your opponents (who doesn't love a bit of mischief?), store your treasures in the chest for safety, or perform the most devious move: transferring your unstable crystals into another player's cart.

At the end of the day, the moment of truth arrives. You sum up the points from your crystals and earn bonuses for sets of the same color. However, unstable crystals subtract points from your total, and to make things worse, the player with the fewest crystals in their chest suffers an additional penalty. It's a fast-paced game with that 'just one more roll' tension that keeps everyone on edge!

## FAQ
### Is the game complex? Do I need hours to learn it?
Not at all! It's very accessible. In about 10 minutes, you'll be mining and stealing crystals from your friends.

### How long does a game take?
Fast! Usually between 30 to 45 minutes, depending on how much the group enjoys the banter over stealing.

### How many people can play?
From 3 to 6 players. It's great for larger groups because of its dynamic nature.

### Are the components high quality?
Yes, the crystals and icon-based dice add a special touch and make the table look great.

### Is it suitable for non-gamers?
Definitely. It's an excellent gateway game due to the dice mechanics and simple theme.

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