--- product_id: 509306685 title: "Holy Grail Games Encyclopedia - Dice Based Worker Placement Board Game, Ages 14+, 1-4 Players" brand: "holy grail games" price: "€ 150.67" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Holy Grail Games" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/509306685-holy-grail-games-encyclopedia-dice-based-worker-placement-board-game store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Dice-based strategic placement 1-4 players, solo to group play 100+ unique illustrations Holy Grail Games Encyclopedia - Dice Based Worker Placement Board Game, Ages 14+, 1-4 Players **Brand:** holy grail games **Price:** € 150.67 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎲 Roll, research, and rise to fame in the ultimate naturalist showdown! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Holy Grail Games Encyclopedia - Dice Based Worker Placement Board Game, Ages 14+, 1-4 Players by holy grail games - **How much does it cost?** € 150.67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/509306685-holy-grail-games-encyclopedia-dice-based-worker-placement-board-game) ## Best For - holy grail games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted holy grail games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Accessible Yet Deep:** Easy to learn, endlessly replayable for strategic mastery 🔄 - • **Learn While You Play:** Blend education with excitement through natural history insights 📚 - • **Visually Stunning Gameplay:** Immerse yourself in over 100 beautifully crafted illustrations 🖼️ - • **Become a Renowned Naturalist:** Compete to publish discoveries and dominate Buffon's Encyclopedia 🏆 - • **Master the Art of Dice Strategy:** Engage in deep, tactical worker placement with every roll 🎲 ## Overview Holy Grail Games Encyclopedia is a dice-based worker placement board game for 1-4 players aged 14+, combining strategic gameplay with educational content on natural history. Featuring over 100 unique illustrations and designed for easy learning with deep replayability, players compete to publish discoveries and become the top contributor to Buffon's Encyclopedia. ## Description The year is 1739, and as aspiring naturalists and adventurers, you’ve been hired by the Comte de Buffon – Darwin’s predecessor – to help him create the first encyclopedia of natural history. To do so, you’ll be conducting research, organizing ambitious expeditions and publishing studies of the world’s most fascinating creatures! The aim of the game is to become the biggest contributor to Buffon’s encyclopedia. Encyclopedia is a dice-based worker placement game for 1-4 players, designed by Olivier Melison avec Eric Dubus, the authors of Museum and Dominations: Road to Civilization. Through a dice placement mechanic, you will be able to choose different animals to study, prepare for your research and lead expeditions to other continents. All this will allow you to reach your main goal: publishing your findings to impress the public and increase your fame! ## Features - STRATEGIC WORKER PLACEMENT WITH DICE: Immerse yourself in scientific discovery! Strategically place dice to study animals, prepare research, lead expeditions, and ultimately publish your findings. - BECOME A RENOWNED NATURALIST: Achieve scientific greatness! Compete to become the biggest contributor to Buffon's Encyclopedia, gaining victory points through published discoveries and public acclaim. - EDUCATIONAL YET THRILLING GAMEPLAY: Learn while you play! Encyclopedia blends an attractive theme with educational content, offering a fun way to discover the world of natural history. - STUNNING VISUAL APPEAL: A feast for the eyes! Encyclopedia features over 100 beautifully unique illustrations, enhancing both the theme and overall table presence. - EASY TO LEARN, EXCITING TO PLAY: Easy to grasp, hard to master! Encyclopedia offers an accessible worker placement experience with surprising strategic depth for repeat plays. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0B6CSV4SW | | Assembly Required | No | | Batteries Required? | No | | Batteries included? | No | | Colour | Multicolor | | Date First Available | 16 July 2022 | | Educational Objective(s) | Literacy & Spacial Awareness | | Item model number | ENC01EN | | Language | English | | Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up | | Material Type(s) | Plastic | | Number of Game Players | 1-4 | | Product Dimensions | 29.59 x 29.59 x 7.01 cm; 2.6 kg | | Release date | 12 July 2022 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Holy Grail Games - **Genre:** Strategie - **Material:** Plastic - **Number of players:** 1-4 - **Theme:** Animal ## Images ![Holy Grail Games Encyclopedia - Dice Based Worker Placement Board Game, Ages 14+, 1-4 Players - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Vh6GrbdnL.jpg) ![Holy Grail Games Encyclopedia - Dice Based Worker Placement Board Game, Ages 14+, 1-4 Players - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EeMcyc4CL.jpg) ![Holy Grail Games Encyclopedia - Dice Based Worker Placement Board Game, Ages 14+, 1-4 Players - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nOIv6CnqL.jpg) ![Holy Grail Games Encyclopedia - Dice Based Worker Placement Board Game, Ages 14+, 1-4 Players - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wqmHkguaL.jpg) ![Holy Grail Games Encyclopedia - Dice Based Worker Placement Board Game, Ages 14+, 1-4 Players - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91cE11MNxHL.jpg) ## Frequently Bought Together - Holy Grail Games | Encyclopedia | Strategy Board Game | Dice and Worker Placement | 1 to 4 Players | 25+ Minutes | Ages 14+ - Synapses Games | Yokohama | Strategy Board Game | Worker Placement Set in Japan | 2 to 4 Players | 90 Minutes | Ages 14+ - Iello: Khora, Rise of an Empire, Race to Development Game, Develop your City Faster and Better than Your Opponents, 2 to 4 Players, 75 Minute Play Time, For Ages 14 and up --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/509306685-holy-grail-games-encyclopedia-dice-based-worker-placement-board-game](https://www.desertcart.be/products/509306685-holy-grail-games-encyclopedia-dice-based-worker-placement-board-game) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*