D-Day Dice

D-Day Dice

DiceWargame
Players
1-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
1 player
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
45 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
14+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
2.0 / 5
Year
2012

About the game

D-Day Dice drops players into the chaos of the Normandy landings on June 6th, 1944, as they organize improvised units to assault a deadly German machine gun nest. Rolling and re-rolling dice to gather soldiers, specialists, and equipment, you push your luck to advance sector by sector across the beach. Since all players act simultaneously and must support one another, teamwork and timing are essential to surviving the assault. Solo rules are also included for lone commanders.

Hobbli's Notes

D-Day Dice does a great job of making dice-rolling feel tense and thematic, with the push-your-luck resource gathering capturing the desperation of storming a beach under fire. Simultaneous play keeps everyone engaged rather than waiting through long turns. It's a lighter, quicker co-op experience than many WWII-themed games, making it a good entry point for the genre.

What we like

  • Simultaneous play keeps all players engaged without long waits.
  • Push-your-luck dice mechanic captures the tension of a beach assault.
  • Solo mode makes it flexible for single-player sessions.
  • Expandable with multiple official expansions for added content.

Keep in mind

  • Dice-driven resolution introduces significant luck into outcomes.
  • WWII combat theme may feel intense or heavy for casual players.

Who it's for

Good for 1-4 players aged 14+ who enjoy cooperative push-your-luck dice games with a WWII theme.

Mechanics

Cooperative GameDice RollingPush Your LuckSimultaneous Action Selection

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