Las Vegas
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.2 / 5
- Year
- 2012
About the game
Las Vegas is a fast, luck-fueled dice game where players roll and place colored dice on six casino cards, hoping to control the most dice on each casino to claim its cash. With simple push-your-luck decisions and lots of table talk, it's built for laughter and light competitive tension rather than deep strategy. Ties are broken by majority rules that can dramatically swing fortunes at the last roll. Designed by Rüdiger Dorn, it's rated a mere 1 out of 10 on alea's difficulty scale, making it one of the most accessible dice games around.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team finds Las Vegas to be a perfect filler for mixed groups, since the rules take minutes to learn but the outcomes stay exciting until the final die is placed. The 'schadenfreude' factor, watching an opponent's dice get bumped off a casino, is a big part of the fun. It doesn't offer much strategic depth, but that's exactly the point: it's built for quick, social, high-energy sessions.
What we like
- Extremely easy to teach in just a few minutes.
- High player interaction through dice majority battles.
- Fast 30-minute playtime suits any game night.
- Great mix of luck and light tactical die placement.
Keep in mind
- Heavy luck factor limits strategic control.
- Can feel repetitive over many plays.
- Little decision depth for gamers wanting more strategy.
Who it's for
Perfect for families and casual groups of 2-5 players aged 8+ looking for a light, luck-driven dice game with lots of table interaction.
