Too Many Bones
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.9 / 5
- Year
- 2017
About the game
Too Many Bones is a fantasy dice-builder RPG where you take on a powerful Gearloc hero and battle across a campaign of encounters toward a final showdown with a fearsome kingpin. Rather than a static character sheet, your abilities live on customizable skill dice that you build up over the course of a campaign, giving battles a tactical puzzle feel unlike typical dice games. Playable solo or cooperatively with up to four, the game features 4-7 selectable classes, each with wildly different playstyles. Story-driven encounter cards add plot twists and comic relief between the tactical battles. It's a tactile, ambitious RPG experience built almost entirely around dice.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team finds the dice-builder concept genuinely innovative: it delivers RPG-style character growth without a single character sheet in sight. The variety between classes means multiple campaigns feel fresh rather than repetitive. It does demand a significant investment of both money and rules-learning time before it clicks. A rewarding choice for groups who love tactical combat puzzles and don't mind a hefty box.
What we like
- Innovative dice-building system delivers RPG-style growth without character sheets.
- Deep character customization across many distinct classes.
- Strong solo and cooperative campaign structure.
- High-quality, tactile components elevate the experience.
Keep in mind
- High cost of entry and a very large box footprint.
- Significant rules complexity to learn before the game clicks.
- Individual battles can run long, extending overall session length.
Who it's for
Best for dedicated strategy and RPG fans (12+) who enjoy tactical combat puzzles, solo or in small cooperative groups.
