Dice Hospital
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.3 / 5
- Year
- 2018
About the game
Dice Hospital is a worker-placement game where dice represent patients, with low rolls indicating poor health that you must treat before it's too late. Using your hospital staff, you place workers to admit, diagnose, and treat patients on your personal hospital board, occasionally calling in specialist staff to handle emergencies. Balancing efficient treatment against the flow of new arrivals raises your hospital's reputation with local authorities. The player with the highest reputation at the end wins.
Hobbli's Notes
A clever theme translation that turns simple dice values into a genuinely engaging worker-placement puzzle. It's approachable enough for newer Euro gamers while still offering meaningful optimization decisions. The included solo mode is a nice bonus for players who want to try it alone first.
What we like
- Clever dice-as-patients theme ties mechanics to theme well.
- Accessible worker placement for newer gamers.
- Includes a solid solo mode.
- Satisfying puzzle of triaging and treating patients efficiently.
Keep in mind
- Clinical theme may feel dry for some players.
- Limited direct player interaction.
- Can run long with a full four players.
Who it's for
Family and Euro gamers aged 10 and up who enjoy accessible worker-placement puzzles, including solo players.
