Dice Throne: Season Two - Seraph v. Vampire Lord
- Players
- 2
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 40 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.2 / 5
- Year
- 2018
About the game
Dice Throne: Season Two pits two players' heroes in fast-paced dice combat, with each character playing and feeling completely distinct thanks to unique dice combinations and ability cards. This standalone two-player box introduces the Seraph and Vampire Lord, adding new heroes and matchups to the acclaimed Dice Throne system. Players roll their hero's five dice to trigger attacks and abilities, accumulate combat points, and spend them on cards that grant upgrades, apply status effects, or manipulate dice. It's a tense, tactical duel that rewards reading your opponent and managing your resources.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team loves Dice Throne for nailing that rare combination of tactile dice-rolling fun with real strategic card play; each hero genuinely feels different to pilot. The head-to-head format makes for tense, replayable rematches. As a standalone Season Two entry, it's a great jumping-on point, though additional heroes are needed to expand beyond two players.
What we like
- Highly distinct heroes with unique dice combos and abilities.
- Fast-paced, tense head-to-head combat.
- Card play adds meaningful strategic depth beyond pure dice luck.
- Standalone box for two-player matchups right out of the box.
Keep in mind
- Requires additional heroes/boxes to play beyond two players.
- Dice-based combat still carries a luck factor some strategists dislike.
- Ongoing status effect tracking can add bookkeeping.
Who it's for
Perfect for two players aged 8+ who enjoy quick, competitive dice-and-card combat duels.
