Dice Throne: Season Two - Gunslinger v. Samurai
- 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 - Gunslinger v. Samurai adds two intense new hero matchups to the acclaimed Dice Throne combat system. Players roll a unique set of five dice to trigger their hero's abilities, then spend accumulated combat points on cards that grant upgrades, status effects, and dice manipulation. This standalone entry supports head-to-head duels between the sharpshooting Gunslinger and the disciplined Samurai, each playing completely differently from the other. Fast rounds and constant back-and-forth swings make every duel feel like a tense showdown. It combines with other Dice Throne boxes for larger multiplayer battles.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team is a fan of how distinct each hero feels in Dice Throne: the Gunslinger's tactical reloading and the Samurai's stance-based combat play nothing alike, which keeps rematches fresh. The dice-and-card combat loop is easy to teach but has real tactical depth in how you spend combat points. As a standalone two-player box, it's an easy entry point, though collecting more heroes opens up bigger multiplayer battles. Its fast, punchy duels make it a great pick for competitive two-player game nights.
What we like
- Each hero plays with a completely distinct dice-and-card system.
- Fast-paced 40-minute duels stay tense throughout.
- Combines with other Dice Throne boxes for bigger multiplayer battles.
- Easy to teach despite meaningful tactical depth.
Keep in mind
- Standalone box is limited to two players without expansions.
- Requires additional Dice Throne sets to play with more than two people.
- Dice-based combat may frustrate players seeking pure strategy.
Who it's for
Great for two players aged 8+ who enjoy competitive dice-and-card combat games.
