Dice Throne: Season Two - Cursed Pirate v. Artificer
- 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).
- 2.6 / 5
- Year
- 2018
About the game
Dice Throne: Season Two pits two new unique heroes - the Cursed Pirate and the Artificer - against each other in fast, tactical dice combat. Roll your hero's five signature dice to trigger devastating abilities, then spend combat points on cards that upgrade your hero, apply status effects, or manipulate dice outcomes. Each hero plays completely differently, offering asymmetric strategic showdowns every match. This standalone two-player set can also combine with other Dice Throne heroes for larger battles. It's quick, punchy combat with real depth hiding behind its accessible dice-rolling core.
Hobbli's Notes
Dice Throne has built a strong reputation for turning dice-chucking into a genuinely tactical dueling experience, and this Season Two set continues that trend with two flavorful new heroes. The asymmetric hero designs mean each matchup feels fresh, and the card-based upgrade system adds real strategic depth beyond simple dice luck. It shines best as a focused two-player head-to-head, though it can expand with other sets for bigger battles. A great pick for competitive duos who enjoy a bit of theme with their tactics.
What we like
- Highly asymmetric, flavorful hero designs.
- Combines dice luck with meaningful strategic choices.
- Fast-paced, exciting combat rounds.
- Combines with other Dice Throne sets for bigger games.
Keep in mind
- Best experienced as a 2-player game unless more sets are owned.
- Dice luck can swing individual rounds significantly.
- Learning each hero's unique dice combos takes time.
Who it's for
Great for competitive two-player groups aged 8+ who enjoy dice-driven combat with strategic card play.
