Long Shot: The Dice Game
- Players
- 1-8
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 25 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.0 / 5
- Year
- 2022
About the game
Long Shot: The Dice Game turns you into a horse-racing strategist, buying horses, placing bets, and rolling dice to push your steeds toward the finish line. Each turn you choose from a menu of dice-driven options, from moving horses to activating special abilities, all while trying to maximize your winnings across the race. Once three horses cross the line, payouts are tallied, and the player with the most money wins. It's a quick, push-your-luck game that scales up to eight players.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team likes how Long Shot: The Dice Game captures classic horse-racing excitement in a tight, fast package. The variety of ways to earn money keeps every player engaged, even those who don't own the leading horse. Its short playtime and large player capacity make it a great party-adjacent filler. The push-your-luck betting decisions provide just enough tension without heavy strategy.
What we like
- Supports up to eight players in a short playtime.
- Multiple ways to profit keep everyone invested.
- Simple dice-driven rules are easy to teach quickly.
- Push-your-luck betting adds fun tension.
Keep in mind
- Heavy reliance on dice luck over strategy.
- Repeated plays can feel similar without much variation.
- Money-focused scoring can feel abstract compared to the horse race theme.
Who it's for
Great for casual groups of up to eight players aged 14+ who enjoy quick, luck-driven betting games.
