About the game
Cubitos turns dice into racers in this push-your-luck racing game, where your dice pool represents your team and every roll propels you around the track. Players buy new dice with different abilities, roll for movement and special effects, and decide how much risk to take before busting. The Catch-the-Leader mechanic and market of upgradeable dice keep the race close and strategic even as the finish line nears. Quick decisions and constant risk assessment make each lap feel meaningful. It's a colorful, fast-paced dice-crafting racer from designer John D. Clair.
Hobbli's Notes
Cubitos is push-your-luck dice-building done right: building your custom dice bag over the course of a race is deeply satisfying, and the rubber-banding keeps close finishes exciting even for players who fell behind early. It hits a nice sweet spot of being easy to teach but hard to master. A great choice for groups who like Clair's other deck- and dice-building designs.
What we like
- Dice-buying market gives strong customization within a racing framework.
- Catch-the-Leader mechanic keeps the race close throughout.
- Colorful theme and components appeal to a wide range of players.
- 60-minute playtime keeps the race brisk and engaging.
Keep in mind
- Heavy dice-rolling means luck swings can decide close races.
- Market decisions can create some downtime between turns.
- Racing theme is light and mostly a vehicle for the dice mechanics.
Who it's for
Good for ages 10 and up, families and dice-game fans in groups of 2-4 who enjoy push-your-luck racing.
