Diced Veggies

Diced Veggies

Players
2-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
3 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
30 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
6+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.4 / 5
Year
2023

About the game

Diced Veggies is a light dice-drafting kitchen game for 2-4 chefs. Players slice ingredient dice away from a shared chopping block and assign them to recipes, managing both the pip count and specific values to unlock scoring 'Hypes.' Hand management and set collection combine with a solo mode, making it a flexible, quick-playing game about cooking up culinary masterpieces. From the Cappel family of designers, it's a colorful, approachable filler.

Hobbli's Notes

Hobbli's editors like Diced Veggies for its clever dice-slicing twist: deciding how much of the shared chopping block to take is a satisfying push-your-luck-adjacent puzzle. The recipe and Hype system rewards planning without adding much rules overhead. A charming, family-friendly filler that plays fast and looks great on the table.

What we like

  • Clever dice-slicing mechanic offers meaningful choices in a light package.
  • Colorful cooking theme appeals to families and younger players.
  • Quick 30-minute playtime fits easily into any game night.
  • Includes a solo mode for flexible play.

Keep in mind

  • Limited depth may not satisfy heavier-game enthusiasts.
  • Recipe/Hype system can feel a bit fiddly to track at first.
  • Modest component variety compared to bigger dice games.

Who it's for

Good for ages 6+ in groups of 2-4, including solo play, who enjoy light dice and set-collection games.

Mechanics