Dice Town
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.7 / 5
- Year
- 2009
About the game
Dice Town has players rolling and re-rolling poker dice to control key Wild West locations, the gold mine, bank, saloon, and more, each granting a different bonus action. Every round, all five dice are gradually locked in (paying extra to keep more than one), then compared against the other players' rolls to see who claims each spot. Cards, nuggets, and cash accumulate as players jockey for the best poker hand and the coveted sheriff title. A quick, luck-driven set-collection race for control of the town.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team enjoys Dice Town for its snappy pacing and the fun push-your-luck tension of deciding which dice to keep. Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc pack in plenty of catch-up mechanisms so it rarely feels like a runaway leader problem. It's a great light-to-medium dice game for groups who enjoy a Wild West flavor with some spice from special cards.
What we like
- Fast, engaging dice-rolling and bidding mechanism.
- Charming Wild West theme with fun special card effects.
- Good catch-up mechanics prevent runaway leaders.
- Quick 45-minute playtime suits many group sizes.
Keep in mind
- Luck plays a significant role in outcomes.
- Some downtime while others resolve their locations.
Who it's for
Families and casual gamers (ages 10+) who enjoy dice games with light bluffing and Wild West theming, best with 3-5 players.
