Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Want to build cities quickly and with luck? Carcassonne: The Dice Game is the way to go! Perfect for those who enjoy agile games with a hint of risk.
Highlights
- Fast and dynamic
- Charming thematic packaging
- Easy to learn
- Great for travel
Keep in mind
- Luck-dependent
- Scoring can be frustrating
- Little strategic depth
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About the game
What you do in a play session
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed Carcassonne, Hans im Glück released a souped-up dice version! Carcassonne: The Dice Game is a fast-paced game where you build cities in the blink of an eye, using nine special dice full of icons. The idea is to roll the dice and decide which results to use for scoring roads, cities, monasteries, and fields. But beware, because pushing your luck might leave you with nothing! The goal is to accumulate as many points as possible. The game comes in a super charming meeple-shaped container, which holds the dice, a pencil, and a scorepad. It's perfect for those who enjoy quick games with a touch of luck and light strategy, ideal for taking anywhere or for that quick game before something else. If you like the Carcassonne universe but want something more agile, or simply love dice games with a hint of risk, this version is for you. It's a nice entry-level game that teaches the basics of scoring and quick decision-making without any fuss. Fun is guaranteed in just a few minutes, making it a great time-filler or for playing with family and friends who don't enjoy very long games. Get ready to roll and build!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
REC
3
BEST
4
BEST
5
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
999 Games, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma), Filosofia Éditions, Hans im Glück, Rio Grande Games
Designer
Klaus-Jürgen Wrede, Olivier Lamontagne
Artist
Doris Matthäus
Community
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2,466owners
105wishlist
15want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the average playtime?
Games are super quick, usually lasting around 10 minutes.
How many players can join?
The game is for 2 to 5 players.
Is it very complicated to learn?
No, the mechanics are quite simple and straightforward, focusing on rolling dice and deciding where to score.
What comes in the box?
It includes 9 special dice, a pencil, and a scorepad, all inside a meeple-shaped metal box.
Is it similar to the original Carcassonne?
It shares the theme and the idea of scoring elements like cities, but the mechanics are completely different, focusing on dice and luck.
Is it a good game for beginners?
Yes, it's excellent for those new to board games or for anyone wanting something quick and light.
Is luck a very big factor?
Yes, the dice rolls have a considerable weight, but there are tactical decisions about which results to use and when to stop.
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