2.0
rating
Ludopedia
7.4
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BGG
Our Verdict
If you enjoy the tension of a WWII landing and want a cooperative game that won't drown you in rules, D-Day Dice is the pick! It's fast-paced, action-packed, and requires the team to work together.
Highlights
- Intense and tactical cooperation
- Clever resource management
- Fast-paced and immersive action
- Fun solo rules
Keep in mind
- High language dependency
- Dice luck can be frustrating
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Get ready to relive D-Day with D-Day Dice: Second Edition! In this souped-up version, you and your friends are Allied soldiers landing on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. The objective? To neutralize that enemy machine gun nest that's turning your comrades into easy targets. Each player starts with a small squad, but the mission is clear: gather resources, strengthen your unit with soldiers and specialists, and advance sector by sector towards victory. The game shines in cooperative mode, where everyone plays at the same time, demanding coordination and mutual aid to survive the enemy barrage. Resource management is key, as what you accumulate from one turn to the next helps you plan your next moves. And if you enjoy a solo challenge, optional rules for a single player will put you in command. D-Day Dice uses dice with icons for rolling and locking, adding a tactical layer to luck. While dice rolling is central, the real excitement lies in deciding when and how to use your resources to advance and overcome obstacles. The Second Edition brings updated art, new missions, and more components to make the experience even more immersive. It's a wargame that avoids being overly complex, focusing on action and cooperation, perfect for those who want to feel the tension of the landing without getting lost in convoluted rules. Prepare your dice, plan your strategy, and advance!
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Publisher
Word Forge Games, Giant Roc, Maldito Games, Nuts! Publishing
Designer
Emmanuel Aquin
Artist
Dominik Kasprzycki
What is the average playtime for D-Day Dice?
A game of D-Day Dice typically lasts around 45 minutes, making it ideal for fitting into a game session.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 4 players. The solo mode is quite engaging, and cooperative matches work well with any number of participants.
Is the game very complex?
With a BGG weight of 2.12, D-Day Dice is considered a light to moderate complexity game. The rules are straightforward, focusing on tactical decision-making.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, unfortunately, the game has a high language dependency, with text on cards and components that need to be understood to play correctly.
Is it a heavy wargame?
Not exactly. Although the theme is World War II and there is combat, the focus is more on resource management and cooperation than on complex military simulations.
Is the Second Edition very different from the first?
The Second Edition brings improvements like new art, missions, and dice, as well as new mechanics, but maintains compatibility with previous versions and the game's core essence.