# Dice Hospital: Community Care

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 45-90 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Mike Nudd
- **Artists**: Sabrina Miramon
- **Publishers**: Alley Cat Games
- **Categories**: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Medical
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Dice Rolling, Variable Phase Order, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Fans of light strategy and dice will fall in love with this expansion that adds more interaction and challenges.More interactivityStrategic decisionsVariety of mechanicsHigh quality componentsCan become complexRequires careful resource managementNot ideal for beginnersHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Dice Hospital: Community Care brings a burst of new possibilities for fans of the original game. Three expansions – City, Maternity, and Improvements – fit together like puzzle pieces, each adding layers of interactivity and strategy. In the City expansion, the intake phase turns into a maze of tiles where ambulances and paramedics roll dice more directly, letting you pick exactly which patients to take. This ramps up competition, because whoever takes the healthiest patients gains fatality tokens if the worst happens. The Maternity expansion introduces pink mother and baby dice, creating new discharge goals and even the chance of twins – which can swing the game if you don’t plan well. The Improvements expansion gives almost unlimited customization, with workers that can upgrade rooms according to the color you choose. If you’ve felt the base game was a bit repetitive, this expansion gives the missing “upgrade.” A detail: the Kickstarter edition includes extra pieces for a fifth player, so if you usually play in larger groups, it’s worth checking out. In short, Dice Hospital: Community Care is the extension that turns your dice hospital into a bustling city of quick decisions, with challenges that demand attention and good timing. If you enjoy light strategy games with depth, this expansion is a must.

## FAQ
### How long does a game with the expansions take?
The average ranges from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity with the base game.

### Does the game work well with 5 players?
Yes, the Kickstarter edition includes extra pieces for a fifth player, keeping the dynamics balanced.

### What is the game's complexity?
The complexity is moderate; action‑point and variable phase order mechanics require attention but aren’t overly complicated.

### What components are added by the expansions?
City tiles, pink mother and baby dice, a helicopter miniature, and room improvement modules, plus worker tokens.

### Who is this game recommended for?
It’s great for fans of light strategy, dice, and medical themes who want more interaction and customization.

### Is the game available in digital versions?
Yes, there are Tabletopia implementations, allowing online play on any internet‑connected device.

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