9.9
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Ludopedia
7.6
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BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you love tower defense with a touch of spellcasting, Dicemancy will hook you.
Highlights
- Creative spell combos
- Action queue mechanics
- Challenging solo play
Keep in mind
- Requires focus on connections
- Scalable difficulty may frustrate
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Dicemancy is a solo tower defense game that blends spellcasting, dice, and cards into a unique strategy and improvisation experience. You start with a small board of interconnected spell cards, where the position, rotation, and connections between them are crucial for building a protective network. As monsters advance, you roll dice to activate spells, but simply rolling isn’t enough—you must plan the action queue, deciding which spell to use and when. Each turn can shift the game's dynamics, as spells can be combined, boosted, or modified, creating layered effects that increase complexity and creativity. The game offers scalable difficulty, randomized enemy layouts, and a variety of scenarios, characters, and monsters, ensuring each playthrough feels fresh. If you enjoy challenges that demand quick thinking and constant adaptation, Dicemancy delivers an engaging, rewarding combat experience where victory hinges on your ability to craft and optimize spell combos before the monsters breach your walls.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Best With 1 Games
Designer
Eduardo Aguilar Leal
Artist
Cole Munro-Chitty
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How long does a game last?
A typical playthrough takes about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the difficulty level chosen.
How many players can play?
Dicemancy is designed exclusively for 1 player, offering an engaging solo experience.
What is the complexity level?
The game has medium to high complexity, involving action queue planning, spell combos, and dice management.
What components does the game include?
The game includes spell cards, six-sided dice, monster tokens, and a modular board that can be printed at home.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for fans of solo strategy, tower defense, and card-and-dice mechanics.
How does the action queue mechanic work?
You place cards in the queue in the order you want them to play; each turn, the front card is activated, letting you plan and react.
Can the game be played offline?
Yes, all mechanics work offline; just print the components and use physical dice.
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