Cover of the game Hall of the Dwarven King

Hall of the Dwarven King

Button Shy, Metal Snail Idea Workshop · Board game · 2018
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Players
1
Players
Solo
Play Time
15 min
Weight
Weight 2.0/5
Year
Year 2018
Minimum age
Minimum age 10+
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Solo gamers who enjoy quick, character-filled challenges will love managing these grumpy dwarves. The charm lies in the dice's unpredictability and your creative solutions to motivate lazy workers. It's the perfect lunch-break game that'll have you laughing (or cursing) at dice rolls throughout.

Highlights
  • Quick and portable fun
  • Loads of personality
  • Simple yet strategic
Keep in mind
  • Randomness may frustrate
  • Solo-only gameplay
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Freshly crowned as the Dwarven King, all you want is a palace worthy of your title. Too bad your subjects have other priorities – mainly brawling and drinking ale. In Hall of the Dwarven King, a quick and fun solo game, you'll need plenty of persuasion (and some spare coins) to get these stubborn dwarves to work. Each of the seven dice represents a follower with a mind of their own: some days they'll mine or build, but most times they'd rather party. Watch out for authoritarian commands – these dwarves have terrible hangover moods! The strategy here is balancing incentives (taverns, bribes) and knowing when to let off steam. All you need is the game's PDF, seven standard dice, and a pencil to track your royal (mis)adventures. Can you build your palace before the kingdom descends into complete chaos?

Best player count

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Solo · 1 player
1 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

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Creatures: Dwarves & Gnomes Setting: Legends of Dsyx (Button Shy)
Publisher Button Shy, Metal Snail Idea Workshop
Designer Robin Gibson
Artist Robin Gibson

Community

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169owners
41wishlist
7want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many dice do I need?
Seven standard six-sided dice (d6).
Is there lots to print?
Just the main PDF (about 2 pages) and a scoresheet.
Is it kid-friendly?
Ages 10+ if they enjoy light strategy games.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes – perfect for a quick play.
Is English required?
Basic understanding suffices (or use fan translations).

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