Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
A perfect civilization appetizer for time-crunched dice lovers!
Highlights
- Fast and highly dynamic
- Easy to learn
- Great portability
- Risk vs reward
Keep in mind
- Heavy luck element
- Light strategic depth
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Want to build an empire without spending four hours doing it? Nations: The Dice Game is your new pocket-sized obsession! It captures the epic essence of the original 'Nations'—that satisfying feeling of watching your civilization evolve through the ages—and compresses it into a fast-paced, dice-driven experience. Here, you aren't just a strategist; you're a master of risk.
The gameplay unfolds over four historical ages. During each round, you'll roll your dice to decide your nation's fate: will you purchase new tiles, build world-shaking wonders, or focus on military might to ensure you act first in the next round? The choice is yours, but watch out! Luck is a fickle mistress. You can opt to re-roll to chase that perfect result, but if you push your luck too far, you might end up with a collapsing economy or face the wrath of war and famine, which act as sudden events testing your people's resilience.
It's a constant balancing act between managing resources—like food for your growing population—and accumulating achievements to score victory points. With components featuring icon-based dice and a turn order driven by your military strength, every roll matters. This is the perfect pick for fans of deep civilization builders who want something that fits between a coffee break and their next appointment. Grab your dice, pick your era, and show the world who's boss!
The gameplay unfolds over four historical ages. During each round, you'll roll your dice to decide your nation's fate: will you purchase new tiles, build world-shaking wonders, or focus on military might to ensure you act first in the next round? The choice is yours, but watch out! Luck is a fickle mistress. You can opt to re-roll to chase that perfect result, but if you push your luck too far, you might end up with a collapsing economy or face the wrath of war and famine, which act as sudden events testing your people's resilience.
It's a constant balancing act between managing resources—like food for your growing population—and accumulating achievements to score victory points. With components featuring icon-based dice and a turn order driven by your military strength, every roll matters. This is the perfect pick for fans of deep civilization builders who want something that fits between a coffee break and their next appointment. Grab your dice, pick your era, and show the world who's boss!
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Rules videos
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In English
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Nations the Dice Game and Unrest Expansion: A Dicey Walkthrough!
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Nations: The Dice Game - Board Game Playthrough
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Pit Stop: Nations the Dice Game
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Nations: The dice game - Runthrough - part1
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How to play and play through of nations the dice game part one
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How to play and play through of nations the dice game part two:
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Publisher
Lautapelit.fi, Pegasus Spiele, Stronghold Games
Designer
Rustan Håkansson
Artist
Frida Lögdberg, Jere Kasanen, Ossi Hiekkala, Paul Laane
Community
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6,416owners
1,169wishlist
247want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How long does a game last?
It's very quick! Each player takes about 10-15 minutes, making the whole session quite snappy.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are intuitive and dice-focused, perfect for immediate fun.
How many players can play?
1 to 4 players. And yes, it works great solo!
Is it very luck-dependent?
Yes, dice drive much of the action, but you have tools to manage risk and make smart moves.
Who would enjoy this game?
Fans of civilization games looking for a high-quality 'filler' or anyone who loves 'push your luck' mechanics.
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