Nations: The Dice Game

Lautapelit.fi, Pegasus Spiele, Stronghold Games · Board game · 2014
1–4 · best 3 Solo 20–40 min Weight 2.0/5
7.6 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
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7.6 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict

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
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!
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Components: Dice with Icons Digital Implementations: Boiteajeux Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Digital Implementations: Yucata Game: Nations Mechanism: Tableau Building Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Theme: Colonial Versions & Editions: Dice Versions of Non-Dice Games
Publisher Lautapelit.fi, Pegasus Spiele, Stronghold Games
Designer Rustan Håkansson
Artist Frida Lögdberg, Jere Kasanen, Ossi Hiekkala, Paul Laane
Frequently Asked Questions
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.