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Rise of the Oak Dell

Two Acorns Games · Board game · 2025
1–100 · best 1, 3, 6 Solo 45–60 min Weight 3.0/5
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RECOMMENDED

If you love building empires with dice and a pencil, Rise of the Oak Dell will hook you from the first turn.

Highlights
  • Deep strategy without heaviness
  • Unique player powers
  • Well‑crafted solo mode
Keep in mind
  • Paper‑only components
  • Initial learning curve
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Rise of the Oak Dell is a strategic roll‑and‑write that puts you in charge of an emerging civilization in the world of Oak Dell. The game is completely language‑independent: all you need are dice, a pencil and the score sheets. Over 13 rounds you will gather resources, advance technologies, explore uncharted territories and erect wonders that showcase your people's power. Each round starts with rolling a pool of dice‑workers, which are then placed on action spaces – from mining to research – to trigger different effects. Technology cards and exploration tiles provide varied options, but beware: surprise enemy attacks can disrupt your plans, and an unhappy population reduces the efficiency of your constructions. Variable player powers give each participant a unique development curve, ensuring every game feels fresh. As a roll‑and‑write, there are no pieces to lose and the game ends after the final round; you then tally points from resources, completed technologies, controlled territories and built wonders. The highest total crowns the most prosperous leader. The main components are paper sheets, allowing up to 100 players simultaneously – great for large gatherings or solo play, since the solo rules are as robust as the multiplayer ones. With a 3/5 weight, the game offers strategic depth without overwhelming complexity, and a playtime of 45‑60 minutes. In short, Rise of the Oak Dell delivers a light, tactile empire‑building experience that will please fans of strategy, dice, and a dash of medieval fantasy.

Rules videos

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1 videos

In English

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1–100 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Drawing Paper-and-Pencil Solo / Solitaire Game Variable Player Powers Worker Placement with Dice Workers

Categories

Dice Print & Play Video Game Theme

Families

Category: Print-on-Demand Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Mechanism: Roll-and-Write Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Oak Dell (Two Acorns Games)
Publisher Two Acorns Games
Designer Przemysław Fornal
Artist Przemysław Fornal, Roman Kucharski

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can join?
From 1 up to 100 players, including a solo mode.
What is the typical playtime?
About 45‑60 minutes, depending on player count.
How complex is the game?
Weight 3/5 – moderate strategy, easy to learn but with tactical depth.
What components do I need?
Paper sheets, pencils, colored dice, and technology/territory cards.
Do I need to know any language to play?
No. The game is language‑independent; everything is conveyed via icons and symbols.
Is the solo mode good?
Absolutely, the solo rules provide a well‑balanced challenge.
Can I print the game at home?
Yes, it’s a Print & Play product – just download, print, and cut the sheets.

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